Many Lurchers are used for lamping, a form of hunting, and are 'disposed of' once they are no longer useful to the owner. This means that lots of Lurchers come into our care as strays, after being found wandering the streets alone.
What is the lifespan of a lurcher?
Whilst there are discrepancies across gender, the average Lurcher will weigh between 27-32 kg, with a life expectancy of approximately 12-15 years.
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.
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.
Are Lurchers rare?
It is not uncommon to hear of some people not knowing what a lurcher is and even more uncommon for people looking at them as pets. Unfortunately, they are the most common dog in all of Ireland to find in homeless dog shelters and pounds searching for homes.
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