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Also known as Ormskirk Heeler
A small cattle drover with a big personality and a smile
The Lancashire Heeler is a small, sturdy cattle-driving dog from north-west England. Cheerful, clever and devoted, it is easy to live with, but it can nip at heels when excited and enjoys plenty of activity.
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This breed needs about 60 minutes of activity a day. Around 3 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
60
Minutes of activity a day
3
Suggested sessions a week
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It was bred to drive cattle by nipping at their heels. With early training and enough activity the habit is easy to redirect.
Yes, if it gets daily walks and mental exercise. It is small, but active and alert, so it needs more than a few short outings.
They are generally friendly and playful with children. Supervision helps with young kids because of the heel-nipping habit.
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