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Unfortunately only dogs who are being exhibited are allowed in. This is because it is very busy and noisy, and a lot of dogs would not be used to the hustle and bustle that dogs who are used to being at shows and competitions are.
If anyone has a pedigree breed with an exceptionally calm and friendly nature they could contact the breed club secretary and offer their services on either the Saturday or the Sunday on the breed booth, although most places will have been filled by now. The dogs have to be used to being fussed by lots of people and must not be nervous or highly strung, and certainly not aggressive in any way!
One of my boys goes every year, and it is his favourite day out - he doesn't take the showing side of things very seriously and this is his chance to show off to an adoring public. He particularly likes ladies who wear perfume - they think he is fussing round them, but really it is the perfume that makes him rub himself either on them or on the floor. He also rolls on the floor and sticks a foot out to grab anyone who thinks they will walk past and ignore him.
As Lancashire Heelers are one of the breeds classified by the Kennel Club as 'vulnerable' (i.e. under 300 being registered each year) they will be included in a parade of vulnerable breeds. This includes many of the native terrier breeds such as Skyes, Glen of Imaals, Sealyhams, Irish, Lakeland and Soft Coated Wheatens, and other breeds such as Cardigan Corgis, Smooth Collies, Irish Water Spaniels and Otterhounds. Maybe if you are looking for a breed you could consider one of these, and help preserve them for future generations.