What is a bull cross lurcher?

A bull lurcher is bred to have a greyhound’s speed and an American pit bull’s jaws (Image: Daily Record – Tony Nicoletti)

How big is a bull lurcher?

Lurchers vary in size and coat type, depending on the cross used to create them. They may be as small as a Whippet or as large as a Greyhound or Scottish Deerhound, with a weight range of 35 to 100 pounds. Originally known as the poacher’s dog, the Lurcher is bred for speed, hunting ability, intelligence, and tenacity.

What are bull lurchers used for?

Gangs of youths are breeding a new type of vicious and powerful hunting dog to fight badgers in the countryside. Bull-lurchers, a cross between the illegal pitbull terrier and a lurcher, are tearing across the North’s landscapes killing rabbits, foxes and even deer.

How big is a bull Greyhound?

There are two types, which vary somewhat in size: Racing Greyhounds are usually 25 to 29 inches tall, and show Greyhounds are slightly larger, at 26 to 30 inches in height. In both types, males typically weigh 65 to 85 pounds, females 50 to 65 pounds, with racing dogs tending toward the lower end of the scale.

What is a bull greyhound crossed with?

That has led to a bull greyhound – a cross between a staffordshire bull terrier and a greyhound – becoming more “fashionable” over the past decade. When it comes to making your choice for greyhound betting, you are naturally looking to select the fastest greyhound possible.

Are lurchers aggressive?

NOTE: Lurchers are generally good-natured, but can and do fight under certain circumstances, especially if stressed, or defending territory, or if they’ve had an abusive background.

Is a lurcher the same as a Greyhound?

Greyhound is a pure breed of dogs but Lurcher is not. In fact, greyhound is a registered dog breed in all the kennel clubs, whereas lurcher is registered only at the Lurcher and Longdog Association of North America. Greyhounds are large bodied, but lurchers are either large or small.

Are Bull Greyhounds vicious?

While a bull greyhound is generally fiercely loyal to one or two people, those in question will have to gain a large amount of trust in their dog to let them off a lead in rural areas due to their high focus levels. All things considered, an extendable lead held by a physically strong person is advised.

How fast can a bull lurcher run?

Lurchers can be couch potato dogs like bullmastiffs, but they also like to run. They can run at a pretty fast speed as well. The lurcher is known to run at a whopping speed of 40 mph( 64.4 kph).

Are Bull greyhounds vicious?

How fast can a bull Lurcher run?

Do lurchers have health problems?

The main health concerns for Lurchers are gastric torsion, torn toenails, foot or muscle injuries and heatstroke or heat exhaustion. They may also be prone to osteosarcoma. Lurchers with herding breeds in their ancestry may be prone to eye problems. Autoimmune thyroiditis is common in many dog breeds.

Can a bull terrier cross Greyhound Lurcher be a strong dog?

There has always been a small but dedicated group of Bull Terrier cross Greyhound Lurchers. A Lurcher is a running dog crossed with a working dog. Among the working Terriers there is a category known as Strong Dogs. These are the bigger heavier Dogs which were used in Trials work in Ireland until the 70s when they were banned.

What kind of dog is a bull lurcher?

The Bull Lurcher was produced to have be an unstoppable hunting dog. This particular mix has great endurance and strength like few other dogs. Bull Lurchers may not be as fast as other Lurchers but are nevertheless absolutely determined to get their game. These are not dogs for first-timers.

Do greyhounds and lurchers get along with people?

Of course all animals are different and so their individual personalities and backgrounds must be considered, but as a rule lurchers and greyhounds are extremely gentle with people and make excellent companions. In fact, Blue Cross has rehomed several that have gone on to become therapy or education dogs, visiting nursing homes and schools.

Can a lurcher be a rescue dog?

This isn’t always the case and in this respect they are no different to any other rescue dog. By talking to a rescue used to homing lurchers as pets, such as KGR, you can be sure the re-homing volunteers will be able to advise you on whether a particular hound will be suitable to live with cats or other small furries.