2007-03-03 03:04:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Because of their diverse genetic background from a variety of parent breeds, plus selection for hardiness by the nature of their work, lurchers usually have an cast-iron constitution. The few I know of lived well into their teens barring accidents.
They're really a neat dog, like many of the strains of working dogs that aren't recognized as a breed that are found in my native Appalacian mountains, like mountain curs and mountain feists and the "indigenous yellow cur." Their selective breeding has been based on performance, not appearance, which produces a tough and resiliant dog.
2007-03-03 03:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by Redneck Crow 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As they are crossbreeds it is tough to predict.
How big is it?If it is greyhound size or similar it will probably live around 10-13 years assuming you care for it well.
A lurcher that is closer to whippet size may live longer-up to 15 years or so if your lucky.
However this is only a guide.Crossbreeds like lurchers tend to be far hardier than purebreeds and even big crossbreeds can live a long time.
They are great,loyal and affectionate dogs-enjoy yours.
2007-03-03 16:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I`ve had a few lurchers and apart from a couple of accidents they have lived til about 16 years old great dogs .
2007-03-03 04:59:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my lurchers dad died 3 weeks ago he was 17 and still going for a walk everyday
2007-03-03 03:16:44 · answer #4 · answered by country boy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
theres no yard stick but the bigger the dog generally the shorter the life span but if you say 12 to 18 years you have their span covered and thats all breeds
2007-03-03 07:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine was 14 and a half when she died but they can live to 16 or so.Great dogs.
2007-03-03 04:01:25 · answer #6 · answered by leila b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Average 10-12yrs the same as most dogs. You can't say how long any dog can live for, only on average.
2007-03-03 03:08:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you feed them correctly, anywhere between 12 -16yrs. This breed needs plently of exercise.
2007-03-03 03:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by Jimmy Fortune 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one, Jessie. I was told she will probably live to about 16 years, but she's so laid back, she will probably out live me!!! xxx
2007-03-03 03:07:29 · answer #9 · answered by Joanne W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