Lakeland Terrier

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Alternative Name

The Showman

Basic Info

The Lakeland Terrier is a dog breed, one of many Terrier breeds, that originated in the Lake District of England as a descendant of the old English Black and Tan and Fell Terriers for the purpose of hunting vermin. The breed is similar to the Welsh Terrier and has thick, hard hair that is coloured black and tan, blue and tan, red-gray, red, wheat, liver, blue, or black. They have an upright tail. This dog grows to between 33 and 38cm (13 to 15 inches) in height measured to the withers with a weight of between 7 and 8 kg (15 to 17 lbs). They are known for their minimal shedding of hair.

Behavior

The dogs are friendly, bold, and confident. Shyness is very atypical, as is aggressiveness.

Origin

United Kingdom (England)

History

In 1925 the breed attained homogeneity following a cross-breeding with the Fox Terrier and the Airedale Terrier. This breed is suitable for fox and rabbit hunting and for sheep predator control. The working dog version of the Lakeland is often know as the Fell Terrier or Patterdale Terrier.

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