Description. A lurcher is a cross, generally between a sighthound and a working dog breed. Generally, the aim of the cross is to produce a sighthound with more intelligence, a canny animal suitable for poaching rabbits, hares and game birds.
What dog breeds are in 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!
Are Lurcher dogs good pets?
Nowadays, Lurchers are becoming very popular as they make exceptional family dogs. They are generally good with children, gentle, loving, very affectionate and loyal.
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.
What are lurchers known for?
Primarily bred as efficient and trainable hunting dogs, or as companion dogs to Irish gypsies and tinkers, the Lurcher rose to great popularity in Great Britain and Ireland and is still widely seen today, either in racing or coursing hares, rabbits, foxes, game birds and vermin.
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