Comparison: German Hunting Terrier and Lancashire Heeler

German Hunting Terrier and Lancashire Heeler are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

German Hunting Terrier
Photo: Christian Lohner, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Lancashire Heeler
Photo: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source
German Hunting TerrierLancashire Heeler
FCI group3. Terriers1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originGermanyUnited Kingdom
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers33–40 cm–
Recognition features
  • Black, dark brown or grey-black with tan markings
  • High-set V-shaped semi-drop ears, strong jaws and a pronounced chin
  • Chest circumference 10–12 cm greater than the height at the withers
  • Small, powerful and energetic dog with tan markings on black or liver
  • Short, thick, hard coat and erect ears
  • Big energy in a small frame; friendly and nimble
Coat–Fine undercoat covered with a short, thick, hard, flat weather-resistant topcoat; black and tan or liver and tan.
PurposeGerman hunting terrier from the 1920s, bred for work underground, flushing game and work in water.A small British cattle-herding dog with terrier instincts, today mainly a companion.

Breed page: German Hunting Terrier · Breed page: Lancashire Heeler

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.