A Lurcher is a classic working crossbreed: the result of a cross between a sighthound and a herding or terrier breed, depending on the goals of the breeder. Common crosses include Greyhounds, Whippets, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds, or Irish Wolfhounds with Border Collies or Bedlington Terriers or Bull Terriers.
What dog breeds make up a Lurcher?
Lurchers are usually a cross between a sighthound breed (e.g. Greyhound, Saluki and Whippet) and a Collie or Terrier. Originally bred for hunting and poaching, they share many of the sighthound traits, both in their speed and brains!
How many breeds are in a Lurcher?
The Lurcher is the first designer cross-breed, and distinctly British in origin. These dogs are a cross between one or more sight hounds — such as the Greyhound, Whippet, Saluki, or Deerhound — and one or more pastoral working breeds, most popularly the Border Collie, or a terrier.
Is a Lurcher a purebred?
The Lurcher is an incredibly versatile dog that has many different traits. They are great hunters as well as loyal and affectionate pets. They are not, however, purebred dogs. They fall into the category of a hybrid or a designer dog.
What is the best cross for a Lurcher?
For the ultimate rabbiting dog, a large racing whippet crossed with a Bedlington terrier has many supporters. If, however, you want a dog that can tackle almost any legal quarry, then a bigger, more powerful greyhound x collie or even deerhound x collie might well fit the bill.
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