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It is a small dog with a big “smile.” And it is ready to compete with 200 other kinds of dogs, known as breeds. 

这是一只有着大大“微笑”的小狗。 它已经准备好与 200 种其他品种的狗竞争。

Say hello to the Lancashire Heeler. 

向兰开夏郡高跟鞋问好。 

The American Kennel Club (AKC) announced Wednesday that the rare dog breed can now compete in thousands of dog shows across the United States. That includes the famous Westminster Kennel Club show. 

美国养犬俱乐部（AKC）周三宣布，这种稀有犬种现在可以参加美国各地数千场犬展的比赛。 其中包括著名的威斯敏斯特养犬俱乐部表演。 

The AKC describes the breed as “a medium to high energy dog.” The organization says the dogs are intelligent, friendly and quick to learn new tasks. They are happy, talkative and always ready for a walk. 

AKC 将该品种描述为“中等到高能量的狗”。 该组织表示，这些狗聪明、友善，能够快速学习新任务。 他们很快乐，健谈，随时准备散步。 

Lancashire Heelers have long bodies and short coats of hair, or fur, in black and tan. The breed stands about 30 centimeters high and weighs up to 7.7 kilograms. Historically, they helped to drive farm animals and chase away rats. The breed can also perform several dog-related sports and activities. 

兰开夏高跟鞋有长长的身体和黑色和棕褐色的短毛或毛皮。 该品种身高约30厘米，体重达7.7公斤。 从历史上看，他们帮助驱赶农场动物和赶走老鼠。 该品种还可以进行一些与狗相关的运动和活动。 

“They’re gritty little dogs, and they’re very intelligent little dogs,” says Patricia Blankenship of Flora, Mississippi, who has bred them for many years. “It’s an enjoyable little breed to be around.” 

“它们是坚韧的小狗，而且非常聪明，”密西西比州弗洛拉市的帕特里夏·布兰肯希普 (Patricia Blankenship) 说道，她已经饲养了它们很多年。 “这是一个令人愉快的小品种。” 

The breed is often described as “courageous, happy, affectionate to owner.” And owners say they sometimes pull ba