Lancashire Heeler
Lancashirský patař
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Key facts
| FCI group | 1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Category | Small |
Recognition features
- Small, powerful and energetic dog with tan markings on black or liver
- Short, thick, hard coat and erect ears
- Big energy in a small frame; friendly and nimble
Purpose
A small British cattle-herding dog with terrier instincts, today mainly a companion.
History
The origins are not clearly documented; it is suggested that when Welsh Corgis drove cattle to the Ormskirk area, the "Welsh heeler" met the Manchester Terrier. The breed has been bred in that area for many generations.
Coat
Fine undercoat covered with a short, thick, hard, flat weather-resistant topcoat; black and tan or liver and tan.
Similar breeds
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