THE Lancashire Heeler
BY JEFFREY KESTNER, USLHC JEC
T he Lancashire Heeler, native to the United Kingdom, has been used for hundreds of years as working dogs on farms in the Lancashire area. Though a little-known breed, they are still working on farms today. The Lancashire Heeler, once known as the Ormskirk Heel- er, was first recognized by The Kennel Club (UK) in 1981, when it was placed on the Rare Breeds Register as a Vulnerable
Native Breed. Due to the small number of dogs compris- ing the gene pool, there is a risk of inherited diseases of the eye. The United States Lancashire Heeler Club, the breed’s parent club, is currently in the Miscellaneous Group, work- ing toward full recognition. These Heelers compete in every applicable event, both performance and companion, as well as UKC conformation.
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