A lurcher is a cross-bred dog resulting from mating a Greyhound or other sighthound with a dog of another type, commonly a herding dog or a terrier. The lurcher was for hundreds of years strongly associated with poaching; in modern times it is kept as a hunting dog or companion dog.
What is a lurcher crossbreed?
Originally known as the poacher's dog, a Lurcher is a cross between a sighthound and a dog of another type, such as a terrier or a herding dog. The cross is intended to produce dogs with the speed of the sighthound and the tenacity or intelligence of the terrier or herding dog.
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!
Can you get a lurcher cross?
Lurcher Appearance – apart from just being gorgeous! Because Lurchers are a crossbreed there is no set type, so they can be as small as a Whippet or as large as a Deerhound. The coat type and upkeep requirements will vary depending on the type of cross.
Are lurcher dogs good pets?
Typical traits of greyhounds and lurchers Their friendly and laid back nature makes them perfect for this kind of work – and it's what also makes them great family pets because they tend to get on really well with children.
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