Lancashire Heeler

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Summary

The Lancashire Heeler is a small, energetic herding breed from England known for its loyalty and intelligence. They require a firm, experienced handler and plenty of exercise.

Origin and Purpose

Developed in Lancashire, England for herding cattle, sheep and other livestock.
Also used for ratting.

Appearance

Dimensions

Gender	Height	Weight
Female	10-12 inches	13-18 pounds
Male	10-12 inches	13-18 pounds

Coat

Attribute	Notes
Color	Black and tan Liver and tan
Type	Double coat
Length	Short

Care

Attribute	Notes
Shedding	Moderate
Grooming	Once or twice a week
Drooling	Low

Body

Attribute	Notes
Head	Proportionate to body
Skull	Flat, broad
Ears	Erect, pointed, triangular
Eyes	Almond shaped, dark
Nose	Black or liver, depending on coat color
Muzzle	Wedge-shaped, strong
Teeth	Scissor bite
Neck	Strong, muscular
Forequarters	Well-angulated
Fore Legs	Straight, strong
Hindquarters	Well-muscled, angulated
Hind Legs	Straight, strong
Feet	Small, compact, oval
Tail	Set high, carried in a slight curve over the back or level with the back
Gait	Quick, free, agile

Temperament

Intelligent
Loyal
Alert
Energetic
Independent
Wary of strangers

Social

Attribute	Notes
Affectionate with Family	true
Good with Children	Good with older children
Good with Dogs	Good with proper socialization
Good with Cats	Can be good with cats if raised together
Openness to Strangers	Wary
Playfulness Level	Moderate
Protective Nature	High
Adaptability Level	Moderate

Working Roles

Herding
Ratting
Companion

Exercise Needs

High

Health

Generally healthy, but prone to some genetic conditions such as Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) and Primary Lens Luxation (PLL).

Additional Notes

Requires a firm but fair handler and early socialization.
Can be prone to barking if not properly trained.

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