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CATALOG OF BREEDS | CROSSBREEDS

Lurcher

HEIGHT 22–28in (55–71cm) Any color
WEIGHT 60–71lb (27–32kg)
LIFE SPAN 13–14 years

Famed as a poacher’s dog and used to hunt rabbit and
hare, Lurchers were traditionally first-generation
crosses of a sight hound with a terrier or
a herding dog. Today they are also Blue merle
bred with each other and ideally
are greyhound size. In the home
Lurchers are peaceful and tolerant Round eyes Fine,
give alert pointed
and make fine family companions. expression
muzzle

Long,
Rough coat slender
legs
Belly distinctly
Slight tucked up
feathering
on tail

Cockerpoo

HEIGHT Toy: Up to 10in (25cm); Miniature: 11–14in (28–35cm); Standard: Over 15in (38cm) Any color
WEIGHT Toy: Up to 11lb (5kg); Miniature: 13–20lb (6–9kg); Standard: Over 22lb (10kg)
LIFE SPAN 14–15 years

Most Cockerpoos are first-generation crosses
of a Toy or Miniature Poodle (see p.276) Large, round,
with a Cocker Spaniel or sometimes dark eyes Long hair
on muzzle
English Cocker Spaniel (see pp.222– Square and
compact body
23). They are particularly valued for
their tractable and affectionate
characters. Their appearance is
a variable mix of the parent breeds,
but always with a wavy coat that
sheds very little.

Drop ears covered
with long, silky hair
Light fawn

Tail usually STANDARD Large paws
feathered covered
with hair

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