The breeding
of Lurchers varies depending on the desired characteristics, though cunning and stealth are some of the most desired characteristics for this breed.
I had never heard
of Lurcher dogs before.
I hadn't heard
of Lurcher dogs before.
The average life expectancy
of the Lurcher breed varies greatly depending on the breeds used, but the average lifespan is generally between 12 and 15 years.
Not exact matches
Eschewing the traditional slow -
lurcher style
of zombie, which always leave you wondering how they could move so slowly yet still keep catching their victims, this lot charge about like a football crowd in the grip
of amphetamine psychosis, teeming down streets, over walls and up staircases.
There was not a lot
of information on its health issues but everything I found says that
Lurchers are also hardy dogs.
Lurchers are an old breed which are historically associated with English gypsies
of the Middle Ages.
Other than that, like any other dogs,
Lurchers need exercise but they don't need anything above and beyond what is «normal» for most other dogs, so don't think you need to be out
of the house several times a day for hours on end.
As I write this on my laptop, two
of my three
Lurchers are curled up on the sofa next to me... the other one is snuggled up on the armchair... they look so sweet, cosy and downright adorable.
«The
Lurcher is thought to have been developed at the time that only those
of noble blood were permitted to own a Greyhound or any other sight - dogs such as the Saluki, Whippet, Borzoi, Afghan Hound, Irish Wolfhound, Deerhound etc..
We don't «have»
lurchers in North America as far as that specific name for them, though
of course there are crosses between sighthounds and other breeds, so, technically, we got»em.
They're not faddy eaters, they don't shed excessive hair and as all three
of mine are smooth coated, they don't require much grooming beyond nail cutting and teeth cleaning... as pets go,
lurchers are pretty much perfect.
To give the breed a working instinct, Collie crosses are also popular — this type
of crossing gives the
Lurcher both intelligence and speed, the ideal prerequisites for a hunting breed dog.
American
Lurcher Rescue Project Animal Cruelty Taskforce
of Ohio Capital Area Humane Society
The
Lurcher dog breed originated in Ireland and various other parts
of Great Britain, descendant from a breed known as the Norfolk
Lurcher.
Technically, a
Lurcher is a cross between a sighthound and any non-sighthound breed, but it often takes the appearance
of a Greyhound or Saluki.
(Battersea Press Release) From long jumping
Lurchers to hounds that can hurdle, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are supporting the GB Team with their very own squad
of animal athletes ahead
of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio next week.
The
Lurcher is a particularly unique breed
of dog because its appearance can be greatly varied depending on breeding.
Gentle
lurcher Godfrey was abandoned at Wood Green's Godmanchester HQ in the middle
of the night on January 25.
This type
of formula will provide your
Lurcher with the energy and nutrients he needs to sustain his active lifestyle.
Kennel Name: Jewel Registered Name: n / a female DOB: 6/14/15 Likely cat / small animal tolerant AG # 1469 Jewel came to AG via Ohio
Lurcher Project, which means she is a greyhound and some sort
of scent hound mix.
Lurcher is a slang term for a dog a that is part greyhound and another breed
of dog such as a coon hound.
Other breeds came from Arabian traders around the Horn
of Africa and with Asian immigrants, particularly into the Cape Colony, and jackal coursing introduced from British India brought
lurchers from England and Ireland and the borzoi or Russian wolfhound, and before the era
of standardised modern breeds, several breeds may have more rarely contributed to Rhodesian Ridgeback genetics.
We work hard to find responsible groups and / or homes when and, if appropriate, for retired racing
lurchers and greyhound mixes that have been abandoned or no longer wanted or in immediate danger
of being killed.
The American
Lurcher Rescue Project, Inc. («ALP») is a 501 (c)(3) all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare
of racing
lurchers and greyhound mixes.
The second most likely dog to arrive at one
of the Home's three centres without a microchip was the
Lurcher (46 %), followed in third by the Golden Retriever (40 %).
Omnibus: Shafts
Of Sunlight Broadcast: 1975 Where there's muck, there's brass... and pigeons and
lurchers and bingo too.