Long-Legged, Lovable Lurchers!
If you're wondering what Lurchers are, Lurchers are dogs...elegant, stylish, fast, beautiful, breathtaking dogs...
They're also affectionate, loving, have bags of character, make fabulous pets, and despite the fact they can run at over 40 mph, they don't require you to spend most of your life out of the house exercising them, as aside from running, the other thing they love best in the world is sleeping.
The one downside of being a Lurcher owner is that Lurchers are firmly convinced that sofas and all other types of comfy furniture were designed for THEM...not humans!
Lurchers are crossbreeds, so they come in all shapes, colours and sizes - from small smooth coated Whippet crosses to big hairy, rough coated Deerhound crosses...they all have two things in common though - pointy noses and loooong legs :)
I own three Lurchers, a male called Tigger and two girlies called Amber and Ebony. All of them were strays I re-homed from a rescue centre. To say I adore them is an understatement :D
There are so many "unwanted" Lurchers in dog pounds throughout the country...some of them are lucky and end up in the care of one of the many, wonderful Lurcher Rescue organisations who move heaven and earth to find them a good home (or as the soppy amongst us say, their "Forever Sofa"!)...but not all stray or unwanted Lurchers are so lucky and for far too many of these stunning, graceful, affectionate and delightful dogs, this means a death sentence :(
On this page, I hope to give an insight into the wonderful world of Lurchers and hope to inspire fellow dog lovers to consider giving a home to a Lovable, Long-Legged Lurcher - you'll find links to lots of Lurcher and Greyhound rescue organisations further down the page :)
Lurchers - Table of Contents
- What Are Lurchers?
- Why Are They Called "Lurchers"?
- Lovely Lurchers On Flickr!
- Keeping A Lurcher As A Pet
- Raja The Lurcher
- More About Lurchers
- Lurcher Information Links
- Fern The Snow Lurcher
- My Lurchers!
- My Lurchers - "Tigger, Amber & Ebony"
- Benoffie Pie - The Story Of A Rescue Lurcher
- UK Lurcher Rescue Link List
- Lurcher & Greyhound Rescue On YouTube
- Lurcher Link - Helping Lurchers In The UK
- Lurcher & Sighthound Forums
- Lurcher Care & Training Books (UK Customers)
- Lurcher Care & Training Books (USA Customers)
- Lurcher Calenders (UK Customers)
- Lurcher Mugs (UK Customers)
- Gifts For Lurcher Lovers (UK Customers)
- Lurcher Calendars (USA Customers)
- Lurchery Guestbook
- Lurcher RSS Feeds
- Joker The Lurcher's Blog
- Lurcher Blog
What Are Lurchers?
...or to put it another way..."what is a Lurcher"?
Lurchers are crossbreeds. A "Lurcher" is NOT a breed.The term "Lurcher" is used to describe a dog that is a cross between a sighthound (a dog that hunts by speed and sight, instead of by scent and endurance) and a pastoral dog (a dog bred to work livestock) or a terrier (a small hunting dog originally developed for driving game from burrows).
A SIGHTHOUND crossed with a PASTORAL DOG or a TERRIER = a LURCHER
Sighthounds include; Greyhounds, Whippets, Salukis, Sloughiis, Borzois, Deerhounds, Wolfhounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Afghan Hounds, Italian Greyhounds
Pastoral Dogs include; Border Collies, Bearded Collies, Rough Collies, German Shepherds, Old English Sheepdogs
Terriers include; Jack Russell Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, Bull Terriers, Wheaten Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Irish Terriers, Airedale Terrier
You can see therefore that Lurchers can come in all shapes, sizes and colours and can either be smooth or rough coated!
Lurchers are believed to have originated in the UK and Ireland in the 17th century, bred by Irish Romany Gypsies for use in hunting small game such as rabbits and hares.
