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284 GUIDE T O BREED S

LURCHER

FLEET-FOOTED OUTDOORS, AT HOME, THIS DOG IS LAID-BACK AND RELAXED

Height range Famed as a poacher’s dog and used to hunt rabbit and hare, traditionally
22–28 in (55–71 cm) Lurchers were first-generation crosses of a sight hound with a terrier or
Weight range a herding dog. Today, they are also bred with each other and ideally
60–71 lb (27–32 kg)
are greyhound size. In the home, Lurchers are
merle coat
Life span 13–14 years peaceful and tolerant and make Rough, blue-
Origin UK fine family companions.
Fine,
pointed
muzzle
Other colors Round eyes
give alert
expression

Any color
Long,
slender legs
Belly distinctly
Smooth, tucked up
fawn coat
Slight feathering
on tail
Smooth-haired Rough-haired

COCKAPOO

THIS INTELLIGENT, GREGARIOUS, AND RELAXED DOG MAKES AN EASY COUNTRY OR CITY COMPANION

Height range Most Cockapoos are first-generation crosses of a Toy or Miniature Long hair
Toy: Poodle (see p.271) with a Cocker Spaniel or sometimes an English on muzzle
Up to 10 in (up to 25 cm)
Miniature: Cocker Spaniel (see p.222). They are particularly valued for their
11–14 in (28–35 cm) amenable and affectionate characters. Their appearance is a
Standard:
Over 15 in (over 38 cm) variable mix of the parent breeds, but always Square and
with a wavy coat that sheds very little. compact body
Weight range
Toy:
Up to 11 lb (up to 5 kg)
Miniature: Large, dark,
13–20 lb (6–9 kg) round eyes
Standard:
Over 22 lb (over 10 kg)
Life span 14–15 years
Origin Mostly USA
Drop ears
Tail usually covered with
feathered long, silky hair
Fine,
Other colors fawn coat
Large paws
Standard covered by hair
Any color

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