Lancashire Heeler
Also called Ormskirk Heeler and Ormskirk Terrier
- Great with kids
The Lancashire Heeler is a small to medium-sized breed of dog that was developed in England. It is an active and intelligent breed that is loyal and friendly. The Lancashire Heeler stands between 11-13 inches at the shoulder and has a short and dense coat that comes in various colors and patterns.
- Weight
- 18–24 lb (8–11 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 10–12 in (25–31 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Double
- Origin
- Lancashire, England (17th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Confident
Courageous
Energetic
Happy
Coat colours
Black and tan and liver and tan
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Lancashire Heeler
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Breeds of a similar size
All small breeds
Sources
- Standard for the Lancashire Heeler - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Lancashire Heeler | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Lancashire Heeler | Breed Standards | The Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- Lancashire Heeler - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Lancashire Heeler Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).