According to About Lurchers "It (the Lurcher) is thought to have been developed because at one time in England, 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. So these crosses were made to produce an efficient hunting companion for commoners and a popular poacher's dog."
Characteristically, Lurchers have long legs, deep chests, long pointed noses and are very agile and fast.
Until the UK banned hunting with dogs, traditionally Lurchers were used for pest control (rabbits, hares, foxes etc) and for hunting rabbits and hares (hunting at night using a lurcher and a powerful lamp was known as lamping).
Lurchers were also used in the sport of hare coursing, (banned in Great Britain with effect from February 2005 and disallowed in Northern Ireland since 2002.)
Lurchers are also used in the non-hunting sports of Lure Coursing and Lurcher Racing.
Lurchers make wonderful family pets due to their gentle, loving natures, but would-be Lurcher owners need to be aware that not all of them are tolerant of cats and other small furry pets...or animals you might encounter on walks such as rabbits, squirrels, deer etc)...! So if you are squeamish at the thought of a dog acting on instinct and chasing and killing a bunny rabbit, then please don't choose a Lurcher as a pet...
...and Lurchers are definitely not a good choice for those who dislike dogs on the furniture...Lurchers LOVE comfort and a house filled with warm, snuggly sofas and armchairs and spacious beds covered in soft cuddly duvets and pillows is heaven on earth for a Lurcher.
Why Are They Called "Lurchers"?
What does "lurcher" mean?
There are various theories :)The most common explanation, given that Lurchers derive from hunting dogs used for poaching rabbits, hares and other small creatures by gypsies and travellers throughout Great Britain and Ireland in the 17th century, is that the word "Lurcher" comes from the from the Romani (or Romany) word "lur", which means thief. A perfectly reasonable name for a poachers dog!
On the other hand, "Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, by D.C. Blood, V.P. Studdert and C.C. Gay, Elsevier" has this entry on Lurchers;
"A traditional dog of the Romany gypsies in the United Kingdom; not an officially recognized breed, but generally a smooth-haired dog of variable conformation. It resembles a cross between a Whippet and a Greyhound. The name comes from the habit of hanging around in the background, more as a camp follower than as a family pet."..."Lurcher" is a similar word to "lurker", so that explanation is feasible too.
Lovely Lurchers On Flickr!
Lurchers come in all shapes and sizes...and all of them are gorgeous!
You can see more wonderful Lurchers on Flickr at the Flickr Lurcher Group
Keeping A Lurcher As A Pet
Lurcher personality traits and things you need to be aware of...
At home, all three of my dogs are placid, adaptable, reasonably obedient (LOL) and wonderful, affectionate companions. They are the waggiest, cuddliest, lickiest, most loving dogs I have ever had (and I've had dogs for most of my life). They are loved totally and completely and they love back unconditionally and wholeheartedly in return.
Lurchers love to sleep, they love their comfort, they don't pester incessantly for walks.
If it's raining or cold, they literally rush outside to "do their business" and rush back in again as quickly as possible, heading for the nearest heater/snuggly sofa and more sleep.
They're not faddy eaters, they don't shed excessive hair and as all 3 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.
However...outside of the home, there can often be a very different side to lurchers.
Lurchers are hunters. That's what they were bred to do...and they do it instinctively.
Make no mistake...the waggy, lovable, couch-potato can metamorphise into a sleek, powerful, turbo charged KILLING MACHINE in the blink of an eye if given the opportunity :(
Any lurcher is easily capable of catching and killing a smallish animal very easily indeed. They don't differentiate between wild animals or domesticated pets either...to a lurcher there is absolutely no difference between your neighbours cat or a wild rabbit, squirrel or fox...they will run after it and kill it if they can.
Many lurchers co-exist very happily indeed with their owner's other pets...but some can never overcome their natural instinct that small furry creatures are nothing more than prey :(
This is an INSTINCT...and if you are thinking about getting a lurcher as a pet, you MUST consider this aspect.
