Health Screenings for Lancashire Heelers Explained

Repurable breeders perform health screening on the parents of a litter before breeding and on the resulting puppies before they leave for their new homes. What should I look for when considering health screening results?

The Dawn of Full AKC Recognition

The Lancashire Heeler gained AKC recognition in the herding group, but as a vulnerable breed, it requires careful breeding and health testing. Prospective owners should ensure breeders use appropriate puppy programs, provide health and title documentation, and ask questions about the puppy’s future. Selecting a responsible breeder is crucial for the breed’s well-being.

Raising healthy, competent pups

Raising puppies with good health, temperament, and conformation takes much hands-on work. I do it gladly because the puppies, and ultimately the breed, benefit.

Vixen and Patrick Expecting!

We are pleased to announce that UKC PTN CH Broken Wing’s Lady Vixen at Prk SWN TKN DDCN and UKC CH Parabar Patrick Paisley RN CGC TKI are expectant parents. Patrick, a handsome black and tan lad, was the first Lancashire Heeler in the US to be CHIC qualified. This qualification resulted following normal results onContinue reading “Vixen and Patrick Expecting!”