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What makes a Lurcher a Lurcher?

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A Lurcher is a classic working crossbreed: the result of a cross between a sighthound and a herding or terrier breed, depending on the goals of the breeder. Common crosses include Greyhounds, Whippets, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds, or Irish Wolfhounds with Border Collies or Bedlington Terriers or Bull Terriers.


Why is a lurcher called a Lurcher?

Lurcher is an old English term for a cross-bred dog, specifically the result of mating a sighthound with a dog of another type, mostly a working breed. The word 'lurcher' was first used with this meaning in 1668; it derives from the verb 'lurch', apparently a variant form of 'lurk', and meaning 'lurk' or 'steal'.

What is a lurcher a mix of?

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!

What does being a lurcher mean?

Definition of lurcher 1 archaic : a petty thief : pilferer. 2 British : a crossbred dog especially : one that resembles a greyhound. 3 archaic : one who lurks also : spy.

What is a dog called 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.

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