The desire to hunt is not evil or bad...it's what ANY dog is capable of, lurcher or non-lurcher. Dogs are animals, not toys. It's just that lurchers have more inbred tendency to instinctively hunt than many other types of dog...any dog will chase a cat, rabbit etc, but lurchers are seriously FAST and are far more likely to catch what they chase and if they do, that's where human conditioning STOPS and animal instinct takes over.
Now, don't get me wrong, not every lurcher will do this, but a lot of them do, as owners have found out to their horror (and grief). Even my own dogs, normally pretty responsive to commands, seem to become deaf in the excitement of being out and about and forget that I, the person who normally they shadow everywhere I go (or as many places as I'll let them!) even exists, much less listen to my attempts to recall them unless they feel like it...
Luckily, there is a solution...which is just as well as lurchers are so perfect in just about every other way.
It's a simple solution too...muzzle your lurcher in public and never let them off lead to run anywhere that there might be other animals around.
It sounds terribly drastic...but better safe than sorry...
Here's a link to an interesting article on a lurcher internet forum which discusses this issue and includes some real experiences of lurcher owners whose dogs have unfortunately killed... Lurcher Link forum
Complacency and believing that "my dog will never do anything bad" could well lead to disaster...so PLEASE take this aspect of the "lurcher personality" into consideration if you are thinking about getting a lurcher as a pet...
If you're considering getting a lurcher from a rescue centre or anywhere else, do lots of research to find out more about them - internet forums are a great place to find people who know loads about lurchers and have first hand experience.
Raja The Lurcher
This vid sums up pretty much what Lurchers are all about :)
Raja the Lurcher
Everyone thinks their doggy is the bestest most beautifullest in the world but ours really is.....
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More About Lurchers
From Wikipedia...
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.
Irish Romany or Roma people were instrumental in developing the breed, and traditionally sneered at any lurcher that was not predominantly genetically Greyhound, since these "lesser" lurchers were not as good at hunting and could not stand a full day's work of the hunt. The stringent training methods of the Gypsies are looked down upon in some lurcher circles, since the pups began working at six months old. Only the top-producing pups were kept; the rest were sold at traditional bargain rates. Today some breeding is carried out in a more systematic manner, with lurchers bred to lurchers to perpetuate the "breed's" prowess at rabbit and hare coursing.
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. Developed in the Middle Ages in Great Britain and Ireland, the lurcher was created because only nobility were allowed to have purebred sighthounds like Irish Wolfhounds, Scottish Deerhounds, and Greyhounds, whereas crosses, or curs, had no such perceived value. Similarly, nobility owned most land and commoners were not allowed to hunt game on crown land or other noble estates.
Category: Image - :FemaleLurcherCalledBubbles.jpg|thumb|left|250px|This lurcher, "Bubbles", is a cross between greyhound and terrier
It was important that the lurcher did not resemble too closely a sighthound, as the penalties for owning a sighthound were high, particularly given that if you owned one then by default you were considered a poacher. The original lurchers therefore were generally heavier-coated dogs who could herd sheep as well as bring home a rabbit or hare for the pot.
The lurcher has as many varied uses as types can be crossbred, but generally they are used as hunting dogs that can chase and kill their prey. Most lurchers today are used for general pest control, typically rabbits, hares, and foxes. They have also been successfully used on deer. Lurcher can be used for hare coursing, although most hare coursing dogs are Greyhounds. Lurchers move most effectively over open ground, although different crosses suit different terrains. Lure coursing and dog racing are also popular in areas with little available hunting, or for people who dislike hunting. 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.
Lurchers are appearing in Alaska. Sled dog breeders are breeding sight hounds with their sled dogs to produce a faster dog. Often in the first generation, pups that do not have the coat or temperament to create a good sled dog candidate are adopted out to new non-mushing homes.
Lurcher Information Links
Links to other websites where you can find out more information about Lurchers...
