Lurcher
Breed Information |
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| Name | Lurcher |
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| Origin |  United Kingdom |
| Breed Group | Sighthound |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 12-14 years |
| Temperament |
Affectionate Fun-loving |
| Height | 22-28 inches (55-71 cm) |
| Weight | 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) |
| Colors | Any |
| Litter Size | 3-5 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average $600 - $800 USD
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Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
3 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
1 stars The Lurcher is usually not recommended for city life, as it is a very high-energy dog. |
| Barking Tendencies |
3 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
3 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Dog Friendly |
2 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
3 stars The Lurcher needs to go for a walk at least once a day (especially in small living quarters). It will enjoy running free in a safe, enclosed area. Having sighthound in it, it is extremely fast and is a natural racer. It will chase and kill small game. Be sure to provide a safe area for this dog to run so it does not get hit by a car should it decide to take off after an animal. |
| Grooming |
3 stars Moderate Maintenance: Regular grooming is required to keep its fur in good shape. |
| Health Issues |
3 stars Hypoallergenic: No |
| Intelligence |
2 stars Ranking: N/A Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
3 stars |
| Shedding Level |
3 stars Moderate Shedding: Expect this dog to shed regularly. Be prepared to vacuum often. Brushing will reduce shedding as well as make the coat softer and cleaner. |
| Stranger Friendly |
3 stars |
| Trainability |
3 stars |
| Watchdog Ability |
4 stars |
Lurcher Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Charlie | Bella |
| 02 | Rocco | Piper |
| 03 | Toby | Layla |
| 04 | Louie | Molly |
| 05 | Ollie | Roxie |
| 06 | Riley | Penny |
| 07 | Jake | Cookie |
| 08 | Hank | Layla |
| 09 | Lucky | Gracie |
| 10 | Sammy | Ginger |
| 100 Cute Puppy Names › | ||
Overview |
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The Lurcher has a short coat and a smooth undercoat that thickens in the winter. The legs are long and straight. The chest is deep, providing lung capacity for endurance. The small, wire-haired ears are high set. The small, dark eyes are round and alert. Colors vary widely since the Lurcher is derived from sighthound crosses. There is also a longhaired variety. Temperament is also variable, again dependent on parental influence. As could be expected, lurchers with dominant sighthound attributes have similar temperaments—often fairly lazy with a good eye—however, accordingly, others are influenced by their other, often more tractable, biddable, and slower parent. As with all dogs, temperament will be modified by socialising the puppy. |
History |
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It is fabled that in the 14th, 15th and early 16th century the English and Scottish governments banned commoners from owning sight-hounds, such as Irish wolfhounds, Scottish deerhounds, and greyhounds, though no documentation from the time can be found to verify this. It is thought that lurchers may have been bred to avoid legal complications during this time. 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. Over time, poachers and hunters discovered breeding of certain breeds with sight-hounds produced a dog better suited to this purpose, given the lurcher's combination of speed and intelligence. |
References
- [1] ^ YouTube: Why Lurchers Are The Best
