Lancashire Heeler | |||||||||||||
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Other names | Ormskirk Heeler Ormskirk Terrier | ||||||||||||
Origin | England | ||||||||||||
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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]