- Celtic Lurchers: About Lurchers
- Excellent Lurcher information site
- Country Sports and Country Life - The Lurcher
- Country Sports and Country Life article about Lurchers
- The Association of Lurcher Clubs
- ASSOCIATION OF LURCHER CLUBS
Fern The Snow Lurcher
Lovely video of a fabulous Lurcher having fun in the snow!
Fern the Snow Lurcher
Fern the lurcher loses her few remaining marbles in the snow
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My Lurchers!
Meet Tigger, Amber and Ebony...
I've had dogs all my life - they've always been crossbreeds, but I knew nothing about Lurchers.My first encounter with a Lurcher was when I was quite young. An aquaintance of my older brother had one - a deerhound cross, a very tall, hairy, rough coated, grey dog. I wasn't allowed to do what I usually do with dogs (get down on the floor and play with it) as the friend told me that the dog wasn't a pet...he kept it for "a bit of poaching". This concept was a new one on me and I didn't really understand why or how a dog could not be considered a pet and from then on I regarded Lurchers as a bit "mysterious" :)
When I grew up and got a home of my own, I got two puppies, litter brothers called Max and Sam. They both lived long, happy lives, adored by me and adoring me back.
Max died at the age of 14 and Sam died two years later and I was HEARTBROKEN to lose the last of my beautiful boys. I didn't want another dog. I felt that to even consider such a thing was a betrayal to their memory and no other dog could ever come close to the sheer wonderfulness of my boys, but my son grieved for Sam so much that my partner suggested perhaps we should reconsider...
So it was, that one Sunday afternoon with a heavy heart and no enthusiasm, I found myself in a local dog rescue centre taking a small, skinny, reddish-brown dog striped like a tiger for a short walk.
We were told he was a Lurcher - I remember thinking "he looks nothing like a Lurcher" based on my one previous meeting with a Lurcher - my eyes were not yet opened to the diversity of Lurcheryness. I didn't want this dog, or any other dog...all I wanted was my Sam back. However, my son fell in love and so we ended up with this timid and to my mind at the time rather strange looking creature...because of his colouring we named him Tigger...
Within a week, Tigger's sweet, gentle nature had got right under my skin and into my heart. Tigger has eyes that look into my very soul...he is the most loving dog I have ever encountered and is truly Special.In hindsight, I now think that I must have been suffering from defective eyesight or possibly insanity, when I met Tigger for the first time, as I now cannot understand how I could have thought that a dog so noble and handsome as Tigger is, looked "rather strange". Tigger is unbelievably gorgeous. His coat is light brindle, and encompasses every shade of gold, brown and red imaginable, dramatically striped with a black contrast. He is stunning, there is no other word for him...there's not an ounce of fat on him, he's elegant and dainty and he's my Mr Handsome. He's most likely of Whippet origins :)
Tigger's favorite things in life are balls, sausages and a comfy bed.
About 6 months later, back we went to the same rescue centre to get Tigger a friend. We'd tried re-homing another male lurcher but Tigger's submissive nature (Tigs is a big WUSS) meant it didn't work out, so we thought we'd try him with a girlie.
Out trotted the prettiest little lady-dog I'd ever seen. A cute, little delicate blonde puppy, who moved like a dressage pony...she and Tigger hit it off straightaway and she came to live with us...keeping with the "fur colour" theme we called her Amber...
If Amber was human, she'd be a supermodel - a long-legged blonde with exotic golden eyes and the temperament of a diva, Amber is a Princess.
Amber is predominantly Greyhound ancestry.
Amber rules the roost and is definitely Top Dog. She's intelligent, resourceful (she's the one who works out how to open doors and leads occasional escape expeditions) and she loves her comfort. She hen-pecks Tigger and bosses him around, but he loves her regardless.
Amber gets kissed several thousand times a day...she's scrumptious and soooooooo BEAUTIFUL... :)
A year later, and by now, true devotees of all Lurcherkind, we acquired a cute little black girlie puplet who we called Ebony...
