Post by dad2paisley on Jul 2, 2006 12:35:24 GMT -5
The Longdog
By Katey
The Longdog is a Sighthound/Sighthound cross. They are most often used for hunting rabbits, usually by travelers. When their days in the fields are finished most are abandoned and left to the rescue centers to re home.
Many people are put off by the Longdog's appearance; thinking they will need a lot of exercise/maintenance, this is not the case. Most Longdogs will need no more exercise than a Greyhound (20-40 mins a day), though they have great endurance and can go for hours if you let them.
Because they are technically cross breeds, they do not inherit many pure bred health problems, though they can be subject to arthritis. The life expectancy for a Longdog is roughly 12-16yrs.
Temperament wise, Londogs are known to be gentle, placid dogs who love children. Most can get along with other house hold animals too. They are not known for dog aggression. Some will have a fair chase instinct (as they were bred to hunt) and will not be able to be let off the lead unless in an enclosed area, others have good recall. Either way it's not much of a problem as they do not need a great amount of exercise and generally walk well on the lead.
Longdogs cannot be kept as outdoor pets because of their thin fur/skin and will need to wear a coat in the winter. A well known trait of the Longdog is the 'couch potato', they love nothing more than sitting by a warm fire in the evenings, having a cuddle with their owner.
Overall I would recommend the Longdog to most people. They are very adaptable dogs who will suit most people's requirements, but they do not make very good watch/guard dogs. Low maintenance, gentle, loving animals, Longdogs make the most amazing pets.
If you are interested in Longdogs please keep in mind the term 'Lurcher' although Lurchers are Sighthound/Hearing dog crosses, most Longdogs are lumped under this name too. If you are looking for a Longdog, most Greyhound/Lurcher rescues will have them in, as will many multi breed centers, they are hard to re home due to the common mis belief that they need a lot of exercise.
This is my Longdog Lenny, he was abandoned by gypsies after being used for rabbiting. He is well behaved and the most patient, gentle dog I have ever met. Even people who despise dogs have fallen for Len.
By Katey
The Longdog is a Sighthound/Sighthound cross. They are most often used for hunting rabbits, usually by travelers. When their days in the fields are finished most are abandoned and left to the rescue centers to re home.
Many people are put off by the Longdog's appearance; thinking they will need a lot of exercise/maintenance, this is not the case. Most Longdogs will need no more exercise than a Greyhound (20-40 mins a day), though they have great endurance and can go for hours if you let them.
Because they are technically cross breeds, they do not inherit many pure bred health problems, though they can be subject to arthritis. The life expectancy for a Longdog is roughly 12-16yrs.
Temperament wise, Londogs are known to be gentle, placid dogs who love children. Most can get along with other house hold animals too. They are not known for dog aggression. Some will have a fair chase instinct (as they were bred to hunt) and will not be able to be let off the lead unless in an enclosed area, others have good recall. Either way it's not much of a problem as they do not need a great amount of exercise and generally walk well on the lead.
Longdogs cannot be kept as outdoor pets because of their thin fur/skin and will need to wear a coat in the winter. A well known trait of the Longdog is the 'couch potato', they love nothing more than sitting by a warm fire in the evenings, having a cuddle with their owner.
Overall I would recommend the Longdog to most people. They are very adaptable dogs who will suit most people's requirements, but they do not make very good watch/guard dogs. Low maintenance, gentle, loving animals, Longdogs make the most amazing pets.
If you are interested in Longdogs please keep in mind the term 'Lurcher' although Lurchers are Sighthound/Hearing dog crosses, most Longdogs are lumped under this name too. If you are looking for a Longdog, most Greyhound/Lurcher rescues will have them in, as will many multi breed centers, they are hard to re home due to the common mis belief that they need a lot of exercise.
This is my Longdog Lenny, he was abandoned by gypsies after being used for rabbiting. He is well behaved and the most patient, gentle dog I have ever met. Even people who despise dogs have fallen for Len.
