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Basic Description: Although the origin of the Lancashire Heeler is uncertain, it is believed by many to have originated when the Welsh Corgi, used to drive cattle from
Wales to markets in Lancashire in northwestern England was bred with the local Manchester Terrier. The resulting black and tan dog did work similar to the Corgi, driving
livestock by nipping at their heels and also had the ratter instincts of the terrier. These qualities made it a dual purpose dog and it quickly gained popularity. They were
found to be alert, energetic and tireless workers and became popular working dogs on Lancashire area farms. Alternate theories suggest a smattering of other breeds
throughout the history, perhaps Daschund, among others. One theory suggests the Lancashire Heeler is one of the original ancestors of the Welsh Corgi rather than the
more widely held belief that the Corgi preceded the Lancashire Heeler. References to a dog with a description similar to that of the Lancashire Heeler date back as far as
the early sixteenth century.
The 1960s brought about a resurgence of interest in this ancient breed, leading to the formation in 1978 in the United Kingdom of the Lancashire Heeler Club. The
Lancashire Heeler was recognized by the Kennel Club, UK when it was placed on the Rare Breed Register in 1981 and was granted full recognition in 1982. The breed
gained Champion Status and became the smallest member of the newly formed Pastoral Group in 1999.
Today’s breed, identical in color (note: Liver has now been accepted by the standards committee) and size to its ancient counterpart, is mostly a companion dog although
many of the breed can still be found working cattle, sheep and other livestock on farms in northwestern England where it has remained popular with a loyal following. The
Lancashire Heeler is gaining popularity in Sweden, where the first Lancashire Heeler Club outside of the U.K. was formed in 1989, in Holland (Club founded in June
2001), Finland (Club founded in 2002) , Australia, and USA (Club founded in 2001) where the first Lancashire Heeler, Pennijar Pilgrim, was recorded as Foundation Stock
with the AKC Foundation Stock Service in August, 2001.
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Note: Any Club that wishes to provide a better quality description of this breed is invited to contact the web master.
Your assistance in making this a useful site is greatly appreciated. Also, if corrections or additions are found, please let me know at once.
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American Kennel Club Link
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Canadian Kennel Club Link
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National Rescue Group Link(s)
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Local Club contacts below if listed here
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Additional Information on local Clubs (Obedience, Agility etc.) and Rescue groups can be found under their respective heading in the Content section.
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Breed Fanciers that have agreed to share their knowledge of this breed.
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Would you like to be listed here – go to Invitation and if you agree with the simple requirements – WE WANT YOU –
then go to Fancier Questionnaire and fill out the form. The form is sent directly to the webmaster.
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