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Lakeland Terrier Puppies for Sale
Lakeland Terrier
Dylan the clever, adventurous, mischievous, playful, loyal
yet selectively def Lakeland Terrier at about 22 months.
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Pronunciation |
Lakeland Terrier |
Description
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The Lakeland Terrier is a solid, squarely
proportioned dog similar to the Welsh Terrier, but a bit smaller. It is an elegant dog
with a beautiful, elongated head and straight, strongly boned legs. The long head has
bushy hair on the foreface. The teeth are either overshot or undershot. The hard outer
coat with its undercoat liner protects the dog from brambles, and bad weather. It has
powerful jaws and dark or hazel eyes. Puppies are often born dark. The thick, hard, adult
coat is resistant to bad weather and comes in many combinations of black, black & tan,
reddish, red grizzle, wheat, liver & blue, grizzle, and grizzle & 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 nose is dark. The docked tail is set and carried high. The dog looks
as if he is standing on his toes. |
Temperament
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The Lakeland Terrier is a peppy, cheerful,
loving and affectionate dog. It is similar to the Welsh Terrier in many ways, but tends to be even more terrier like. Alert, confident and courageous. This breed loves
children. The Lakeland Terrier needs firm training along with a firm, consistent, confident pack leader. They like to dig and may be a barker, and need to be told to hush if it becomes obsessive.
This breed may be difficult to
housebreak, but tend to learn quite easily otherwise. Make sure that the training is full
of variety and offers the dog a challenge. You will find the dog quickly learns what you
want from him. The Lakeland Terrier gets along well with other dogs. Socialize them when they are still young with cats and other animals so they do not chase
them when they are older. Dogs who are allowed to take over the home will become feisty, willful, determined, and will tend to guard their toys and food. They may become unsure around strangers. They may also become dog aggressive, and bark obsessively, as they try and rule those around them. These are NOT Lakeland Terrier traits, but rather human induced traits, brought on by the lack of leadership from the people around them. Dogs who do develop Small Dog Syndrome, will change for the better as soon as the dog starts getting firm, consistent rules to follow, limits to what it is and is not allowed to do, along with a daily pack walk. In other words, do not be a meek owner, be a real pack leader.
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Height, Weight
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Height: Not above 14½ inches (36.8 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 17 pounds (7.7 kg.) Bitches 15 pounds (6.8 kg.) |
Health Problems |
This is a very hardy breed. They are subject to
no serious hereditary diseases. |
Living Conditions |
The Lakeland Terrier is good for apartment life.
It is very active indoors and will do all right without a yard. |
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Exercise |
They need
to be taken on a daily, brisk,
long walk, jog or
run alongside you when you bicycle.
In addition, they will enjoy running and playing off the leash at
regular intervals in a safe area. They are certainly suitable for sports activities such
as catch and agility skills. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years. Some as much as 16 years. |
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Grooming |
The Lakeland Terrier should have its coat
plucked two or three times each year by pulling the old hair out by hand. Remove loose
hair also from the ear passages and trim excess hair between the pads of the feet. The
coat of show dogs will require more intensive grooming. This breed sheds little to no
hair. |
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Origin |
The Lakeland Terrier was originally called the
Patterdale Terrier. It was developed from crossings between the Bedlington and the
Old English Wirehaired Terrier in England's Lake District. It was used to hunt den animals
such as badger and fox, and also otter. This dog hunted in water and uneven terrain and
was expected to chase and kill the quarry. This beautiful, spunky Terrier has since become
a popular companion and a successful show dog. The Lakeland Terrier was recognized in 1921
and accepted into the AKC in 1934. Some of the Lakeland Terriers talents include:
hunting, tracking and watchdogging. |
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Group |
Terrier, AKC Terrier |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CET,
APRI, ACR |
CKC = Continental Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel Club
of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian National
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand Kennel Club
CET = Club Español de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Dylan the Lakeland Terrier at about 22 months
Max, a 7 month old black Lakeland Terrier
Dylan the Lakeland Terrier at about 22 months
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Lakeland Terrier Pictures 1
Small Dogs vs Medium and Large Dogs
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