Country/Date of Origin: England/ 1700s
Developed in the lake district of the north of England, the Lakeland has strong working roots. Farmers trained the little terriers to attack foxes, which raided their sheep. Fox Hunts often carried Lakeland Terriers to use as the "go-to-ground" terrier used to root the fox out of its lair.
In the early 20th Century the breed was standardized and in 1921 began to be shown as the Lakeland Terrier in England. Known for their courage and endurance, the Lakies were recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934. It remains relatively unspoiled, never having achieved great popularity.