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What two breeds make a Lurcher?

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Created: 2022-03-21 18:54:37

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A lurcher is a cross, generally between a sighthound and a working dog breed.


What mix are lurchers?

Lurchers are usually a cross between a sighthound breed – such as Greyhound, Saluki or Whippet – and a Collie or Terrier. Because they're a mixed breed, no two Lurchers are the same – in looks or temperament.

What makes a lurcher dog?

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.

Are lurchers purebred?

The Lurcher is an incredibly versatile dog that has many different traits. They are great hunters as well as loyal and affectionate pets. They are not, however, purebred dogs. They fall into the category of a hybrid or a designer dog.

Is a Greyhound a lurcher?

A lurcher is technically the result of a greyhound crossed with a working dog. This could be a collie or a terrier. Although we also class small whippet type dogs, salukis and greyhounds crossed with a whippet for example, as lurchers. The vast majority of lurchers arrive at KGR via the dog pound.

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