ADDITIONAL LAKELAND TERRIER PICTURES
Family: Terrier
Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Origin: England
Date of Origin: Early 19th century
Originally used for: Hunting vermin including Otter and Fox
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s):
History of the Breed: This breed at one time was called the Patterdale Terrier it originated in Cumberland County in England in the early 19th
century and is a descendant of the old English Black and Tan, Wire Fox Terrier, the Boarder Terrier, and the Bedlington Terrier. It was bred to
hunt vermin in the rugged shale mountains of the northern England Lake District. Farmers who kept these dogs used them to destroy the foxes
found raiding the sheepfolds. These Terriers were also used extensively to hunt Otter.
The Lakeland Terrier was accepted for registration in the AKC Stud Book in 1934.
General Appearance: The rectangular head is well balanced with a strong muzzle and black nose. The eyes are small and oval in shape and
set wide apart. The eye color can be hazel, brown or black. The V-shaped ears are small and fold just above the top of the skull. The body is strong
with an oval shaped deep chest that extends to the elbows. The ribs are well sprung and the loins are taut and short. The docked tail is set high
on the back and carried upright. The coat is wiry and hard with the coat on the skull, ears, forechest, shoulders and behind the tail
trimmed short and smooth. The coat on the body is longer. The coat on the legs and foreface are kept long. The legs should appear
cylindrical. The face is trimmed to provide a rectangular appearance.
Height & Weight:
Height 13.5-14.5 Inches
Weight 17 Pounds
Coat: A double coat, the outer coat is hard and wiry and the undercoat is short and soft. The coat on the skull,
ears, forechest, shoulders and behind the tail is trimmed short and smooth. The coat on
the body is longer. The coat on the legs should be groomed to appear cylindrical and the foreface should be groomed to look rectangular.
Color: Black and tan, blue and tan, red, grizzle and tan, liver and tan, wheaten, blue, black or red grizzle
Grooming needs: High, regular brushing, and the coat requires hand plucking or striping to maintain strong color and proper texture.
Temperament of Breed: Fearless, always alert, a fun dog for an athletic family.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, if properly socialized starting at an early age
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: High, these dogs should receive daily exercise
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Cataracts, lens luxation
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 13-14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 127
First Registered by the AKC: 1934
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
United States Lakeland Terrier Club, Inc.
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