Lakeland Terrier -
Purebred Dogs and Puppies

A member of the AKC Terrier group, The Lakeland Terrier was bred

to hunt vermin in the rugged shale mountains of the Lake District of northern England - for both fox hunting and badger hunting.

They originated in the Lake District of England, hence the word "Lake" in its name.

They are very similar to the Welsh Terrier and the Airedale Terrier in overall look.

His attitude is happy, friendly, and self-confident, but not overly aggressive. He is always alert and ready to go.

These dogs are considered to be a great family dog, especially for families with children. He makes for a great guard dog with an excellent warning bark.

He is a small, workmanlike dog of square, sturdy build. His body is deep and relatively narrow, which allows him to squeeze into rocky dens.

He has sufficient length of leg under him to cover rough ground easily. His neck is long, leading smoothly into high withers and a short top line ending in a high tail set.

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The average weight of this terrier is just over 17 pounds. A female Lakeland Terrier typically has an average weight of about 15 pounds. The height should be around 14.5 inches.

Trimming this dog breed's coat does take some skill, but only if your goal is to trim him for the show ring. Otherwise, a simply daily brushing and a professional stripping in spring will do just fine.

The Lakeland is a hardy working dog known for his tenacity and good humor, and is able to adapt to most living conditions in the city or the country.

Their bold, confident, and friendly disposition makes it a great companion. This is one animal that has plenty of energy so if you choose to have a Lakeland Terrier as a family dog, be ready to exercise a lot.

These dogs are always ready for a quick run or a brisk walk and as long as you can provide these dogs plenty of outdoor exercise, this dog is ideal for apartment living.

Country of origin: England
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Colors: Black, black and tan, red, grizzle, wheat, liver and blue; may or may not have a saddle
Known health problems: Generally a healthy breed
Famous Lakelands: Champion Revelry's Awesome Blossom (Top winning Lakeland in the history of the breed) Owned by Jean L. Heath and comedian, Bill Cosby

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