NEW YORK — It's small in stature, big on activity and known for a "smile," and it's ready to compete with 200 other dog breeds. Say hello to the Lancashire heeler, the latest breed recognized by ...

The American Kennel Club announced Wednesday that the Lancashire heeler is the 201st breed. It became eligible to start competing on Jan. 1 as the newest member of the Herding Group.

What to know about the Lancashire heeler . The small breed first earned full recognition from The Kennel Club, United Kingdom, in 1981. Later, after joining the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, The ...

NEW YORK — It's small in stature, big on activity and known for a "smile," and it's ready to compete with 200 other dog breeds. Say hello to the Lancashire heeler, the latest breed recognized by ...

The Lancashire heeler has been around since the 17th century, but the breed's exact origins are unknown, according to the American Kennel Club. The small, powerful and sturdily built dogs are bred ...

The Lancashire Heeler, a small herding breed known for its smile, has been officially recognized by the American Kennel Club, making it eligible for various U.S. dog shows.

NEW YORK — It's small in stature, big on activity and known for a “smile,” and it's ready to compete with 200 other dog breeds. Say hello to the Lancashire heeler, the latest breed ...

The Lancashire heeler, a dog bred to keep cattle in line by nipping at their ankles, is now the 201st breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. Registration with the AKC, the nation’s oldest ...

Lex, a Lancashire heeler, sits at attention, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Morristown, N.J. The Lancashire heeler, is the latest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club.

The Lancashire heeler is the latest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. The short-legged, long-bodied and rare herding breed is now eligible for thousands of U.S. dog shows.

The American Kennel Club announced the Lancashire Heeler has received full recognition, making it the organization's 201st breed. The dog is now eligible to compete in the Herding Group at AKC's ...

Meet the Lancashire Heeler, the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) most recently recognized dog breed. Known for its lively demeanor and trademark “smile,” this pint-sized herding breed is now ...