The group at Dogs Trust Manchester is urging anybody with a dog-shaped gap of their life to think about adopting a long-legged Lurcher who has been ready precisely a 12 months to seek out his perpetually home.
Lurchers are sighthounds (similar to a Greyhound, Whippet or Saluki) crossed with one other breed and due to this fact differ in measurement, with variable hair lengths, and are present in all kinds of colors. They are recognized for his or her lengthy, sleek frames, deep chests and loyalty as a companion.
However, regardless of their loving natures, Lurchers can typically spend longer within the charity’s care than different breeds, and that’s the case for six-year-old Max who arrived on the Denton-based rehoming centre in September final 12 months.
Max has seen lots of of dogs head off to their perpetually houses, together with different Lurchers, however though he has bought the centre workers wrapped round his paws, he has been neglected.
Lisa Eardley, Manager at Dogs Trust Manchester, says, “Lurchers are loyal dogs that kind very robust bonds with their house owners. They are typically reliable, light and affectionate so will deliver lots of like to their proprietor’s lives and we all know that’s true of Max. He not too long ago went on a sleepover with a member of workers and settled in instantly!
“It is a myth that Lurchers need a huge amount of exercise and long walks, they do need regular exercise like every dog, but they also very much relish lounging on the sofa and again, Max is typical of his breed.”
Max has confirmed himself to be a girls man and enjoys the corporate of feminine dogs, however he reacts to male dogs, so he has been muzzle skilled since arriving on the centre. He is aware of when he’s bought his muzzle on that it’s time to go out on an journey and he loves a visit out within the automotive.
Lisa provides, “He will make an exquisite addition to a household. As he reacts to male dogs ideally his new household will have the ability to take him to beautiful locations the place dogs aren’t off lead, and he walks superbly on the lead so being out with him in quieter areas is an actual pleasure. He can also be a foodie so if he wants distracting when he’s out and about, a tasty deal with all the time does the trick!
“We know Lurchers are at their happiest when they are with their owner, the one they love, so we are really hoping that Max finds his own special someone very soon so he can live his best life and bring laughter and love to a family, just like he’s brought to us.”
Max is a surprising boy who’s pleasant with everybody he meets and will stay with youngsters aged 14 and over.
To discover out extra about Max please go to www.dogstrust.org.uk/manchester and to seek out out extra concerning the breed go to https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/getting-dog/breeds/lurcher
