As cross breds you can never predict the temperament of these dogs although most are great dogs to live with although can have a high prey drive. Greyhounds come in 2 types the racers and the show breds. The show dogs are generally a lot bigger heavier dogs coming of lines originally bred for coursing large game.
They are laid back dogs easy to live with and generally make good pets. Whippets are much more energetic of the group. They are lovely loving dogs. I will tell you more later but have to dash ofto work now. Right I'm home now Ok not many people have experience with greyhound pups.
Yes the ex racers are laid back dogs who do like their comfort and sleep alot BUT as puppies they can be very naughty. They bounce about and really just display normal puppt behaviour but remember they are like having a small pony in the house. We had William at 8 months old he was 28" tall to his shoulder and was a typical 8 month old pup. I think the only think he never did was chew but Button my ex racer makes up for that.
Nothing can be left at tail height as coffee tables and low shelves can be cleared with 1 flick of a tail.
Any food left on work surfaces is within easy reach and will be stolen. Most show breeders will have waiting lists for pups but you can often find pups advertised for sale on the racing greyhound sites. They do calm down usually at about 3 years old then they are happy with about 20 minutes walk a day but as youngsters they have endless energy. Whippets can be naughty puppies they can get up to the same tricks but are smaller so not such a problem.
Children - Both the Greyhound and Lurcher are great with children. Grooming - Both the Greyhound and Lurcher are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
The Lurcher has a low tendency to bark. Click below to accept or deny our use of cookies during your visit. Cookie Options. Greyhounds have been bred for thousands of years to be sociable, non-aggressive animals who work well with others. Greyhounds are by nature gentle creatures and they adore human company. Any dog being re-homed is likely to be a little anxious and withdrawn, so let them take things at their own pace.
Once they feel safe and settled in, their true personality will start to shine through. In the meantime, your Greyhound or Lurcher will be very glad for a quiet bed in an undisturbed area of the house to call their own. Positive, reward-based training is also really important for rescue hounds. Some of these dogs may have never lived in a home with a human family before and it can be a very bewildering experience for them to begin with.
Your new four-legged friend has a lot to learn but dogs are incredibly adaptable. With gentle guidance they will thrive — but stern words or impatience can shatter the confidence of these sensitive souls. Remember that almost everything is going to be new and either exciting or frightening at first and they will be easily confused or distracted by all the things they see at home and on their walks — ex-racers may have never seen other animals or even other breeds of dogs.
Your role is to reassure them and be there for them. As with all training , show an alternative behaviour that can be rewarded instead. The Greyhound is one of the oldest known breeds of dog, dating back to an ancient breed in Egyptian times. They were often owned by royalty and, by the 11th century in England, were owned exclusively by the nobility. There are all manner of rescue charities with Greyhounds and Lurchers waiting for their forever homes — including Greyhound Trust , Forever Hounds and Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue.
Reputable rescue organisations will discuss your situation and work with you to find the most suitable canine companion — and offer you support while your new pet settles in. Our guide can help What have you done today to make you feel proud? Based on the requirement of the breeder, the parents can be variable. Their general characteristics are highly variable because the breed standards cannot be laid out. The size of a lurcher varies from a Belington terrier to a Deerhound.
However, as greyhounds usually being one of the parents, lurchers may also be of their size. Lurcher has a double coat with the inner coat being smooth and thick in the winter, but this could be subjected to vary depending on the parents. Their temperaments can also be highly variable depending on the parents. This highly versatile dog is mostly used as a hunting dog, but some people prefer them as pets or show dogs.
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