The lancashire heeler is a small cattle herder from Britain, robust and well-muscled. It is confident, lively and friendly. Apart from the welsh corgis, it is the only remaining small-sized cattle herder. There were originally many varities of these dogs, such as the red and wirehaired norfolk heeler and the white shorthaired chesire heeler, but they are now gone. The lancashire comes from Ormskirk in Lancashire and is believed to originate from crosses between corgis and manchester terriers. It has the instincts of both breeds, and apart from being an excellent herder it can also work as a rabbit- and rat hunter.
The lancashire heeler was recognized by the British Kennel Club in 1981.

The general appearance of the lancashire heeler should be of a small, powerful, sturdily built energetic worker. The skull should be flat between the ears, tapering towards the nose. The ears are small and erect. The neck is of moderate length and well laid into the shoulders. The body should have a firm topline. The tail should be set high and carried over the back in a slight curve.