Lancashire Heeler
This short, sweet herding breed hides a terrier personality beneath a Corgi-like appearance.
Height: 10 to 12 inches at shoulder
Weight: about 14 pounds
Coat: coarse and thick
Life span: 9 to 14 years
Breed Group: Herding Dogs
The Lancashire Heeler was once used to drive livestock to market and hunt rats and rabbits at home, but is now a popular companion dog in his native Britain. He resembles his Corgi cousins, and can be intelligent, mischievous, or stubborn.
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General Characteristics
Apartment appropriate
  
  
  
  
  
Cold tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
Ease at being home alone
  
  
  
  
  
Ease of training
  
  
  
  
  
Heat tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Intelligence
  
  
  
  
  
Tendency to bark or howl
  
  
  
  
  
Vigor
  
  
  
  
  
Mouthiness
  
  
  
  
  
Potential for weight gain
  
  
  
  
  
Sensitivity
  
  
  
  
  
Watchdog ability
  
  
  
  
  
Affectionate with family