The Lurcher is not considered a purebred dog. Normally, one of the parents is a member of the Greyhound family. It is assumed that this type of dog was developed because in the past, in England only noble blood was allowed to own a Greyhound or any other sighthound. This cross produced a sound hunting companion for the commoners. The Lurcher is generally an obedient dog making it an excellent coursing hound, hunter and companion.
