Matafleur
Well-Known Member
Does anyone own or have any information on this breed?
We had our lovely Australian Shepherd put down a couple of months ago now (cancer) and I'm now considering another dog. I absolutely love the Aussies but our house is very small and to be honest I am enjoying not having mud and dog hair everywhere all the time! We have a working a farm and so the small house wasn't a problem for the aussie (after 8-10 hours work he was happy just to sleep, finally!) but it was a nightmare in winter with either wet dog or muddy dog!
So I have decided that this time we will have a small dog but I am very limited as I just don't like terriers. I do really like the pugs but I am just not willing to take the risk due to the large number of puppy farmers breeding these and also the numerous health problems. So one of the other breeds I have seen is the Lancashire Heeler. It does sound like this breed may suit us but I don't think I have ever come across them in the flesh.
We have cattle, sheep, chickens, horses etc, a small child (3 yrs old), I work full time but often from home and my husband works on the farm. I need a dog that is tough/sturdy enough to come out with me to do the horses or walk round a xc course but this time I don't want something with a massively high work drive or that needs 8 hours exercise a day. I have had several working breeds previously and have shown, competed obedience and agility etc so I'm not a numpty but I would like a lower maintenance dof this time! Less hair is also a requirement this time!
So tell me about your Heelers or recommend another small breed Thanks
We had our lovely Australian Shepherd put down a couple of months ago now (cancer) and I'm now considering another dog. I absolutely love the Aussies but our house is very small and to be honest I am enjoying not having mud and dog hair everywhere all the time! We have a working a farm and so the small house wasn't a problem for the aussie (after 8-10 hours work he was happy just to sleep, finally!) but it was a nightmare in winter with either wet dog or muddy dog!
So I have decided that this time we will have a small dog but I am very limited as I just don't like terriers. I do really like the pugs but I am just not willing to take the risk due to the large number of puppy farmers breeding these and also the numerous health problems. So one of the other breeds I have seen is the Lancashire Heeler. It does sound like this breed may suit us but I don't think I have ever come across them in the flesh.
We have cattle, sheep, chickens, horses etc, a small child (3 yrs old), I work full time but often from home and my husband works on the farm. I need a dog that is tough/sturdy enough to come out with me to do the horses or walk round a xc course but this time I don't want something with a massively high work drive or that needs 8 hours exercise a day. I have had several working breeds previously and have shown, competed obedience and agility etc so I'm not a numpty but I would like a lower maintenance dof this time! Less hair is also a requirement this time!
So tell me about your Heelers or recommend another small breed Thanks