Ebony is the least "lurchery" looking of the three -I'm really not sure what her mix is, she's got the deep sighthound chest and the folded back Greyhound/Whippet ears, but her legs are shorter and I'd guess she's got quite a bit of Black Labrador in her make-up.
Ebony bounces...a lot...she's sweet, still puppylike and daft as a brush. She's the lickiest dog I've ever met - her tongue is out of her mouth far more often than it's in.
Tigger occasionally finds her constant enthusiasm for everything in life irritating (like an annoying kid sister), but Amber loves to play with her.
Ebony gives the loveliest, snuggly cuddles and she's got such a lovable and endearing personality, even non-doggie people get won over by her.
Here's a picture of Tigs and Amber doing their couch potato thing - Amber spends a lot of her time upside down - it's a well known Lurcher trait known as "roaching" and nearly every Lurcher I've ever encountered does it - a lot!
I LOVE MY LURCHERS!
My Lurchers - "Tigger, Amber & Ebony"
Benoffie Pie - The Story Of A Rescue Lurcher
Lovely Ben got the happy ending he deserved...not all Lurchers are so lucky :(
Benoffie Pie - A Rescue Lurchers Story
My rescue lurcher Benoffie Pie AKA Ben. Yes i know i spelt amputated wrong, i put amputatated (00:11-00:15). Dogs Also Featured: Gracie, brown brindle lurcher. My other dog. Millie, blue & white collie-lurcher, ben's foster mums dog. Zena, black belgian sheepdog, instructors dog. Yogi, fawn terrier, friends dog. All photos (c) to me, Lucy Watts. http://loopy-lurcher.deviantart.com/gallery/ (well bar a few from my dad and some from ben's foster mum)
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UK Lurcher Rescue Link List
Organisations helping Lurchers & Greyhounds in need...
- Lurcher Link
- Lurcher Link is a voluntary organisation whose aim is to try and save Lurchers' lives by liaising between rescues, stray pounds and members of the public.
Many Lurchers are destroyed each week because the stray pounds are full and their local rescues have no room for any more dogs. Yet in other parts of the country, people are looking for Lurchers to rehome.
We wish to rectify this situation by being a point of contact for all rescues, the public and stray centres. - Greyhound Gap
- Registered charity dedicated to Rescue Greyhounds and Lurchers, forum and information about rehoming sighthounds, merchandise and appeals.
- Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue
- The Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue was set up in 1989 by Pip Singleton who started bringing Greyhounds and Lurchers into her home in an attempt to stop them being destroyed.
The rescue grew and is now run by about 10 volunteers and has foster homes that look after and raise funds for the 70+ dogs being cared for at any one time. Hundreds of Greyhounds and Lurchers need good homes every year, some are ex-racers, rejects from breeders, but the majority arrive with little or no background. All of them need love and attention. However, far too many need to be nursed back to health or be rehabilitated to help them overcome physical or mental scars - Southern Lurcher Rescue
- Southern Lurcher Rescue, a UK-based rescue that helps find a home for lurchers in need
- Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue in the UK, dedicated to helping to find good homes for abandoned, abused or neglected greyhounds and lurchers
- Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue helping to find good homes for abandoned, abused or neglected greyhounds and lurchers
- TIA GREYHOUND & LURCHER RESCUE - Halifax - West Yorkshire - UK
- Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue - For over ten years, Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue has been committed to rescuing and rehoming stray, abandoned and ex-racing greyhounds and lurchers. We operate a 'no kill' policy believing that no animal should be put to sleep because a home cannot be found immediately or because veterinary treatment may be too expensive.
- GLWR - Greyhound and Lurcher Welfare Rescue - Somerset & Westcountry
- Greyhound and Lurcher Welfare and Rescue was set up following the closure of the Glastonbury Racetrack, and concentrates on homing greyhounds and lurchers in the Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset areas. To contact us in these areas, please email rehoming@glwr.org.uk or phone Dave on 01249 890 178 or (mobile) 07931 834 283.
