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Lurcher
The lurcher is not considered a dog breed, but rather a type of dog. It is a hardy crossbred sight hound that is generally a mix of a sight hound and any other breed, usually a pastoral dog or Terrier. Collie crosses have always been very popular. Lurchers can be crossed several times. Because Lurchers are a crossbreed there is no set type, so they can be as small as a Whippet or as large as a Deerhound; but most are chosen for a size similar to that of a Greyhound, and a distinct sight hound form is preferred. The coat type and upkeep requirements will vary depending on the type of cross. Coat types range from being short and smooth like that of a Greyhound, to slightly longer and thicker like that of a collie, to rough and broken like that of a terrier. Temperament will also vary somewhat depending on the type of cross. Many Lurchers have temperaments that are very similar to purebred sight hounds like the Greyhound, but some have temperaments that are influenced by other breeds like herding breeds and terrier breeds. |
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Do you own a Lurcher?
Is your dog the most special-est ever! Send us your unique, helpful, or funny stories about your furry pal and we'll post them here. And please don't forget the photos.
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When you send us a photo we'll put it in this area as well as our Facebook page. And as a "thank you!", we'll send you an online coupon worth $5.00 that you can use in our store!
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Notice
We reserve the right to discard inappropriate photos. Photos may be cropped to emphasize detail. By submitting photos to us you are giving us permission to place them on our website, on our Facebook page as well our printed materials.
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American Dog Breeds