Lancashire Heeler

Lancashire Heeler
Lancashire Heeler at a dog show.
Other namesOrmskirk Heeler
Ormskirk Terrier
OriginEngland
Kennel club standards
The Kennel Club standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Lancashire Heeler is a small breed of dog developed for use as a drover and herder of cattle. The Lancashire Heeler is listed by the Kennel Club (UK) as an endangered breed. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2024.[1]

The Lancashire Heeler has an average life span of 15.4 years, the longest of any breed, according to a 2024 study reported in The New York Times. [2]

  1. ^ Peltz, Jennifer (3 January 2024). "Meet the newest breed to join the American Kennel Club, a little dog with a big smile". AP News. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  2. ^ Anthes, Emily (1 February 2024). "The Dogs That Live Longest, by a Nose". The New York Times.

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