Agility is something that makes good use of the Lurcher’s love of speed. It is a lot of fun, good exercise, and helps develop a strong bond between dog and owner.

Most Lurchers, other breeds and crossbreeds are known within agility circles as “ABC” dogs (Anything But a Collie), and it is exciting to see them hold their own, and sometimes even win, in such a Collie-dominated sport.

Lurchers are usually very accurate jumpers, having lots of muscle power, and can be so fast that it’s difficult to take a photograph of them clearing an obstacle! A Lurcher can give you as good a run for your money on an agility course as a sheepdog, and when the job is done, is happy to go home and fall sound asleep!

The perfect agility dog, really...

 Is your Lurcher partial to a little agility action?

Send in your action shots via email and we will endeavour to post them here for all to see!

Here are some of your photos...

	Geordie He came down to Pip from Newcastle in February 2002 at four months of age and has taken to agility like a fish to water. Geordie is now five years old and a novice agility dog. Last summer he reached the ABC semi-finals of agility at Newton Heath in Manchester where this picture was taken. I think you can see how much he enjoyed it. If you want any more pictures or wish to contact me, my email address is pauline@rosiefutures.wanadoo.co.uk (Pauline Clements)
	Sam This is Sam who arrived from Ireland to the EGLR in July 2005. He has just started competing at agility and we are having great fun. Hopefully he will enjoy it for some time to come. [Photo submitted by Dawn Birch]