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Lancashire Heelers may be short, but they are swift and were used in England to herd cattle. Today, they are more commonly seen as family pets – and fun family pets, at that! These small dogs have big personalities and are very playful. Full-grown, they typically weigh 9-17 pounds and stand 10-12 inches tall.

Lancashire Heelers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Lancashire Heelers do best with older children and dogs they have grown up with. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Lancashire Heelers are fast… very fast. This makes them expert fetchers, runners, and chasers. If you’re interested in competing with your dog, these small Heelers love the challenge. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The coat of Lancashire Heelers changes with the seasons. In winter, it becomes bulkier to protect them from the cold, and in the summer, it becomes a lighter, smoother coat. This extra fur has to go somewhere, though, so be sure to use a firm bristle brush on them weekly to reduce shedding. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Lancashire Heelers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. These speedsters do appreciate a large backyard to zip around but will also be content with a trip to a park to run off some steam. These Heelers are pretty energetic and active whether in a large home or small apartment. They are fairly easy to train.

France has been officially recognized as the Poodle’s country of origin, but the Poodle’s earlier ancestors came from central Asia. The German variety has probably influenced the modern breed most (‘Poodle’ is German for ‘splash’ or ‘puddle’). They typically weigh 10-15 pounds.

Miniature Poodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Miniature Poodle gets along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. Poodles are highly adaptable and make good watchdogs. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

The Miniature Poodle requires less exercise then the Standard Poodle, but should be walked or allowed to play outdoors. It should do fine with apartment life. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Miniature Poodle has a distinctive fine, frizzy, wooly coat similar in texture to sheep’s wool. Solid white is most common, but the coat may also be solid grey, brown, apricot, or black. There are three distinct grooming styles for show Poodles: puppy clip, continental clip, and English saddle clip. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance. Miniature Poodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Miniature Poodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.