|
Lakeland Terrier Dog Breed Facts
|
|
|
Breed: Lakeland Terrier
|
|
Also Called:
|
|
Height: The Lakeland Terrier is about 13-15 inches tall.
|
|
Weight: The Lakeland Terrier weighs between 15-17 lbs.
|
|
Colors: The Lakeland Terrier can be black and tan, blue and tan, red-gray, red, wheat, liver, blue or black.
|
|
Physical Appearance: The Lakeland Terrier was bred to hunt vermin in the rugged shale mountains of the Lake District of northern England. He is a small, workmanlike dog of square, sturdy build. His body is deep and relatively narrow, which allows him to squeeze into rocky dens. He has sufficient length of leg under him to cover rough ground easily. His neck is long, leading smoothly into high withers and a short topline ending in a high tail set. His attitude is gay, friendly, and self-confident, but not overly aggressive. He is alert and ready to go. His movement is lithe and graceful, with a straight-ahead, free stride of good length. His head is rectangular, jaws are powerful, and ears are V-shaped. A dense, wiry coat is finished off with longer furnishings on muzzle and legs.
|
|
Temperament/Personality: The Lakeland Terrier 's bold, confident and friendly disposition makes it a great companion. He is bold, gay and friendly, with a confident, cock-of-the-walk attitude.
|
|
Care: The Lakeland Terrier's coat needs brushing weekly and shaping every few months. Pluck or strip the double coat of a Lakeland Terrier to maintain strong color and proper texture. A coat which is properly textured will shed dirt easily. Lakeland Terriers need regular grooming that should consist of brushing at least three times. Bathe only when necessary otherwise their coat will become too dry.
|
|
Health Concerns/Problems: The Lakeland Terrier is not prone to health problems.
|
|
Training: The Lakeland Terrier needs to be trained and socialized early in life. They are an intelligent dog that will learn quickly.
|
|
Activity: The Lakeland Terrier needs long walks and a backyard to play in.
|
|
Life Span: The Lakeland Terrier lives an average life of 12-16 years.
|
|
Litter Size: The Lakeland Terrier has an average litter of 3-5 puppies.
|
|
Country of Origin: The Lakeland Terrier originated in England.
|
|
Brief History: The Lakeland Terrier was bred to hunt vermin in the rugged shale mountains of the northern England Lake District.
|