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What kind of dog is called a lurcher?

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Created: 2022-04-29 00:30:34

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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 the difference between a Greyhound and a Lurcher?

Greyhound is a pure breed of dogs but Lurcher is not. In fact, greyhound is a registered dog breed in all the kennel clubs, whereas lurcher is registered only at the Lurcher and Longdog Association of North America. Greyhounds are large bodied, but lurchers are either large or small.

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.

What does it mean if a dog is a Lurcher?

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 is the temperament of a Lurcher?

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.

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