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Industrial Revolution landscape

Lancashire Heeler

Also known as Ormskirk Heeler, Ormskirk Terrier.

Related breedRough Collie1800 to 1886 · United Kingdom

Lancashire Heeler at a glance

Origin
Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Appeared
1800 to 1978 (likely)
Family
UK Rural
Type
Herding dog
Size
Small
Life span
12 to 15 years
Recognised by
FCI, AKC, KC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 360

The name. After the English county of Lancashire; "heeler" for nipping at the heels of cattle.

Same familyBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, France

Family and relatives

Same eraEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United Kingdom

Place in time

The Lancashire Heeler appears 1800 to 1978 (likely), in the Industrial Revolution, when 91 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Lancashire Heeler is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.