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Lakeland Terrier dog breed
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.
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Lakeland Terrier dog breed
Black and tan "Lakeland Terrier" |
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Lakeland Terrier dog breed
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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). They are known for their
minimal shedding of hair.
History
In 1925 the breed attained homogeneity following a cross-breeding with the Fox
Terrier and the Airedale Terrier. The Lakeland Terrier is suitable for
fox and rabbit hunting and for sheep predator control.
In the Lake District of the UK, the mountainous, rocky terrain is unsuitable for
hunting fox on horseback and foxes were hunted on foot. It has been suggested
that the lakeland terrier's great stamina derives from running all day with the
hounds, unlike his close cousin, the fox terrier, who would have been carried in
a saddle bag to be released only when the fox had gone to earth.
The working dog version of the Lakeland is often know as the Fell Terrier or
Patterdale Terrier.
Temperament
The dogs are friendly, bold, and confident. Shyness is very atypical, as is
aggressiveness. Intelligent and independent minded, especially when going after
prey, they are quick to learn and easy to train!!!
Famous Lakelands
Zelda Van Gutters- Nickelodeon Magazine's Roving Reporter/Mascot
Champion Revelry's Awesome Blossom - Top winning Lakeland Terrier in the history
of the breed. Owned by Jean L. Heath and Bill Cosby.
Stingray of Derrybah - the first dog to win Best in Show/Supreme Champion at
both the top US and UK shows (Westminster and Crufts). (1967)
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