Lakeland Terrier

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The Lakeland Terrier is similar in appearance to the Welsh and Airedale terriers. It makes a firstclass family pet, being of sound temperament and convenient size, and is also a fine guard. It has been used in the past for both fox and badger hunting but nowadays is kept mainly as a pet and has, in recent years, been a very successful contender in the show ring.

Origin and history

The Lakeland Terrier is among the most ancient of working terrier breeds, having been established long before kennel clubs or official stud books. The Lakeland originated in the Lake District of England, hence its name, but was originally known as the Patterdale Terrier in places where it went to ground working with the local hunts. Although known as a working dog long before, the Lakeland did not make an appearance in the show ring until a breed club was formed in 1932.

GOOD POINTS

Excellent with children
Fine guard with strong warning bark
Good family dog
Sporty but adapts well to home life

Take heed

Might be too lively for the elderly

Size

The average weight of a dog is 171b (7.7kg), bitch 151b (6.8kg). The height should not exceed 14V2in (37cm) at the shoulder

Exercise

Unless they choose a toy breed, like the Yorkshire Terrier, people should not choose a terrier unless they want a pet with plenty of zip. The Lakeland Terrier, true to its breed, is gay and fearless, always ready for a walk or a game. It is suitable for apartment living as long as its owner can provide regular exercise and, hopefully, those much loved days out in the country for the off-the-Iead runs.

The compact and sturdy Lakeland Terrier makes a lively pet, for it needs plenty of vigorous exercise to stay in top condition. Originally bred for hunting, the Lakeland Terrier has become a firm favourite in the show ring over the course of many years.

General appearance
Smart and workman-like with gay fearless demeanour.

Colour
Black and tan, blue and tan, red, wheaten, red grizzle, liver, blue or black. Small tips of white on feet and chest do not debar. Mahogany or deep tan is not typical.

Head and skull
Well-balanced. Skull flat and refined. The jaws are powerful and the muzzle should be broad but not too long. The length of the head from the stop to the nose should not exceed that from the occiput to the stop. Nose should be black.

Tail
Well set on, carried gaily but not to curl over the back.

Feet
Small, compact, round and well padded.

Grooming

Trimming the Lakeland for the show ring requires some skill. Frequent brushing will help keep the coat tidy but, even for a pet, professional stripping in spring, summer and autumn is recommended.

Feeding

Recommended would be 6-130z (170-369g) of a branded, meaty product with biscuit added in equal part by volume, or 314-1V2 cupfuls of a dry, complete food, mixed in the proportion of 1 cup of feed to 112 cup of hot or cold water.

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