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Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier is a feisty breed originating from England. They require regular exercise and minimal grooming.
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Breed Facts
Finding a Lakeland Terrier
Physical Characteristics
- Solid, square build
- Long head and neck
- V-shaped ears hang to the front
- Tail carried high
- Coat: Harsher outer coat; undercoat protects from brambles and bad weather
- Comes in a variety of solid colors of: wheaten, red, blue, or black; also come with saddle markings
- Dark eyes
- Height: 13.5-15.5 inches
- Weight: 15-17 pounds
- Average lifespan: 10-12 years
Temperament
- Lively, cheerful, loving, alert, feisty, willful, determined
- Interaction with people: Excellent family dog; plays well with children
- Interaction with animals: Gets along with other dogs but needs socializing with noncanine pets at an early age
- Training: Needs firm training but learns quickly; can be difficult to housebreak
- Bark: Can be very vocal
- Protection: Protective of toys and food
Medical Conditions
- Generally healthy
While the listed ailments may be common in this breed, not all members of the breed suffer from these conditions. Responsible breeders screen for orthopedic and genetic diseases.
At Home
- Ok for apartments
- Very active indoors
- Needs a daily walk, run or jog
- Loves sport activities; agile and adept at catching
Grooming
- Minimal shedder
- Brush and comb weekly
- Remove excess hair from ear passages and from between pads of feet
Other Facts
- Known to follow prey underground for extensive distances and amounts of time
- Also known as the Patterdale, Cumberland and Westmoreland terrier
- A Lakeland terrier named Stingray of Derryabah was the first dog to win top honors at both the Crufts (Kennel Club of the U.K.) and Westminster (American Kennel Club) dog shows in 1967
Breed History
- Native to the rocky grounds of Great Britain's Lake Districts, particularly the Cumberland region, where it was bred as a working terrier
- Originally known as the Patterdale terrier
- Used alongside hounds to hunt fox, which raided local sheep herds
For more information about this breed and breeder referral contacts, please visit the United States Lakeland Terrier Club For breed rescue opportunities, visit USLTC Rescue
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