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Lancashire Heeler Pet to something special by Tony Hancock

Tony and Gwyn Hancock had no idea of what lay in store when Lancashire Heeler Rudy came into their lives. Tony is known to many of us on the show circuit and Rudy was a very popular Lancashire Heeler winner of Best Dog at Crufts this year. Of course, on these special occasions he is better known as CH. Bowanne's Yule Delight!

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Lancashire Heeler Tiffin's lookalike by Lucia Dunlop

Lucia Dunlop tells us about her Lancashire Heeler Tiffin and shares her pictures of her Lancashire Heeler double! Lucia has discovered a talented artist that has recreated the Lancashire Heeler!

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Know your Lancashire Heeler by Jacky Cutler

A comprehensive article about the Lancashire Heeler by Jacky Cutler.

Jacky Cutler has been involved with Lancashire Heelers for over twenty years,  judging them since 1995, and has been approved by the Kennel Club to award Challenge Certificates.

 

Lancashire Heeler Article Extract

......Whilst there can still he considerable variation in types seen in the show ring, the Lancashire Heeler has not split into separate `working' and 'show' types, and judges must keep in mind the purpose for which they were originally bred. It must be judged as a farm worker, and not as a toy or a terrier. The Lancashire Heeler breed standard calls for an ideal size of ten inches for bitches and twelve inches for dogs, but size alone must never outweigh breed type. Indeed, it is possible to have a line up which consists of substantial bitches and smaller dogs; both are equally acceptable, provided they do not lack breed type, and the dogs look masculine, and the bitches feminine...

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