<C>Height:</C> 14 to 15 inches (male); 13 to 14 inches (female).
<C>Weight:</C> averages 17 pounds.
<C>Size:</C> Small.
<C>Availability:</C> Difficult to find.
<b>History:</> The Lakeland Terrier, originally called the Patterdale Terrier, was developed in England's Lake District to hunt den animals such as badger and fox, and also otter. The Lakeland was expected to chase and to kill the quarry. This beautiful, spunky terrier has since become a popular companion and successful show dog. The Lakeland Terrier was accepted into the AKC in 1934.
<b>Description:</> The Lakeland Terrier is a solid, squarely proportioned dog similar to the Welsh Terrier, but a bit smaller. The Lakeland's head is long with bushy hair on the foreface. The hard outer coat with its undercoat liner protects the dog from brambles and bad weather. Puppies are often born dark. The adult coat comes in many combinations of black, black-and-tan, reddish, red grizzle, wheat, liver-and-blue, blue-and-tan, grizzle, and grizzle-and-tan. The dog may or may not have a saddle. The tan color is like straw, not rich and dark. The V-shaped ears fold over. The eyes and nose are dark. The docked tail is set and carried high. The dog looks as if he is standing on his toes.
<b>Notes:</> Similar to the Welsh terrier in many ways, but a bit feistier. Needs firm training and regular attention to his coat. Likes to dig and may be a barker. Tends to guard food and toys. May be difficult to housebreak. This is a very hardy breed, subject to no serious hereditary diseases.
<b>Personality:</> Peppy, gay, loving. Alert and confident. Can be feisty, willful and determined. Courageous. This breed loves children.
<b>Behavior:</>
<C>Children:</C> Best with older, considerate children.
<C>Friendliness:</C> Reserved with strangers.
<C>Trainability:</C> Easy to train.
<C>Independence:</C> Moderately dependent on people.
<C>Dominance:</C> High.
<C>Other Pets:</C> Not generally trustworthy with other pets.
<C>Combativeness:</C> Very dog-aggressive.
<C>Noise:</C> Average barker.
<b>Grooming and Physical Needs:</>
<C>Grooming:</C> Regular grooming needed.
<C>Trimming & Stripping:</C> Professional trimming or stripping needed.
<C>Coat:</C> Wiry coat.
<C>Shedding:</C> Very light.
<C>Docking:</C> The tail is customarily docked.
<C>Exercise:</C> Moderate exercise needed.
<C>Jogging:</C> An excellent jogging companion.
<C>Indoors:</C> Very active indoors.
<C>Apartments:</C> Good for apartment living.
<C>Outdoor Space:</C> Does all right without a yard.
<C>Climate:</C> Does well in most climates.
<C>Owner:</C> Good for novice owners.
<C>Longevity:</C> Average (10 to 12 years).
<b>Talents:</> hunting, tracking, and watchdog.
<b>For More Information:</>
Call the AKC Breeder Referral Hotline: 1-900-407-PUPS for the name of a breeder referral representative in your area. Cost is 99 cents per minute.
<b>Photo Caption:</> LAKELAND TERRIER
Photo copyright: Cook PhoDOGraphy 1995. All rights reserved.
