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Lakeland Terrier breed information and pictures
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The Lakeland Terrier is part of the Terrier group. The Lakeland Terrier is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Lakeland Terrier is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog The Lakeland Terrier lifestyle is Adapts to indoor/outdoor living
Generally not subject to hereditary inflictions, the Lakeland terrier is a hardy breed. It is important that when contacting a Lakeland Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Lakeland Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support Lakeland Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Lakeland Terrier health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Lakeland Terrier breed standard.
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Lakeland Terrier |
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Group:
Terrier |
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Shoulder Height:
14.50 in - 14.50 in |
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Weight:
17 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium amount |
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Intelligence:
Above Average |
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Suitability for kids:
Excellent |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Great Britain - Lakeland Terrier became official in 1928. Bred in the county of Cumberland in early 19th Century. Believed to be the result of crossing several terrier breeds and the Otterhound. Also referred to as the Cumberland, Westmoreland, Fell and Patterdale Terrier. Used for killing fox and vermin that preyed on sheep and poultry.
Character:
The Lakeland Terrier is a good watchdog, active, intelligent and affectionate.
Temperment:
Although this dog can be somewhat reserved around strangers, it gets along very well with children and other dogs. Early socialization is necessary in order for it to get along with cats or other household pets.
Coat:
Is thick and hard, and somewhat water-resistant. Colors can be black and tan, blue and tan, reddish grey, black, blue, red, wheat, or liver.
Care
The coat needs to be plucked twice a year. Excessive hair around the pads of the feet must be trimmed and the ears must be kept clean.
Colour:
Blue, black, liver, black/tan, blue/tan, red, red grizzle, grizzle/tan, wheaten
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog
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