Prestige Lancashire Heelers is a small, family-based kennel with a focus on breeding the best Lancashire Heelers in the US. I love what we do, and I do it with passion. I look forward to working with you.
Sheila Mesick
Owner and Breeder
I’ve been involved in purebred dogs for over 50 years. At age 12, I went to my first match show. My first paycheck, at age 14, went toward my first purebred dog—a Pomeranian. I have been actively showing dogs since age 21.
In the 90s I had the top winning owner-handled Bullmastiff in the country. I’ve taught 4-H obedience and trained many dogs for my own personal satisfaction. I trained a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier (TRT) for rally and showed him in demonstrations but never ‘trialed’ him. I’ve finished at least nine TRTs to their championship, as well as other breeds both in AKC and UKC.
A staunch supporter of health testing, I am the first US breeder to test for Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) in Teddy Rosevelt Terriers.
The Lancashire Heeler is a newer breed for me. I find that this is a generally healthy breed with only a few known heriditary problems to which breeders must be alert. To that end, they have bee genetically tested for Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) and Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA). They have received clinical assessments of their hearts and patellas. My dogs receive periodic Companion Animal Eye Registry (CAER) Examinations. The information from these tests and exams allow me to make informed breeding decisions that lead to healthier dogs
The health testing formation for all of my Lancashire Heelers is publicly available from the Orthopedic Foundation of America (OFA). I am pleased to be able to say that they all have passed all the breed-specific health tests. Direct links for each dog appear below. Even better, of the 15 Lancashire Heeler puppies that Prestige has produced since its inception, eight (53%) have been through OFA certification, passed all health tests, and received a CHIC number. The other pups are living either in pet homes or overseas.
I have shown all of mine to UKC championships and have several titles in performance events as well. My goal is to get this delightful little breed out there in the public eye and hopefully get them into more households in the US.
Email me: prestige.lancashire.heelers@gmail.com
Gia
UKC RATN CH Parabar Perfec’ Pastel FDC FITB
Imported from England in June of 2021, Parabar Perfec’ Pastel comes from the esteemed breeder and conformation judge, Jenny Grant-Parkes. Gia was fully health tested before she arrived. With an abundance of conscientiousness, I went ahead and had her retested after she arrived. All test results—in the UK and in the US—show Gia to be in the clear. Of course, she has the CHIC number, 183618, that shows her to be free and clear on every dimension tested.
Gia is a joy to live with. She makes friends wherever she goes, and everyone that meets her loves her.
We note with pleasure that Gia not only is a United Kennel Club Champion in conformation but also has an AKC FIT Dog title and and AKC Farm Dog Certified title. Further, she holds a Barn Hunt Novice title in UKC and a Ratters title in Happy Ratters,
Whelp date: February 15, 2021; Sex: Female;
Co-owner: H. L. Benson
Email me: prestige.lancashire.heelers@gmail.com
Katie
UKC CH Prestige Witchy Woman RN FDC BCAT CGC TKI VSWB FITS
Prestige Witchy Woman, or Katie as her friends call her, loves to go for a ride and is my companion when running errands on days when I don’t have to leave her in the car.
Katie is a second-generation CHIC-certified dog. That means that both her parents are CHIC-certified. Her sire is Patrick and her dam is Vixen. Of course, Katie also has her CHIC certification.
Katie’s titles from the American Kennel Club include:
- Rally Novice (RN)
- Farm Dog Certified (FDC)
- Canine Good Citizen (GGC)
- Trick Dog Novice and Intermediate (TKN, TKI) titles
- Virtual Scent Work Beginner (VSWB).
- She ranked among the top ten Lancashire Heelers for 2022 in Fast CAT.
In late January 2024, Katie received a Certificate of Recognition from the AKC Canine Ambassador Program. As a Canine Ambassador, Katie will join Sheila. They will educate the public about topics like purebred dogs and safety around dogs. They will also cover AKC dog sports and events as well as responsible dog ownership.
Whelp date: October 22, 2020; Sex: Female
Email me: prestige.lancashire.heelers@gmail.com
Patrick
UKC CH Parabar Patrick Paisley RN FDC CGC TKI
Because we need more diversity in the gene pool in America, I brought Patrick over from England. He has surpassed all my expectations. He has a great personality, loves to go out shopping with me or just hang out. Parabar Patrick Paisley is the first Lancashire Heeler to obtain a CHIC number.
Patrick is proud to hold the following American Kennel Club titles:
- Farm Dog Certified (FDC)
- Rally Novice (RN)
- Canine Good Citizen, Canine Good Citizen Intermediate, and Canine Good Citizen Urban (CGC, CGCI, CGCU)
- Trick Dog Novice and Intermediate (TKN, TKI).
Whelp date: March 17, 2016; Sex: male
Email me: prestige.lancashire.heelers@gmail.com
Ziggy
CH Black Bugz Ziggy Stardust
Ziggy, co-owned by Heidi Benson and me, is the total package. He has the kind of temperament we all hope for in a dog. He is goofy. He is kind and easy to get along with. He loves everyone and everything. He also loves the show ring.
Ziggy comes to us from Black Bugz Kennel in Uppsala, Sweden by way of Karen Cox. His health screenings are all up-to-date. They show that he is clear for Collie Eye Anomaly, Primary Lens Luxation, and has normal patellas. His clinical eye exam reveals that his eyes are rated normal.
Thank you to his breeder, Maria Senborn, for entrusting him to Karen Cox. Thank you to Karen for allowing us to have him.
Whelp date: April 18, 2022; Sex: male
Email me: prestige.lancashire.heelers@gmail.com
Our Retirees
Jojo
UKC CH Hangtown Sweet Loretta, CGC TKI
Jojo is always happy and ready to go. She is the maternal half of the first Lancashire Heeler litter in the US where both parents had received their CHIC numbers through OFA. She holds Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Trick Dog Novice and Intermediate (TKN, TKI) titles from the American Kennel Club. Soon she will take up the pursuit of titles in Barn Hunt and AKC Rally.
Whelp date: September 6, 2017; Sex: female
Email me: prestige.lancashire.heelers@gmail.com
Vixen
UKC PTN CH Broken Wing’s Lady Vixen at Prk SWN TKN DDCN
I am heartbroken to report that my sweet little girl, Vixen, passed over the rainbow bridge on December 26, 2023. Cancer sucks. She was happy right up to the end.
Vixen was my first Lancashire Heeler. She has produced a lovely litter of pups sired by Patrick . She was the first Lancashire Heeler in America with a scent work title. She held an American Kennel Club Scent Work Novice (SWN) title, a Detection Dog Classic Novice (DDCN) from United States Canine Scent Sports, and a United Kennel Club Pre-Trial Novice (PTN) title for nose work. She loved to work and was an excellent little “searcher.” Further, she held an AKC Trick Dog Novice (TKN) title.
December 11, 2014–December 26, 2023; Sex: female
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