Greyhound vs Lurcher
Compare the Greyhound to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Greyhounds and Lurchers.
Greyhound
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-15 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Lurcher
Origin Country
Egypt
Ireland
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1400 AD
Greyhound
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Lurcher
Greyhound
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Lurcher
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Greyhound
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Greyhound
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Greyhound
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greyhound
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-15 Years
Greyhound
Lurcher
Greyhound
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Greyhound
Lurcher
