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Günther, A. 1861. [Letter relating to specimens sent from China by Robert Swinhoe]. Proc. Zool. Soc. London 1861: 390-391 [1862?] - get paper here They also don’t need regular trimmings for their toenails, because the amount that they run around causes a natural wearing down of the tips. However, dental hygiene is a catastrophe in this breed, and they are very predisposed to developing tooth rot and decay.

There is a test for MDR1 which establishes whether a Lurcher has a sensitivity to Ivermectin or other anti-parastic products which Lurchers with Collie in their ancestry are predisposed to suffering from. What about breed specific breeding restrictions? Lurchers, like greyhounds, spend a lot of time sleeping and lazing around, and whilst they do require sufficient exercise, they’re not the most onerous of dog breeds to provide for in this respect. They have an incredibly high prey drive Lurchers are relatively easy to maintain dogs when it comes to grooming. Having one greyhound or whippet parent put a significant dent in the lengths of their fur. As a result, being brushed once or at the maximum twice a week is more than enough for them, even the long haired lurchers. They can and will chase and catch wildlife and even domestic cats if not properly controlled and managed, and this means that lurchers need to be kept on the lead when out in public, muzzled when running off the lead in spaces where smaller animals might be present, and only permitted to run freely in enclosed areas. They tend to be healthy and long lived Lurchers form strong ties with their owners and never like it when they find themselves on their own for any length of time which is why they are better suited to people who lead active outdoor lives and would like a loyal and high-energy canine companion at their side. What about excessive barking?They also tend to be fairly economical to keep too, although larger lurchers will cost more to feed and provide with accessories than smaller ones. They are really fast Shannon, F.A. 1956. The reptiles and amphibians of Korea. Herpetologica 12 (1): 22-49 - get paper here A double score in cribbage for the winner when his/her adversary has not yet pegged his/her 31st hole.

These dogs are sensitive and aware of threats so it’s obvious to them when humans pose no threat and are to be trusted. From Middle English *lurche (implied in derivative lurching), from Old French lourche ( “ deceived, embarrassed; also the name of a game ” ), from Proto-West Germanic *lort ( “ left; left-handed; crooked; bent; warped; underhanded; deceitful; limping ” ). [1] Cognate to English lirt. The name lurcher is a derivative from the Romany word lur which refers to a thief. The name ”lurcher’ is therefore for these dogs because they skulked around and aided poachers. Either way, their capacity for exercise, when they’re in the mood, is magnificent and as such, the Lurcher dog has become one closely allied to the outdoorsman.Their eyes are widely spaced and usually wide lidded to make sure that their sight is not obstructed by their facial or skeletal features. Their paws are narrow with well-padded feet. Their tails are long, thin, and curved. They’re very mischievous, in an endearing way, and are always on the lookout for ways to get one over on their owners and steal some treats. Lurchers are very lean and compactly built dogs. They belong to the category of long dogs with elongated features and body shape.

A lurcher is a cross, generally between a sighthound and a working dog breed. Generally, the aim of the cross is to produce a sighthound with more intelligence, a canny animal suitable for poaching rabbits, hares, and game birds. Over time, poachers and hunters discovered that the crossing of certain breeds with sighthounds produced a dog better suited to this purpose, given the lurcher's combination of speed and intelligence. [8] Use [ edit ] Sometimes when Lurchers are spayed and neutered they can put on weight so it is important to keep an eye on how much weight a Lurcher carries and to adjust their calorie intake if a dog seems to be gaining any weight and to limit the amount of food rewards they are given while upping their daily exercise. Carrying too much weight can seriously impact a dog's overall health and wellbeing with obese dogs living much shorter lives. What about allergies?Lurchers are not known to be loud dogs, and usually do not bark unless they are convinced of danger in the presence. Can you let lurchers off the lead? Lurchers can have either smooth or rough coats but dogs with either are relatively low maintenance on the grooming front. A weekly or twice weekly brush is all it takes to keep their coats in top condition and looking good. They shed all year round only more so during the Spring and then again in the Autumn when more frequent brushing is usually necessary to remove any dead and shed hair from a dog's coat.

This dog shouldn’t pose too many issues on the lead either, so long as it’s given plenty of opportunities to roam freely and really stretch its legs. Lurcher puppies need to be taught the basic commands right from the word go although there is never any guarantee they will obey although they will respond which can prove frustrating at times. The first commands they should be taught are as follows: Lurchers are renowned for their playfulness and remain extremely puppy-like well into their senior years which can often be mistaken for a dog being mischievous and naughty. They adore playing interactive games which includes activities like "fetch" which they thoroughly enjoy and would typically tire an owner out well before they would give up retrieving whatever it is that's thrown for them. What about adaptability? Ota, Hidetoshi, Szu-Lung Chen, Jun-Tsong Lin and Michihisa Toriba. 1999. Taxonomic status of the Taiwanese population of Rhabdophis tigrinus (Squamata: Colubridae): Morphological and karyological assessement. Japanese Journal of Herpetology 18 (1): 1-6 - get paper here Kharin V E 2011. Annotated catalogue of amphibians and reptiles (Amphibia, Reptilia) of the Far-Eastern Marine Biosphere FEB RAS [in Russian]. Biodiversity and Environment of Far East Reserves, Vladivostok, DVMBGPZ DVO RAN 2011 (1): 30-48Emelianov, A.A. 1936. A new form from the family Natricidae (Ophidia) in the Far East of the USSR. [in Russian] Bull. Far E. Br. Acad. Sci. U.S.S.R. (19): 111-113 A lurcher is not one particular breed of dog, but a mixed breed, where a sighthound is crossed with a herding dog or even a terrier. You might be wondering: so, what exactly is a lurcher dog, since the definition is so imprecise. This is because the crossbreed was historically bred for function and not for pedigree.