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Lancashire Heeler
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Lancashire Heeler
(Ormskirk Heeler)
Nikki, a black/tan Lancashire Heeler age 7 months. Photo Courtesy of Hotpot Lancashire Heelers.
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Pronunciation |
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Description |
The Lancashire Heeler is set low to the
ground; legs are short in relation to the rest of the body. It has wide-set
larger ears. The ears should be erect, drop ears are undesired by breeders. The
head is always in proportion with the body. The bright eyes are set wide apart.
The legs are short and sturdy and the paws turn out slightly. The hindquarters
are very well muscled. The chest is long, deep and the abdomen is firm. The back
is strong. The tail is set high and carried forward over the back. The coat is
seasonably long or short. In the wintertime the coat is plush with a visible
mane and in the summer it has a sleek shiny coat. |
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Temperament |
The Lancashire Heeler is very alert and
friendly with those he knows but may be wary of strangers. An excellent ratter
with rabbit catching potential. It has superior strength and broad instinctive
abilities. This breed makes a pleasant companion, and does best with older
considerate children. The Lancashire may nip at peoples heels as it has a strong
instinct to herd and must be taught not to do it to people. This breed may be
difficult to obedience train, but it is trainable. While it has great herding
instincts and will make a wonderful herder of cattle, goats and horses it is
rarely used as such. Make sure you are this dog's firm, confident, consistent pack leader to avoid Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behavior problems. Always remember, dogs are canines, not humans. Be sure to meet their natural instincts as animals.
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Height, Weight |
Height: 10-12 inches (25-31 cm.)
Weight: 6-13 pounds (3-6 kg.) |
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Living Conditions |
This breed is a good dog for apartment
living. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard as long as
they are properly exercised. This breed will do okay in colder
climates as long as it has proper shelter. |
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Exercise |
The Lancashire Heeler has a lot of energy
and it must be kept busy. They need
to be taken on a daily, brisk,
long walk. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. |
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Life Expectancy |
12-13 years |
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Grooming |
This breed is easy to groom. Comb and
brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. The
coat is seasonably long or short. In the wintertime the coat is plush with a
visible mane and in the summer it has a sleek shiny coat. |
| Origin |
When people no longer greatly relied on
cattle dogs the Lancashire Heeler declined in numbers greatly to the point of
practical extinction. Today's Lancashire Heelers are a re-creation of the
original Lancashire Heelers. The re-creation has lines of the Welsh
Corgi and the Manchester Terrier.
Today's Lancashire Heelers are almost identical to the Lancashire that existed a
long time ago. Although the new Lancashire's retain the excellent ability to
herd, they are now rarely used for cattle herding. |
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Recognition |
FCI, KCGB, NKC, CKC, APRI, ACR, DRA |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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Tammy, a liver/tan female. Photo Courtesy of Hotpot Lancashire Heelers.
Lancashire Heeler Pictures 1
Small Dogs vs Medium and Large Dogs
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