Galgo Espanol vs Lurcher
Compare the Galgo Espanol to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Galgo Espanols and Lurchers.
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-15 Years
Height
23½-27½ Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
50-60 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Origin Country
Spain
Ireland
Origin Year
-600 BC
1400 AD
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-15 Years
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Galgo Espanol
Lurcher
