Calling all pointy hound pros- Newbie Here

[MadCap]

Hello,

We're hopefully (fingers, toes, legs and eyes crossed) adopting a lurcher puppy next week.

I've had rescue puppies when I was growing up, but they were always robust looking lab crosses. Lurchers are so delicate looking that I'm terrified of doing something wrong.

Any helpful advice or pointing to resources on how to rear a lurcher differently than any other mutt would be really appreciated.

Oh and especially helping it integrate with our cat. The dog won't be allowed upstairs as to give the cat her space and the shelter are going to check which puppies will be suitable for cats.

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Not my dog but my bosses dog is an adopted lurcher. He lives with another dog and 5 cats and I didn't want this to go unanswered. I've also looked after several others.
Something to consider is how to feed the cats as well as the dog; the lurchers I know and have looked after are greedy and won't think twice about swiping a cats food given the chance.
Great idea about having somewhere safe for the cats to escape to.
My bosses lurcher is an absolute spud. Utterly gorgeous but not very bright. He roo's and mumbles and is generally a vocal dog.
Hates the cold - he has several dog onesies that he loves.
Likes rough play but doesn't handle minor injury/illness well that said he had a condition that might have potentially meant he lost his eye and was an absolute brick about all the vets and the examinations, eye drops etc so they aren't always as fragile as we think.
Trainings the big one. They are sight hounds which can mean recall is difficult due to high prey drives but it's down to the individual dog. Get pup socialised. I've found they thrive on routine even more than other breeds.
I've found them to be a cuddly/affectionate breed who like company and are often very food driven (which is a huge plus for training!).
Some need a good run each day whereas others are much more sedate. That's another one that's entirely down to individual dogs in my experience.

Absolutely adore the breed, they can occasionally be challenging but they are lovely lovely dogs. Good luck xx

Thank you very much for the reply. I really appreciate it.

Hi I know nothing about dogs but you repost in the doghouse there are lots of knowledgeable dog owners there and a fair few have experience with pointy hounds generally.

Thanks will do!

I have a Whippet. In general if they are raised with cats they are OK with them. Sight hounds are basically the best dogs ever! They may look delicate but aside from being sensitive to the cold (if it's cold enough for u to wear a coat they should too) and not overly liking the rain, they are just the same as any other dog... Good luck keeping it downstairs though they are extreme cuddles and my whippet loves nothing more than curling up under the duvet at our feet in the morning! He sleeps downstairs in a crate, but is on the sofa or the bed any chance he gets

Oh also be aware they can have quite sensitive stomachs, so try not to feed them absolute crap dog food. And if u change it then do it gradually