Tell me about lurchers!

If you like dog training then go for it. I have a rescue lurcher Greyhound/allsorts. I had him from 6 months old and he is now 6yrs. The first two years were a bit of a nightmare. He would run off (but always came back - longest time was 35 mins) He has broken toes and sustained lots of injuries i.e. scrapes, small gashes as when they are off on the hunt they feel no pain! However their recovery from injury is phenomenal and would seem much quicker than other dogs. The trick is to divert them just before they get that "look" in their eye and they're off! Now he is 6yrs and I couldn't wish for a nicer dog. Well behaved, recall excellent, doesn't get mucky and doesn't shed. I do live to serve him and not the other way round - he is very regal! We do heelwork to music and obedience. But, I can't have a cat or anything furry or feathery which keeps my animal population in check!! Good luck.
 
Fab dogs - we have a greyhound cross god knows what (possibly some collie in there) and she is fab. Got her at a year and a half old as a rescue and owned her for a year and a half. She's the most loving dog you'll meet - loves everyone. Good with other dogs - loves playing with toy breeds the most! A bit unsure of big dogs which is usually the opposite problem you might experience with this breed.

Ours would chase a ball for hours. Sleeps on the bed (or sofa, or wherever she fancies). Her recall was crap at first but now is better as she's very much a pack animal and doesn't want to stray too far from me when we are out. Did some clicker training with her to improve recall but if she spots a bunny she will chase (but always slows down to let it get away so I don't think she'd actually kill anything).
 
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