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60 GUIDE T O BREED S

LANCASHIRE HEELER

THIS EXUBERANT DOG LOVES TO PLAY AND RARELY HAS HEALTH PROBLEMS KC

Height range Intelligent, tough, and workmanlike, the Lancashire Heeler
10–12 in (25–30 cm) is well suited to its original use as a cattle herder in the north of Wide head
Weight range England. The breed may have been the result of crosses between between
ears
9–15 lb (4–7 kg)
the Pembroke Welsh Corgi (see p.56) and the Manchester Terrier
Life span 15 years (see p.211). Less inclined to be
Origin UK “nippy” than other heelers,
this smart-looking little Tail curves over Firm body with
level back
dog is good with families back when alert
if trained carefully.
Other colors

Well-defined stop
Liver
and tan Short, glossy,
black coat

Small,
Tan-colored rounded
legs feet

PUMI

THIS HERDING DOG HAS ADAPTED TO HOME LIFE AKC

Height range The Pumi was developed in Hungary during the 18th century as Dense, wiry
15–19 in (38–47 cm) a cross between the Puli (opposite) and terrier-type dogs from tufts on ears
Weight range Germany and France. An excellent herder of livestock and a good
18–33 lb (8–15 kg)
all-around farm dog, the Pumi has proved to be equally successful
Life span 12–13 years as a house dog. Bold and restless,
Origin Hungary this breed thrives on action. High-set tail

Narrow,
Other colors terrierlike head

Cream Gray
Well-muscled,
lean body Thick, curly,
black coat
Gold
Small, white markings may
occur on chest and toes.

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