Lakeland Terrier

Lakeland Terrier
Black and tan Lakeland Terrier
Country of origin
United Kingdom (England)
Classification and breed standards
FCI: Group 3 Section 1 #70 Stds AKC: Terrier Stds ANKC: Group 2 (Terriers) Stds CKC: Group 4 - Terrier KC(UK): Terrier Stds NZKC: Terrier Stds UKC: Terriers Stds

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.

Appearance

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. Lakeland Terriers grow 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).

History

In 1925 the breed attained homogeneity following a cross-breeding with the Fox Terrier and the Airedale Terrier.

Working Life

The Lakeland Terrier is suitable for fox and rabbit hunting and sheep protection.