Black, white and Tan lurcher. Looking at the camera wearing a red harness and lead.

A black and tan dog with a long snout and upright ears wears a red harness and looks toward the camera, indoors with coats hanging in the background.

A black and tan dog with large eyes wears a red harness and stands on a patterned blanket indoors, looking up at the camera.

A black and tan dog wearing a red harness stands indoors, looking at the camera with its tongue slightly out.

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Giraffe

Needs some support

Lurcher
Size: Large
2 years
Female
Admitted July 2025
Ref: 125404

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How much training will I need?

Needs some support

Can I be left alone?

Potentially, once settled

Giraffe will need her home alone training worked on once she’s settled into her new home and should be able to do a few hours.

Do I have any medical conditions?

Existing conditions

Giraffe currently has conjunctivitis and this will require consideration before this pet is rehomed.

Our rehoming team will be able to give you further information if you apply to rehome her and you are a successful match.

We would also advise that any medical conditions, be that historic or ongoing, are discussed with your own vet prior to taking them home.

Can I live with dogs?

Yes

Can I live with cats?

Can I live with small pets?

Additional information

Giraffe would love to live with another dog to play with and continue to build her confidence. She can live with dogs of a medium size upwards who will also play and do zoomies with her.

What kind of family am I looking for?

We feel she will do better with older children 8+ who will be calm around her and keep excitement levels low initially whilst she comes out of her shell.

What type of environment would suit me?

A fully enclosed garden will be essential to help with toilet training and allow Giraffe to have some lead free zoomies.

Giraffe is a lively, playful Lurcher with a big heart and even bigger zoomies! She’s full of fun and loves nothing more than racing around with her toys or playing chase with her doggy friends. If you’ve got another dog at home, Giraffe will likely be their new best mate – she loves canine company!
She can be a little unsure around new people at first, but don’t be fooled – once she’s comfortable, her goofy, affectionate side really shines through. Giraffe is curious, fun and always up for a game… once she’s had a good sniff and knows she’s safe in your company.

Breed at a glance: Lurcher

Goofy, elegant and strong contenders for the best snoozers, there are many sides to the lovely Lurcher! Learn more about the breed at Ask Woodgreen.

Weight

9-40 kg

Size

Medium

Shedding

Moderate

Exercise needs

40-60 mins

Grooming needs

Low

Life expectancy

12-15 years

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