The team at Dogs Trust Manchester is urging anyone with a dog-shaped hole in their life to consider adopting a long-legged Lurcher who has been waiting exactly a year to find his forever home.

Lurchers are sighthounds (such as a Greyhound, Whippet or Saluki) crossed with another breed and therefore differ in size, with variable hair lengths, and are found in a wide variety of colours. They are known for their long, graceful frames, deep chests and loyalty as a companion. 

 However, despite their loving natures, Lurchers can often spend longer in the charity’s care than other breeds, and that is the case for six-year-old Max who arrived at the Denton-based rehoming centre in September last year. 

 Max has seen hundreds of dogs head off to their forever homes, including other Lurchers, but although he has got the centre staff wrapped around his paws, he has been overlooked.  

 Lisa Eardley, Manager at Dogs Trust Manchester, says, “Lurchers are loyal dogs that form very strong bonds with their owners. They tend to be trustworthy, gentle and affectionate so will bring a lot of love to their owner’s lives and we know that is true of Max. He recently went on a sleepover with a member of staff and settled in immediately! 

“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 proven himself to be a ladies man and enjoys the company of female dogs, but he reacts to male dogs, so he has been muzzle trained since arriving at the centre. He knows when he’s got his muzzle on that it’s time to head out on an adventure and he loves a trip out in the car. 

Lisa adds, “He will make a wonderful addition to a family. As he reacts to male dogs ideally his new family will be able to take him to lovely places where dogs aren’t off lead, and he walks beautifully on the lead so being out with him in quieter areas is a real joy. He is also a foodie so if he needs distracting when he’s out and about, a tasty treat always 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 stunning boy who is friendly with everyone he meets and could live with children aged 14 and over.  

 To find out more about Max please go to www.dogstrust.org.uk/manchester and to find out more about the breed go to https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/getting-dog/breeds/lurcher