How to Identify a Lancashire Heeler

Lancashire Heelers are farm dogs who are also known as Ormskirk Terrier and assigned to the herding group. Their exact history and origins are unknown, but they are thought to have ancestors including Corgis and Manchester Terriers. [1] Even though they share some characteristics with other dog breeds, they have several unique ones as well. This wikiHow will help you figure out whether a dog is a Lancashire Heeler.

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Body Structure

  1. Lancashire Heelers are relatively small dogs, being usually anywhere from 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) tall and weighing somewhere between 9–17 pounds (4.1–7.7 kg). [2]
  2. Lancashire Heelers should have a head that is proportionate to their body and a flat skull that should be wide between the dog's ears. The skull tapers moving toward their eyes and also toward their nose. [3]
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  3. Lancashire Heelers should have ears that are erect or lifted. They should not be drop ears. [4]
  4. Lancashire Heelers should have eyes that are almond in shape, medium in size, and set apart wide from each other. The eyes should be dark in color, unless the dog is liver-colored, in which case you may notice lighter-colored eyes. [5]
  5. Lancashire Heelers should have a high-set tail that is not docked. The dog should carry their tail curved a little and over their back if the dog is alert. However, it should not fully appear to be in the form of a ring. [6]
  6. Overall, Lancashire Heelers should appear powerful and have a build that is sturdy. Their gait should be brisk and smart overall. [7]
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Coat

  1. Lancashire Heelers can either be black and tan or liver and tan. You should notice tan-colored spots frequently above their eyes and on their cheeks, as well as tan coloring that is rich on their chest, muzzle, under their tail, inside their hind legs, and from their knees going down. You should also ideally notice a liver or black-colored "thumb mark" (the color of this is dependent on the dog's coat color) directly above the dog's front feet. [8]
  2. Lancashire Heelers should have an undercoat with a fine texture and a topcoat that feels hard in texture. [9]
  3. Overall, Lancashire Heelers should have a topcoat that is thick, flat, and short in length. The topcoat should be a little longer in length on the dog's neck, and you should not notice the undercoat through the dog's topcoat. It should also not cause the mane's hair to stand up. [10]
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Temperament

  1. With their family, Lancashire Heelers are known to usually be affectionate. [11]
  2. Lancashire Heelers are active dogs overall with a lot of energy, so this is something to keep in mind. [12]
  3. Lancashire Heelers may be stubborn and need training that is assertive and consistent yet patient. [13]
  4. Lancashire Heelers are usually suspicious towards strangers and may bark as needed, making them typically good watchdogs. [14]
    • Proper socialization will be needed in order to keep this wariness from becoming a large issue. [15]
  5. Lancashire Heelers may not be the friendliest with other dogs, so while they can generally do okay with other animals in general, careful introductions need to happen first. [16]
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      • If you would like to know your dog's breed, consider dog DNA testing. This can help confirm whether or not your dog is a Lancashire Heeler.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/lancashire-heeler/
      2. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/lancashire-heeler/
      3. ↑ http://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Lancashire_Heeler.pdf
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      7. ↑ http://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Lancashire_Heeler.pdf
      8. ↑ http://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Lancashire_Heeler.pdf
      9. ↑ http://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Lancashire_Heeler.pdf
      1. ↑ http://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Lancashire_Heeler.pdf
      2. ↑ https://www.thesprucepets.com/lancashire-heeler-dog-breed-profile-4773060
      3. ↑ https://www.thesprucepets.com/lancashire-heeler-dog-breed-profile-4773060
      4. ↑ https://www.dogzone.com/breeds/lancashire-heeler/
      5. ↑ https://www.dogzone.com/breeds/lancashire-heeler/
      6. ↑ https://www.thesprucepets.com/lancashire-heeler-dog-breed-profile-4773060
      7. ↑ https://www.thesprucepets.com/lancashire-heeler-dog-breed-profile-4773060

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