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COUNTRY:
Great Britain
WEIGHT:
6-12 pounds
HEIGHT:
10-12 inches
COAT:
Short, smooth
COLOR:
Black/tan
OTHER
NAMES: Ormskirk Terrier, Ormskirk Heeler
REGISTRY:
TKC
GROUP:
Herding
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Developed as a cattle dog during the 1960s-70s, the Lancashire still herds
cattle, horses and goats in its namesake territory. The breed's roots trace
back to Corgis and Manchester Terriers. Both ancestries are apparent in
his skills and make the breed a perfect farm and family dog. Terrier attributes
are evident in hunting rabbits, exterminating rats and alerting to intruders.
Yet the little dog is a courageous heeler, built low to escape kicks. The
Lancashire has such strong heeling instincts, one family says their dog
even will try to round up cattle seen on television!
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