Lurcher Dog
INTRODUCTION
A lurcher is a cross-bred dog resulting from mating a Greyhound or other sighthound with a dog of another type, commonly a herding dog or a terrier, but do need plenty of exercise together with human company throughout the day. They are non hypoallergenic and due to google searches thier intelligence level is high.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Amiable, relaxed and gentle breed, with a quiet temperament that enjoys regular human contact
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Ireland, Great Britain
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN Not a threat category, Population and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis Lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- A lurcher is a group of mixed breed of dogs that actually cross between a sighthound
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Lurcher dog
Scientific name: Canis Lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Grizzle, black or black and tan
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COAT TYPE
Single coat
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LIFE SPAN
Average life expectancy of 13.2 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 22 - 28 in
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TAIL
Their tails are long and thin-skinned
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WEIGHT
Between 27 - 32 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction:One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
3 - 5 puppy
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LOOK A LIKE
Sighthound
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1600s
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ORIGIN
Ireland, Great Britain
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families :
Species : -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They are generally good with children, gentle, loving, very affectionate and loyal
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
