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CATALOG OF BREEDS | WORKING DOGS

Lancashire Heeler

HEIGHT 10–12in (25–30cm)
WEIGHT 9–15lb (4–7kg) Liver and tan
LIFE SPAN 15 years

Intelligent, tough, and workmanlike, the
Lancashire Heeler is well suited to its original Tan spots above
Tail curves over
use as a cattle herder in the north of England. back when alert eyes and on cheeks
The breed may have been the result of crosses
between the Pembroke Welsh
Corgi (see p.58) and the
Firm body with Black
Manchester Terrier (see level back and tan
p.212). Less inclined to
be “nippy” than other
heelers, this good-
looking little dog Short,
glossy
fits well with families coat
if trained carefully.

Small, rounded feet
Tan-colored legs

Bergamasco

HEIGHT 21–24in (54–62cm) Light fawn and Isabella
WEIGHT 57–84lb (26–38kg) Black
LIFE SPAN Over 10 years May have white markings.

A sheepdog and guard dog, the powerful Bergamasco was bred for a
tough, outdoor life in the northern Italian mountains. Its weatherproof
coat is thick, greasy to the touch, and easily becomes matted, but once Broad, straight back Gray
the coat becomes flocked, grooming time is
greatly reduced. The Bergamasco
is companionable and loyal
but needs firm control. Pronounced
stop on skull
covered by hair

Tail carried
low

Flocked
coat

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