How long does a Lancashire Heeler live?

The Lancashire Heeler has a life span of 12–15 years.

How big does a Lancashire Heeler get?

Adults weigh 8–11 kg. Height ranges from 25–31 cm.

Is the Lancashire Heeler hypoallergenic?

No, the Lancashire Heeler is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Lancashire Heeler

Miscellaneous Class

Height 25–31 cm
Weight 8–11 kg
Life span 12–15 years
Exercise 60 min/day

courageous
happy
affectionate
alert
energetic
confident

The Lancashire Heeler is in the AKC's Miscellaneous Class, the last step before full recognition. It comes from England, Lancashire (17th century). Adults weigh 8–11 kg. It stands 25–31 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Lancashire Heeler is a small to medium-sized breed of dog that was developed in England. It is an active and intelligent breed that is loyal and friendly. The Lancashire Heeler stands between 11-13 inches at the shoulder and has a short and dense coat that comes in various colors and patterns.

Group: Miscellaneous Class
Origin: England, Lancashire (17th century)
Coat: short double · black and tan and liver and tan
Also known as: Ormskirk Heeler and Ormskirk Terrier
Recognized by: AKC, UKC, KC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 07c54488-8697-4785-b68f-93296bb24f06

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Lancashire Heeler. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com royalkennelclub.com en.wikipedia.org unitedstateslancashireheelerclub.com

Lancashire Heeler FAQ

How long does a Lancashire Heeler live?: The Lancashire Heeler has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Lancashire Heeler get?: Adults weigh 8–11 kg. Height ranges from 25–31 cm.
Is the Lancashire Heeler hypoallergenic?: No, the Lancashire Heeler is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Lancashire Heeler in?: The Lancashire Heeler is in the AKC's Miscellaneous Class, the last step before full recognition.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/07c54488-8697-4785-b68f-93296bb24f06. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/07c54488-8697-4785-b68f-93296bb24f06"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/07c54488-8697-4785-b68f-93296bb24f06/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.