Kangaroo Dog vs Lurcher
Compare the Kangaroo Dog to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Kangaroo Dogs and Lurchers.
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Height
24-31 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
50-105 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Origin Country
Australia
Ireland
Origin Year
1850 AD
1400 AD
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Medium
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Kangaroo Dog
Lurcher
