why is it harmfull for lurcher dogs to jump up?

Answer 1

A lurcher is a sighthound mix, typically/specifically (depending on who you ask) a greyhound mixed with a terrier or working (herding) breed. Where did you hear this? I've never heard it. In fact, they're pretty sturdy and agile dogs. I've heard you need to be careful w/IGs, but nothing else.

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Also, in the field there's a lot of running and jumping (fences, bushes, etc)...and the field is where they're born to be...hunting. Not to mention, the ground is not pressed flat for them, you know? Unless it's a young dog or there is a *fluke* bad landing, it won't be a problem. My Ibizan would die of a broken heart if he couldn't perform his silly leaps for us, truly.

Here are a couple quotes on sighthounds in general (link posted below): "Sighthounds are one of the most structurally functional groups of dogs for a specialised purpose. Their purpose is to sight, chase, and run down game. The Greyhounds and Whippets have been further developed for speed to race competitively. Structurally, sighthounds are true athletes. They have been selectively bred for those attributes that produce speed, strength, agility and quick reflexes. Many were developed to hunt a specific animal e.g. rabbits, deer, wolves etc. and over different types of terrain and this helped determine their size and structural characteristics."

"Sighthound hindquarters are well constructed for speed and suited for leaping."

Answer 2

If by lurcher dog, you are referring to the exotic and rare Madagascar Lurcher Canine, I have your answer.

It was while on holiday in that very morbid place that I met an expert breeder of Lurchers. You see, the Lurcher line started many centuries ago and it's a little known FACT that the Lurcher "experiment" is quite possibly the worlds first foray into canine genetic engineering. It's actually quite sad, but the Lurcher was being bread to be the worlds first (and only) invertebrate canine. While this didn't succeed (and hopefully never will) it did have some catastrophic effects on the breed itself; namely a fragile set of vertebrae that's missing a few...rungs. Beyond that, the canines bones are extremely fragile so any X games type stunts are completely off limits.

Unless you want your more than likely expensive Lurcher ending up like a miniature version of Jabba the Hut (for those that have not had the privilege of actually viewing a Lurcher - I'll be the first to tell you that they are fat, ugly creatures), I suggest you limit it's jumping and other physical activity.

Answer 3

I have a lurcher and she loves jumping all over the place, ive never heard this before and shes been doing it alot of her life now and it doesnt seem to have done her any harm if it is true.

Answer 4

i have a 18yr old lurcher(deerhound xgreyhound) he still jumps about like a spring buck ... never heard it to be harmfull ..if it was he be dead by now..he never really stopped jumping about since he was able to run ..he was worked as a young dog and retired when he was 13 ..if any thing he loves jumping about especially over fences... and if he did jump up he alot taller than me lol

Answer 5

If you mean jumping up at people then that depends on the height of the person and the size of the dog but if when he/she jumps up he/she will hit you in the face or throat with his/her paws it's obviously not a good idea.If he/she is big enough to knock you flat then letting him/her jump up is again not a good plan.

If you mean jumping up to catch balls and stuff-lurchers are sighthound crosses and most have all the sighthound hunting instinct.They will take stupid risks to catch 'prey'-including moving toys- and will jump high and land badly sometimes thereby hurting themselves.

Answer 6

Up on a preson? because a large lurcher could flatten an elderly person..
Up in the air after say a frisbee or ball? sighthounds do not spare their bodies in the attempt to catch things. There have been cases of a sighthound going up 7-8 ft at 35-40 mph going all out and landing wrong and breaking their backs or necks

Answer 7

it is to do with the muscles in the hind legs, they can stretch/sprain easily. Before my lurcher died,of old age,he once jumped on the sofa and sprained his muscle it took ages to heal and he kept yelping when he laid down, the vet told me then that he shouldnt jump up on high places. The vet also told me that they are agile dogs but not built for the activity they feel like doing.

Answer 8

is not, just bad for you only time you have to regulate lurchers is when theyre young, mine dont do too much as young dogs as their bones are still growin and theyre more susceptible to injury, i increase their work, running and stuff after a bout a year old. other people do things different is a personal choice.
who told you that anyway are you sure they werent telling you not to let it jump up because its bad behaviour

Answer 9

what is a lurcher dog?

Answer 10

Because they can push you over?

Because they can break their spindly legs?