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What is the temperament of a Lurcher?

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Contrary to popular belief, the Lurcher is an amiable, relaxed and gentle breed, with a quiet temperament that enjoys regular human contact. Like the Greyhound, the Lurcher is neither aggressive nor highly strung, but docile and dependable towards its owners.


Is a Lurcher a good family dog?

Nowadays, Lurchers are becoming very popular as they make exceptional family dogs. They are generally good with children, gentle, loving, very affectionate and loyal. We always have lots of lovely lurchers looking for homes.

Are Lurchers nasty?

Lurcher Temperament The Lurcher tends to retain the gentle, good-natured quality that you will find in most sighthound breeds, but are also typically fun-loving canines with a great deal of affection for their family.

What is wrong with Lurchers?

The main health concerns for Lurchers are gastric torsion, torn toenails, foot or muscle injuries and heatstroke or heat exhaustion. They may also be prone to osteosarcoma. Lurchers with herding breeds in their ancestry may be prone to eye problems. Autoimmune thyroiditis is common in many dog breeds.

Are Lurchers high maintenance?

When people think of greyhounds or lurchers, they conjure up images of super-fast, competitive dogs speeding off in pursuit of a small fluffy animal. So it's no surprise that we assume these types of dogs are high maintenance, aloof and need huge amounts of exercise.

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