We now also operate in the Poole, Bournemouth and Southampton areas. To contact us in these areas, please email us at rehoming@glwr.org.uk or phone Annyetta on 01590 681030. - Welcome to Sighthounds Online - a lifeline for Sighthounds
- Sighthounds Online - a lifeline for Sighthounds.
Rescues.
All Sighthound Breed and Lurcher Rescues
Sighthound Breed Rescues - Greyhound Awareness League
- Greyhound Awareness League - GAL welcomes you to the wonderful world of greyhounds and lurchers. Here you can learn more about these beautiful dogs, visit the homeless hounds, find a fun day out, become a GAL member, help us save more dogs and much more. Enjoy...!
- Welcome to Tailends...
- Tailends exists to take in elderly or terminally ill dogs (often - but not exclusively - greyhounds). Our dogs come from situations of abuse or neglect and are unlikely to be re-homed in the normal way. Tailends Rescue Centre provides immediate veterinary treatment, warmth, comfort, loving care, appropriate walks and good quality food.
- Greyhound Rescue West of England - Home - GRWE is the leading independent greyhound rescue charity in England ∓ Wales, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of abused and abandoned greyhounds and greyhound crosses.
- Greyhound Rescue West of England (GRWE) is the leading independent greyhound rescue charity in England & Wales, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of abused and abandoned greyhounds and greyhound crosses. From humble beginnings the charity now rehomes almost 500 of these special dogs every year.
- Give A Greyhound A Home - GAGAH - rescue greyhound scotland - rescue rehoming greyhounds lurchers sighthounds adopt
- Give A Greyhound A Home - GAGAH - rescue rehoming greyhounds,lurchers,sighthounds,greyhounds in Scotland
Lurcher & Greyhound Rescue On YouTube
Video made by a Greyhound & Lurcher rescue organisation - for more Lurcher rescue links see above...
Greyhounds and Lurchers need homes
It is estimated that 20,000 greyhounds leave the racing industry each year. Some are abandoned or euthanased. Take a look at some of the lucky ones who have ended up in rescue
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Lurcher & Sighthound Forums
For advice, help or just a chat about dogs...
- Lurcher Link - Forums
- People who love Lurchers and the Lurcher world and wish to make a difference to their fate
- The Hound Lounge
- A friendly place for people to come and chill out and chat about their hounds and share stories and photos and videos of them enjoying life.
- the Group For Greyhound & Lurcher Lovers - GGLL Message Board
- A site for all greyhound and lurcher owners and lovers everywhere
- Greyhound Gap - Home
- Greyhound Gap Online Forum! We are an independent organisation made up of National Volunteers all with various aspects of Sighthound Experience.
Lurcher Care & Training Books (UK Customers)
Packed full of practical information and useful tips, this well illustrated book covers all aspects of owning a lurcher. Particular emphasis is placed on training and working the dog effectively. The author also covers: different crosses and their characteristics; the criteria for choosing an adult dog or a puppy; how to successfully integrate the dog into the family; breeding; healthcare; security and housing; and shows. A fascinating and comprehensive book.
Pet Owner's Guide to the Lurcher
(Pet Owner's Guide)
Jason Framlingham is a leading expert on Lurcher breed care who throughout the book educates the reader about a Lurcher's needs and behaviour, covering key issues including:-
o Feeding;
o Grooming;
o Basic Care;
o Disorders and diseases;
o What to do in the case of emergency.
The House Lurcher (Hardcover)
For those who would share their lives with the graceful, intelligent lurcher, there has, until now, been little information on how to cope with that mysterious sighthound temperament in a domestic environment. As a result of many training enquiries received over the years, Jackie Drakeford, has written The House Lurcher for owners of pet lurchers. Through the book, the reader will learn how to live happily with their lurcher at home and in public. In particular they will learn how to establish a sound recall so that their lurcher can be exercised, with confidence, off the lead. All aspects of owning and training lurchers are covered in detail, with special attention given to those coming from rescue homes.
