Lurchers are a "cross breed," with their parent breeds typically being terriers, collies, or sheepdogs crossed with greyhounds. The dictionary describes the Lurcher as a hunting dog, often used by "hunters and poachers", although this is not the case at all. A Lurcher is an all-purpose hunting dog and is the result of crossing a scent hound with a herding dog breed, and they are not only popular with hunters, but are also highly regarded as pets and companions.
Read our Lurcher Buying Advice page for information on this dog breed.