The Lurcher is not an actual breed of dog but rather a type of dog, which usually has a member of the sighthound family for one of its parents. Sighthound breeds include the Greyhound, Whippet, Deerhound, Borzoi and Sluki. Other breeds commonly found within the family tree of a Lurcher include Border Collies and Bedlington Terriers.
This multiple crossing of breeds produces dogs that are exceptionally versatile in their use in the field. They are silent hunters, using exceptional speed and stamina to run down game, but they are also highly intelligent and make gentle, loyal companions.
Saturday 17th September Lurcher SHOWING DAY.
10am prompt OPEN LURCHER SHOW last chance to qualify for the Countrymans Weekly Champion of Champions Lurcher Finals, to take place at 2pm.
Lurchers
Ring A Events
Judging to commence at 10am
Judge: To be confirmed closer to the final
- Rough Puppy – Under 6 Months
2. Rough Puppy – 6 to 12 Months
3. Puppy Championship – Winners of classes 1 & 2 and 10 & 11 (from Ring B)
The Following classes are for Adult Dogs only
- Rough Dog – Under 23 Inches
5. Rough Bitch – Under 23 Inches
6. Rough Dog – 23 to 26 Inches
7. Rough Bitch – 23 to 26 Inches
8. Rough / Smooth Bitch – Over 26 Inches
9. Bull Cross Dog
18. Bull Cross Champion – Winners of Classes 9 and 17 (from Ring B)
19. Championship – Winners of classes 4 to 8 and 12 to 16 (from Ring B)
Lurchers
Ring B Events
Judging to commence at 10am
Judge: To be confirmed closer to the final
- Smooth Puppy – Under 6 Months
11. Smooth Puppy – 6 to 12 Months
3. Puppy Championship – Winners of classes 10 & 11 (judging to take place in Ring A)
The Following classes are for Adult Dogs only
- Smooth Dog – Under 23 Inches
13. Smooth Bitch – Under 23 Inches
14. Smooth Dog – 23 to 26 Inches
15. Smooth Bitch – 23 to 26 Inches
16. Rough / Smooth Dog – Over 26 Inches
17. Bull Cross Bitch
18. Bull Cross Champion – Winners of class 17 (Judging to take place in Ring A) – Trophy
19. Championship – Winners of classes 12 to 16 (Judging to take place in Ring A)
Lurchers
Ring C Events
Judging to commence at 10am
Judge: To be confirmed closer to the final
- Veteran Lurcher – 8 Years or over
21. Pure Bred Dog Bitch
22. Whippet Puppy
23. Whippet Bitch
24. Whippet Dog
25. Whippet Championship – Winners of classes 22 to 24
26. Rabbiting Dog / Bitch – Under 21 Inches
27. Rescue Dog / Bitch
28. Pair of Lurchers
29. Child Handler – Up to 8 years Old
30. Child Handler – 8 to 16 years Old
For more information please call Paddy Weaver of the Coursing Crew on 07737 765999