Manchester Terrier vs Lancashire Heeler

Compare the Manchester Terrier to the Lancashire Heeler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Manchester Terriers and Lancashire Heelers.

Manchester Terrier vs Lancashire Heeler
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
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General Details
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
10-22 Pounds
13-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Origin Country
United Kingdom
East Timor
Origin Year
1820 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Hypothyroidism
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Reverse sneezing
Lens luxation
Collie eye anomaly
Persistent pupillary membrane
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Manchester Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
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