The New Complete Lurcher (Hardcover)
"The New Complete Lurcher" covers all you could possibly need to know about this increasingly popular type of dog that many find hard to define. This essential, fully updated guide defines the many confusing types of lurcher, explains their origins and how to acquire, train, breed and enter them into competition. Other aspects covered include events, health and societites. All aspects of lurchers are dealt with and many points are illustrated by anecdotes. Packed with useful information it is an invaluable guide for all lurcher-lovers.
Understanding the Working Lurcher
A practical guide based upon the author's special interest in the breed. The author shows how to choose a lurcher, field train the dog, maintain good health, and deal with breeding and pregnancy issues.
Lurcher Care & Training Books (USA Customers)
Pet Owner's Guide to the Lurcher (Pet Owner's Guide)
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 10/11/2008)
The Lurcher: A Complete Guide
Amazon Price: $29.98 (as of 10/11/2008)
House Lurcher
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 10/11/2008)
The Lurcher: Training and Hunting
Amazon Price: $26.95 (as of 10/11/2008)
The Working Lurcher: The Traditional Skills
Amazon Price: $29.60 (as of 10/11/2008)
Lurcher Calenders (UK Customers)
Lurcher Mugs (UK Customers)
10 fl oz (half pint) Ceramic mug
90mm tall x 250mm circumference
Brillilant Gloss Finish with Crisp sharp Images
Dishwasher and Microwave SAFE
Made in the UK
LURCHER DOG Face Coffee Mug
Design & Print: A Beautiful Brindle Lurcher Dog!
Microwave & Dishwasher Safe
Size of Mug: 11oz x 80mm Diam
Made in the UK
Lurcher DOG MUG (brown)
10 fl oz (half pint) Ceramic mug
90mm tall x 250mm circumference
Brillilant Gloss Finish with Crisp sharp Images
Dishwasher and Microwave SAFE
Made & Produced in the UK
LURCHER Laying Coffee Mug
Design & Print: A Beautiful Lurcher Pup, A Real Stunner...
Microwave & Dishwasher Safe
Size of Mug: 11oz x 80mm Diam
Made in the UK
Gifts For Lurcher Lovers (UK Customers)
Handcrafted, handpainted resin collectable figure from the Leonardo Collection.
Height 14.0 cm, width 17.0 cm.
Lurcher
(Restrike Etching) art print by Philip Reinagle
Title: Lurcher (Restrike Etching)
Artist: Philip Reinagle
Size: 20 x 25cm
LURCHER DOG & FOX HOUND 1860 COLOURED ENGRAVING
RARE COLOURED ENGRAVING Sepia Style from. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SACRED SCRIPTURES. AND GUIDE TO GENERAL ZOOLOGY. BY W I BICKNELL c1860. page as shown approx 7" x 5" (175 x 125)
LURCHER DOG Face Set of 4 Coasters
LEATHER COASTER SET
A stunning set of four photo finish coasters in a clear presentation Gift Box
Design /Print: As Shown
Coaster base is made from leather with a 1.5mm cork backing and a clear, heat resistant, wipe clean surface
Size: 90 x 90mm
Made in the UK
LURCHER DOG Face Tax Disc Holder
VEHICLE TAX DISC - LICENCE HOLDER
Design /Print: As Shown.
