Lakeland Terrier

Origin and History

The Lakeland Terrier is a brave hunting terrier developed in England's Lake District to keep foxes and rodents away from flocks. With its endurance and boldness, it is one of the oldest working terriers.

Appearance and Coat

It has a small, athletic body with an upright stance. Its harsh, wiry, medium-length double coat comes in various colors; it sheds little and needs regular grooming and periodic hand-stripping.

Temperament and Personality

The Lakeland Terrier is brave, lively and self-confident. It has typical terrier determination; it is curious, playful and bold. It is devoted to its family and friendly. It has a strong prey drive and tends to bark and dig.

Care, Exercise and Training

Its wiry coat needs regular brushing and periodic hand-stripping; it sheds little. It requires a lot of exercise and play. It is intelligent but independent; consistent, reward-based training and early socialization are important.

Health

It is generally robust and hardy. Lens luxation, a femoral head problem (Legg-Perthes) and, rarely, eye problems may occur. Regular check-ups are recommended. The Lakeland Terrier suits active families looking for a brave, energetic and low-shedding dog who can provide it with exercise and training.