2007-09-10 07:20:30 · 14 answers · asked by Philbert1969 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The Lurcher is not a dog breed, but rather a type of dog. It is a hardy crossbred sighthound that is generally a cross between a sighthound and a working breed, usually a pastoral dog or Terrier. Collie crosses have always been very popular. Lurchers can be crossed several times. 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 sighthound form is preferred.
The Lurcher was bred in Ireland and Great Britain by the Irish Gypsies and travellers in the 17th century. They were used for poaching rabbits, hares and other small creatures. The name Lurcher is a derived name from the Romani language word lur, which means thief. The travellers considered the short-haired Lurcher the most prized. The Lurcher is rarely seen outside of Ireland or Great Britain, and is still common in its native land. The Collie crosses were often not large enough to do the work the Lurcher was intended for.
2007-09-10 07:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by gringo4541 5 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Its a purpose breed dog for coursing - a sighthound cross (not always greyhound cross) in origin but over the years there are many lurcher to lurcher matings.
Not a registered "breed" any more than the Alaskan sled dogs in the Idinerod are a registered breed
PS there have been lurchers & lurchermen for 100 years!!!!
2007-09-10 10:02:36 · answer #2 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lurcher is a crossbreed of dog the most popular cross is Greyhound x Border Collie One well known cross breed was that of Saluki x Greyhound both breeds are Hunting dogs/
2007-09-10 22:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by Goldy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lurcher is a cross between any type of sighthound (often a greyhound) and another breed, often a collie breed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lurcher
2007-09-10 07:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Any sighthound crossed with almost any other breed is classed as a lurcher,.
Two different sighthounds crossed produce longdogs.
Both are ancient breed types, mailny know and used it Britain.
They are NOT a new or designer breed, and the name lurcher MAY have come from men who 'lure' as in hunt, as they are sometimes called lurchermen.
2007-09-10 08:04:40 · answer #5 · answered by Aye. Right! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a true lurcher is a cross of a greyhound and a border collie.
2007-09-10 10:13:24 · answer #6 · answered by petshopgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes lurchers are collie cross greyhound
2007-09-10 09:54:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This Lurcher is a mix of Greyhound, Deerhound, and Collie
2007-09-10 07:25:03 · answer #8 · answered by slim 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
it is, and they like greyhounds make exelent pets good with kids as well, most believe it or not are good with cats as well, the only down side with these type of dogs is they are bloody lazy and you fight for the share of the sofa, i know i have a lurcher.
2007-09-10 07:25:15 · answer #9 · answered by borgpicard 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, that is true, but you can cross an irish staghound with another suitable breed to make a good lurcher, maybe a whippet or a saluki.
2007-09-10 07:26:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