Australian Staghound
Australian Staghound
| Other names |
Staghound |
| Country of origin |
Australia |
| Traits |
| Height |
Male |
68 - 76cm |
|
Female |
65 - 73cm |
| Coat |
rough, smooth |
| Color |
All colors |
| Litter size |
8-10 pups |
| Life span |
12-15 years |
|
| Classification and standards |
|
| Dog (Canis lupus familiaris) |
The Australian Staghound is a hybrid of the Greyhound and the Scottish Deerhound dogs that were brought to Australia by European settlers. They were used for hunting in Australia dating back to the late 18th century, but have not been recognized as a distinct breed. The Australian Staghound is a distant cousin of the American Staghound, with a distinct bloodline that's native to Australia. Staghounds are bred specifically for coursing, or hunting by sight.[1] "Australian Staghounds" are the type of dog known as "lurchers" in the United Kingdom.
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