Their legs are shorter as compared to their body. This breed has large and wide ears in erect posture. The head is proportionate to their body. This breed has sturdy and short legs with paws slightly turning out. They have muscular hindquarters.
This breed comes with double coating. The texture of short and thick outer coat is hard and flat while, the under coat’s texture is fine. This breed may have different colours of coat such as, tan or black. Lancashire Heelers are seasonal shedders especially in winters and rainy. |
Long time ago, Lancashire Heelers were on the edge of extinction as people stopped relying on cattle dogs for herding. The present Lancashire Heeler is the recreation of original Lancashire that has lines of Manchester Terrier and Welsh Corgi. The new Lancashire Heeler retained the ability to cattle. However, they are commonly used as a companion.
