In 17th century, the Gypsies and tinkers are well-known to have with them in their travels a dog that's dependable and amusing. This dog is called a Lurcher and it is not a breed but rather just a type of dog. This dog resulted from the crossbreeding of several sightsounds with Greyhound, Terrier or Collie.

During this century, the Lurcher is most known as a hare, rabbit or other small animals poacher. In fact, its name is derived from the Roman word lur, which means "thief". Today, however, the Lurcher is best known as a dependable and fun-loving pet.

Usually, a Lurcher is made up of three fourths sighthound but this also varies depending on the way of breeding. The most common combination of the Lurcher, however, are Greyhound/Collie and Greyhound/Terrier. The most favored size and form of the Lurcher today is similar to a Greyhound.

Since there is no set type for the Lurcher, this dog can then grow as little as a Whippet or as big as a Deerhound. This dog's coat can be like the Greyhound which is short and smooth, longer and thicker like the Collie, or rough and broken like the Terrier. Gypsies, however, are said to have loved the short-haired Lurcher most.

The Lurcher has a smooth undercoat which thickens in the winter season and can be a heavy or light shedder depending on its inherited traits. The legs of this creature are long and straight, and the chest is deep that provides better lung capacity for endurance. There is no set color for this dog because it varies greatly according to the sighthound with which it was crossed.

There is no fixed temperament for the Lurcher too because it also varies depending on breeds used for crossing. Some Lurchers may have temperaments similar to a Greyhound and there are some that have temperaments like that of the herding breeds or terrier breeds. Most Lurchers, however, possess strong hunting instincts that they got mostly from the sighthhounds.

This dog loves to have fun, loves to be surrounded by loving people and likes to be affectionate itself. It is a docile dog that learns commands quickly and trains highly, too. This creature is very energetic therefore it will appreciate being taken in by a family that shares its love for activities.

Being confined in an apartment will not suit the Lurcher because it needs to be outside and be active often. It needs daily walks and running everyday that's why a house with a wide yard is ideal. This dog will always want to chase and catch small animals and run freely so keep him in a fenced area all the time.

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