第2059期:Lancashire Heeler: Small Dog with Big Smile

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 back their lips into a “smile.” 该品种通常被描述为“勇敢、快乐、对主人充满感情”。 业主们表示，他们有时会收起嘴唇，露出“微笑”。 Lancashire Heeler Club President Sheryl Bradbury says the breed “has to have a job” or stay active with its owners. It is also helpful for them to meet different people and dogs. 兰开夏郡海勒俱乐部主席谢丽尔·布拉德伯里表示，这个品种“必须有一份工作”，或者与主人保持活跃。 这对他们认识不同的人和狗也有帮助。 Lancashire Heelers have lived in Britain for hundreds of years, but they are now at risk of dying out as a breed. Britain’s Kennel Club has added an average of just 121 Lancashire heelers yearly to its registry in recent years. The AKC says only about 5,000 exist worldwide. 兰开夏高跟鞋在英国生活了数百年，但现在它们作为一个品种正面临灭绝的危险。 近年来，英国养犬俱乐部平均每年只增加 121 只兰开夏高跟犬。 AKC 表示全球仅存约 5,000 个。Founded in 1884, the AKC is the United States’ oldest purebred dog registry. It also organizes dog shows where 201 recognized breeds compete for the traditional “best in show.” To get recognized, a breed must have an official breeding standard and there must be at least 300 of the animals in at least 20 states. AKC 成立于 1884 年，是美国最古老的纯种狗登记处。 它还组织狗展，让 201 个公认的品种角逐传统的“最佳表演奖”。 要获得认可，某个品种必须有官方育种标准，并且至少 20 个州必须有至少 300 只该动物。