Lakeland Terrier
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.
Other Names Body Type Personality Coat Health Concerns
Back to TopCumberland Terrier, Patterdale Terrier (although there is another by that name now)
AKC Group: Terrier
Breed Club: United States Lakeland Terrier Club
Rescue Club: Lynn McCain, (734) 439-7314, Milan Michigan, tolynkenl@aol.com
Back to TopBody Type:
- A medium-sized, rough coated terrier with lavish eyebrows and beard
- Height: 13-15 inches (at shoulder)
- Weight: 15-17 pounds
- Erect tail is docked
- Ears are folded forward and not altered. This type of ear is called "button"
Personality:
- A friendly, cock-of-the walk attitude
- Alert nature makes the Lakeland a good watchdog
- Typical terrier stubbornness may make him difficult to housebreak
- Tends to bark excessively
- Active and requires a great deal of exercise
- Argumentative with other dogs and death to cats and other small furry critters
Coat:
- The workman-like weatherproof coat is double with the outer hard and wiry and the undercoat soft
- Allowed colors are blue and tan, wheaten, and red (the most commonly seen color)
- Requires professional grooming
Health Concerns:
- Lens luxation of the eye
- Dry skin problems if kept indoors
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