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 is a Lurcher cross?
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.
Do lurchers make good family dogs?
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.
What do you breed to get 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!
Is a Lurcher a medium or large dog?
Lurchers are big-sized dogs. Their weight is about 60-70 lb (27.2-31.7 kg). Keep an eye out on the weight of your lurcher. If their weight is not within this range, they may be overweight or underweight, which can cause a wide range of diseases.
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