A Self Adhesive Top Quality PVC Vehicle Tax Disc /Licence Holder
Easy Peel Back Backing that Reveals a Clear PVC Outer Rim Around the Image When Removed
Photo /Image is Seen Inside the Vehicle As the Tax Must be Displayed & Seen from the Outside
Size: 115mm
LURCHER Fridge Magnet
FRIDGE MAGNET
Design /Print: As Shown
A Top Quality Bendable Full Colour Fridge Magnet
Clear Wipe Clean Surface
Size: 85mm x 85mm (Round)
Lurcher Calendars (USA Customers)
Lurchers 2009 Square Wall Calendar
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Lurchers 2008 Square Wall Calendar
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Tell us your tales of Lurcheryness, or just pop in to say hello - anyone who loves dogs is always welcome here :)
I am the proud owner of four Lurchers and a Greyhound, its hard going but I wouldent be without.
I ended up with my first Lurcher nearly two years ago by accident I found him as a stray thought he was a Greyhound kwew nothing about the breed but my Lord what a learning we have had, we let him off the lead after a couple of weeks gone in a second he would turn up at some point hours or seconds ? We have learned through advise from other people he is Saluki cross well if you know Lurchers you know the dilema. He has got me in to total mess Police caution etc, The postie left the gate open he went on a free for all and found a Allpaca farm localy I dident know excisted he took two of my other Lurchers they deserted him when it got dirty one came home deerhound cross the other Bull/Greyhound the postie picked him up and was driving around with him in the post van, Icould honesly writte a book the ups and downs,
he got out chased a deer caught it but it was on a animal sancturary.
Posted October 01, 2008
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Ulnoth
Love the lens,we have a ten year old Greyhound X Saluki (Dylan),and he's a real couch potato....but as soon as he gets out on an open field he turns into a four legged missile. Posted September 30, 2008 |
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Yvonnesantra
Lurchers,they are very new to me and I haven't heard of them before. I learnt a lot from your lens thanks a lot. Posted September 08, 2008 |
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CDT
@ Heather - Lurchers are addictive Posted August 18, 2008 |
We rescued a Lurcher, a bitch called Gypsey. She had been neglected and is 4 years old.
Out of all the other dogs at the kennels she was the one who didn't bark! and we fell for her so easily.We have 3 energetic children, and Gyp has fitted into family life without any trouble at all. The worst we have had is a chewed frizbee!!She loves us all unconditionally and is never more than 3 feet away from me when I am pottering about the place.
I can honestly say hand on heart she is the best dog I have ever met, and I am considering a companion for her, because I have been well and truely 'bitten' by the Lurcher bug!
Watch this space!!!!
Posted August 18, 2008
Thanks to you all. I'm from Canada and I didn't know I had a Lurcher until I found this site. We picked her up at a pet rescue center several years ago and I knew I had a wonderful, affectionate, loving, "40mph" couch potato but had no clue what kind of dog she was. Now I know what to say when people compliment my Lurcher and ask what kind of dog she is.
One question: she has developed the unfortunate habit of nipping at people's heels (a legacy of her herding dog side I suppose) does anyone know how to discourage this behaviour?
Posted June 25, 2008
Loving the lourcher love, I now feel the need to get a companion for my lurch Joe... :D
Posted June 23, 2008
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CHOPRN1127
Loved it. Love greyhounds. Rescue Greyhounds. If you are interested in rescuing greyhounds in the philadelphia area: Philadelphia Greyhound Connection Posted June 19, 2008 |
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hearthealth
I read the same in House Beautiful that keeping lurcher pets are a good addition to restored castles and houses of nobility. 5* and faved! Posted June 15, 2008 |
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flighty02
What a great lens! Lots of useful information! Posted June 05, 2008 |
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jasmineann
Wonderful lens on lurchers. Very detailed information/resources and lovely photos too :) Tigger, Amber and Ebony look adorable! I love dogs and though we don't have one right now I still love to keep in touch with the dog world. 5 stars and lensrolling to Goldies lens. Posted May 31, 2008 |
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WhippetTalk
Great lens! Love those lurchers about as much as I do my whippets! And thanks for joining the group too! Posted May 30, 2008 |
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GramaBarb
WOW! Thanks for teaching me something new today! I had never heard of lurchers until now. Posted May 30, 2008 |
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