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
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!