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- Lancashire Heeler Basics
- Lancashire Heeler Appearance
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- Lancashire Heeler Health
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Where are Lancashire Heelers from?
In the late 19th century in Omskirk, West Lancashire, England, a Welsh Corgi used to drive livestock was crossed with a black and tan terrier (likely the Manchester Terrier), resulting in the Lancashire Heeler.
How many types of Lancashire Heelers are there?
There is just one type of Lancashire Heeler.
Which breeds mix with Lancashire Heelers?
None known.
Lancashire Heeler size
Lancashire Heelers are small dogs, most weighing 6-13 lbs and standing around 10-12 inches tall.
What colors do Lancashire Heelers come in?
Lancashire Heelers are black and tan or liver and tan.
How much do Lancashire Heelers shed?
The Lancashire Heeler is a moderate shedder.
How much do Lancashire Heelers bark?
The Lancashire Heeler uses his voice on occasion, but not to excess.
Are Lancashire Heelers good with kids?
Lancashire Heelers are great with older children that know how to properly behave around small dogs. They might be too boisterous for younger children, and definitely have a tendency to nip at the heels in effort to "herd" small children. As with any breed, it is recommended that your child is always supervised when interacting with your Lancashire Heeler to keep both the child and dog safe.
Are Lancashire Heelers good family dogs?
While it may have the heeler moniker, the Lancashire Heeler behaves more like a friendly terrier who is good with children. Nipping at heels aside, the Lancashire Heeler is a happy, energetic, playful, outgoing breed with a good disposition. This breed has quite a bit of energy and will need plenty of exercise each day.
Do Lancashire Heelers have a lot of health problems?
The small gene pool and the dwindling number of Lancashire Heelers are health risks for this breed, though they usually live well into their teens.
What diseases are Lancashire Heelers prone to?
1. Eye Issues: Primary Lens luxation, an inherited dislocation of the eye that occurs when the support ligaments of the lens (a sphere shaped area of the eye that focuses light on the retina) weaken or break. The weakening of the ligaments causes the lens to dislocate from its normal position. Depending on the direction the lens falls, it can prevent proper drainage of fluid from the eye and lead to glaucoma. The condition is also very painful and can cause blindness if the luxation is not su...
How much does a Lancashire Heeler cost?
You can adopt a Lancashire Heeler at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt a Lancashire Heeler is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Lancashire Heelers from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $1,000-$1,500.
Where can I adopt a Lancashire Heeler?
The easiest way to adopt a Lancashire Heeler would be through a rescue that specializes in Lancashire Heelers. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Lancashire Heelers in your area.
Browse adoptable Lancashire Heelers near you or by location. Learn about this small, energetic, and friendly breed's history, appearance, temperament, health, and more.
Here you can find the breeders of Lancashire Heelers who have/expect pups. When buying a LH, please make sure that the breeder has done the proper health-tests on the dogs before breeding them: PLL...
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9 to 17 pounds. height. 12 inches (male), 10 inches (female) family. Herding. Small but mighty, the Lancashire Heeler a terrier-type working dog. He is sturdily built, his body slightly longer than it is tall, with a medium-to-high energy level. His short, weather-resistant coat can be either black-and-tan or liver-and-tan, and he carries his ...
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LANCASHIRE HEELER ASSOCIATION LIST OF BREEDERS . These breeders agree to abide by both the LHA and KenneI CIub RuIes and Code of Ethics. The Association does not endorse any particuIar breeder and puppy buyers shouId satisfy themseIves that any breeder meets their criteria before purchasing a puppy.
