lurcher

[mybutty]

i got from a resue 2+ years ago a lurcher bitch. at the time i also had a 13 year old mongrel. the lurcher was well under weight scared of her own shadow. and very nervous. she could'ne seen to relax and was on alert all the time. the dogs got on well with eachother and after about a year the lurcher had put on weight was more confident and could relax alot more and could even go to sleep while in our company. but a few weeks before last xmas we had to have our mongrel put down. at first the lurcher was fine did'nt seem to bother her that her friend was gone. but over the last few months. she has got alot more nervous.jumps at the slightest noise or movement. and just seems so unhappy. she eats fine and loves her walks. but in doors she just mopes about. i was going to take her to the vets but thought i'd ask on here first to see if anyone had any ideas on how i could make her happy again. thanks for any replys

[penelope2]

Longdogs are a X between two sight/gazehounds.

[penelope2]

They are fabulous dogs pastafreak.

[owdhamer]

get another rescue dog a retired greyhound maybe

[pastafreak]

I have a lurcher penelope-tiny compared to a Wolfie. If I ever come into money-and had the space-I'd love a giant breed.

[RATTER15]

Wolfhounds are an amazing breed to live with, we feel privileged every day that we can share our lives with these magnificent beasts. I have had dogs all my life but never known such a closeness as we do with these hounds.

[mybutty]

i'm going away for a week on saturday. but when i get back i think we may well be looking for a companion for betty boo our lovely lurcher. thank you everyone for your comments.

[penelope2]

Hi Ratter15, agree wholeheartedly with your comments. I've owned dogs for over 55 years and had some beautiful animals in that time, but there is just something special about the Wolfhound, the 'Gentle Giants'.

[Grandpappy]

Get her some company quickly! .We had two lurchers for 15 yrs. and I had to have old Juno put down 'cos of Septacemia,etc and poor old Cassie pined for another month and had a heart attack!
We are looking again for TWO rescue lurchers-everybody needs company.

[Brinjal]

Sounds like she is depressed take her to the vet. He may give her a vitamin b shot. And get a companion for her