The English Lurcher is not a purebred dog but is of definite type, usually having a member of the greyhound family as one of its parents.
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It is thought to have been developed because, at one time in England, only those of noble blood were permitted to own a Greyhound or any other sight-dogs such as the Saluki, Wippet, Borzoi, Afgan hound, irish wolfhound, Deerhound, etc. So these crosses were made to produce an efficient hunting companion for commoners and a popular poacher's dog.
Possibly the best Lurchers result from a Greyhound X working herding cross. The Lurcher's coat can be rough or smooth and it should look like a relative of the Deerhound, Saluki or Greyhound.
The Lurcher is generally an obedient dog, which makes an excellent coursing hound and hunter, and will combine this role with that of a faithful and affectionate family pet. It needs plenty of exercise and a daily brushing.