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Lurcher Breed Description


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. Generally, the aim of the cross is to produce a sighthound with more intelligence, a canny animal suitable for the original purpose of the lurcher, poaching. Most lurchers today are used for general pest control, typically rabbits, hares, and foxes. They have also been successfully used on deer. The modern Lurcher is growing from its old image of disrepute to heights of popularity as an exceptional family dog, and many groups have been founded to rehome lurchers as family pets.

[Much more on this breed can be learned at the wonderful Wikipedia.]

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