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Lancashire heeler

British  

noun

  1. a small sturdy dog of a breed with a short thick black or liver-coloured coat with tan markings, often used for herding cattle

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They include a newly added breed, the Lancashire heeler, represented Monday by a single contestant named Mando.

From Seattle Times

Hailing from every U.S. state and countries from Chile to Thailand, the lineup includes such familiar breeds as French bulldogs and Labrador retrievers, rarities such as Azawakhs and Norwegian lundehunds and a newcomer, the Lancashire heeler.

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They’re “extremely versatile,” participating in everything from scent work to dock diving contests, says United States Lancashire Heeler Club President Sheryl Bradbury.

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But she advises that a Lancashire heeler “has to have a job,” whether it’s an organized dog sport or simply walks and fetch with its owners.

From Seattle Times

Say hello to the Lancashire heeler, the latest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club.

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