NEWRescue lurchers for adoption and rehoming in London
There are 8 lurchers looking for a new home in London right now, listed by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and Dogs Trust. Includes lurcher crosses.
By listed age: 6 adults and 2 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 2 medium and 6 large.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
8 dogs looking for a home
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NEWBubbles
9 years, 8 months · Female · Lurcher
Largehigh energy
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London
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NEWChief
7 years, 1 month · Male · Lurcher
Largehigh energy
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London
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NEWGroot
3 years, 4 months · Male · Lurcher
Large
Can live with: Children
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London
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About lurchers
What lurchers are like to live with
A lurcher is a type, not a breed. Dogs Trust describes it as a sighthound, such as a Greyhound, Whippet or Saluki, crossed with another breed such as a Collie or Terrier. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home says the same: lurchers "are not actually a recognised breed".
Because the mix varies, lurchers vary a lot in size, coat and character, depending on the breeds in the mix. The profile and the rescue are your best guide to what this dog is like.
Size and exercise
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home says lurchers generally need moderate amounts of exercise and tend to prefer short bursts. It also notes they can have a high prey drive, which means they need plenty of exercise and stimulation. Ask the rescue whether this dog has good recall off the lead.
Grooming
Dogs Trust says lurchers generally only need a weekly brush. A rough-coated lurcher may need more, so ask the rescue.
Health
As a cross, a lurcher has no breed health scheme of its own. Ask the rescue what vet checks the dog has had and whether any condition is known, and let your own vet advise after that.
Children, cats and other dogs
Sighthound crosses often like to chase. Blue Cross says lurchers are a cross between a greyhound or other sighthound and another breed, often a terrier or herding breed, and advises talking to the rescue centre about your home. Whether this dog can live with cats, small pets or children is something the rescue will have assessed, so go by what it says.
Sources (checked 29 September 2026)
- Dogs Trust: Lurcher
- Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home: Breed traits of lurchers and sighthounds
- Blue Cross: Why greyhounds and lurchers make great family pets (read in Chrome; the site blocks automated fetches)
Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
Lurchers in London: your questions
How many rescue lurchers are available for adoption in London?
As of 30 September 2026, 8 lurchers are listed for adoption in London on LocalPetFinder, from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and Dogs Trust. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Are there lurcher puppies for adoption in London?
Not right now: none of the 8 listed in London is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.
What is a lurcher?
A lurcher is a sighthound, such as a Greyhound, Whippet or Saluki, crossed with another breed such as a Collie or Terrier, as Dogs Trust puts it. It is a type rather than a recognised breed, so lurchers vary in size and coat.
How much does it cost to adopt a lurcher in London?
Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.
Are there lurchers for sale in London?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every lurcher on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre, and rescues rehome animals for an adoption fee rather than selling them: for example, Battersea charges £230 for an adult dog and Dogs Trust £300. The fee goes towards the vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.
Can I get a free lurcher in London, or one under £500?
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Many rescue fees are under £500: Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to good home" is a private advert, not a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.
Is there a lurcher rescue near me in London?
This page lists every lurcher with the rescues we list in London and the places within it. You can also see lurchers across England. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
More dogs in London
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See all 52 dogs in London → · Lurchers across England → · Lurchers across the UK →
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