What is the origin of the Lurcher? The Lurcher type of dog can trace its origins to the Romanichals (gypsies) of Ireland and Great Britain. It is a sighthound crossed with another breed of dog depending on which traits a breeder is looking for. Collie and Terrier crosses are common. In the U.S. crosses with […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Group: Terrier Height: 9-11 in. Weight: 9-14 lbs. Life span: 11-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: yes when raised with them Dog of the Month for April This little Aussie is highly intelligent and brave, a good watchdog in spite […]
My husband Virgil and I have three retired racing greyhounds. We know something about their racing lives, and we’ve realized that there’s inspiration here for dogs in any active dog sport, like agility. On race day, a greyhound starts out with a very small breakfast. The small meal cues the dog that it’s a race […]
