THE LANCASHIRE HEELER
A ROBUST LITTLE DROVER The Lancashire Heeler is the smallest of the Herding Breeds. A robust little drover, Heelers have traditionally been used to drive cattle from farm to market, but they also exhibit Terrier instincts when rabbiting and ratting. Small, powerful, sturdily built, and an alert and energetic worker, the Heeler is courageous, happy, and affectionate to the owner. The smooth coat colors are black & tan and liver & tan. The fine undercoat is covered throughout by a weather-resistant, short, thick, hard, flat topcoat. HEALTH: NOW AND FUTURE The Lancashire Heeler is a very healthy dog, and the health of the breed is priority, first and foremost. The USLHC encourages breeders to participate in the CHIC program. The ULSHC has partnered with OFA to establish the minimum protocol for spe- cific health screenings that include DNA testing for PLL (Primary Lens Luxation) and CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly) as well as veteri- nary evaluation of the patella. We continue to evaluate the need for additional testing for this breed as information becomes available. NEXT STEPS The USLHC Judges Education Committee is finishing up the AKC Lancashire Heeler Judges Education Presentation, which will be available very soon. In the meantime, look for our Heelers in the Miscellaneous Classes at All-Breed Shows and OPEN Shows. Our members are passionate about this breed and are happy to visit with you. BREEDERS IN THE US Below is a listing of the active breeders in the US. These would be USLHC members who have had litters in the past two years or are planning future breedings.
In Alphabetical Order by Kennel Name:
Kennel Name
Breeder Name
State
Aberdeen
Jean Turoci
NC MA MS NY
Baystar
Elaine Giannelli
Broken Wing’s
Patricia Blankenship Sid & Virginia Cranston
Cranston KCEE’s Kimmark
Karen Cox
NJ RI
Heidi Benson
KWONTUMLEAP
Linda Walawander Sheryl Bradbury Holly Simmons & Julie Simmons
NY NE
Mashury
Prairiewyn
IA
Prestige
Sheila Mesick
NY
Quickheels Siren Song
Meaghan Thacker Christina Taddei
FL
MA OH
St. Johns
Jeff Bazell & Jeff Kestner
As our membership grows and our Heeler population increases, we invite you to join us and be a part of the growth and journey of this awesome little breed with a huge personality! For more infor- mation, visit the Club’s website: https://www.unitedstateslancashire- heelerclub.com or contact Sheryl Bradbury, USLHC President, at 816-308-2424 or sherylbradbury@windstream.net.
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