Elaine’s dogs Bronte, Florence, Tia, and Colombo.
A lot of dog packed into a little body, the striking Lancashire Heeler retains many of his working instincts.
Originating from the north west of England, Heelers were used as cattle dogs, but instead of herding cows in the open, they worked in confined spaces, such as around markets and slaughterhouses. When they were driving the cattle, the dogs would know the route, and run ahead to stop the livestock escaping down side streets. They’d nip the heels of the cattle and stand up to the strongest and biggest bullocks. Combined with their ratting ability, this meant they could be put to good use on the local farms.
Gwen Mackintosh (of the Mackintosh toffee family) lived in Norfolk and bred and showed Boxers, but in the early 1960s, through her northern relatives, she got to know Heelers and started breeding them. She was instrumental in forming the Lancashire Heeler Club in 1978, and in getting the breed recognised by the Kennel Club (1981).
“As family dogs, they need to be socialised or they can easily revert to type and will nip heels if they’re not stopped from doing it,” said championship judge, breeder, and welfare co-ordinator Jacky Cutler.
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