LAKELAND TERRIER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Terriers American Kennel Club (AKC) - Terrier Group United Kennel Club (UKC) - Terriers The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Terriers Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) * - Standard No. 70
Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America. * — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:	Great Britain
Height:	Ideal height for a mature male is 14 1/2 inches (37 cm) at the withers. Females are generally about one inch smaller.
Weight:	A mature male in good condition weighs approximately 17 lbs (7.5 kg). Males are squarely built and females may be slightly longer in length.
The Lakeland Terrier, once known as the Patterdale Terrier, originated in Cumberland County in England in the early 19th century. The Lakeland was bred to hunt vermin in the rugged shale mountains of the northern England Lake District. Some of the breeds involved in the development of the Lakeland Terrier include: The Wire Fox Terrier, the Border Terrier, the Bedlington Terrier, and the early Dandie Dinmont Terrier. The Lakeland has the typical Terrier temperament, that being bold, friendly, happy and self-confident. He makes a good watchdog and a great companion. He is typically alert, loves activity and is always ready to go. At times, he is also very intense and determined. Shyness and over aggressiveness is not typical of the breed. He has a short, hard and wiry outer coat with a soft undercoat. He comes in a variety of colours, including blue, black, liver, black and tan, blue and tan, red, red grizzle, grizzle and tan, or wheaten. Photo courtesy of Debbie Morrell Breeder with puppies available occasionally. TOP Health Issues: If you are considering the adoption of a Lakeland Terrier puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Additional Health Resources: Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: CKC Breed Standard AKC Breed Standard The Illustrated Standard for the Lakeland Terrier — From the United States Lakeland Terrier Club UKC Breed Standard (Revised 15 April 2007) The Kennel Club (U.K.) Breed Standard FCI Breed Standard No. 70 / 28. 11. 2003 / GB AKC LAKELAND TERRIER VIDEO 18 Min. Video Edition Published by the AKC Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges. — Available from Dogwise.com TOP Grooming Information: The Lakeland Terrier's coat needs weekly brushing and shaping every few months. Grooming a Lakeland Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada. GROOMING THE BROKEN-HAIRED TERRIER by Arden Ross Hand stripping, show and pet grooming for all broken-coated terrier breeds. — Available from Dogwise.com STRIPPING BROKEN COATED BREEDS VIDEO (2 VOLS) 2 hr 40 min. Video Edition published by Sonnen Productions Sonnen productions presents 2 volume video set for stripping the broken coated terrier breeds featuring Christine Lietzau. — Available from Dogwise.com PET GROOMING THE LONG-LEGGED TERRIERS VIDEO 85 min. Video Edition published by Sonnen Productions This is one of the breed grooming videos from Sonnen productions under the guidance of Michael Kemp, a top handler and groomer. — Available from Dogwise.com TOP Training Resources: Training — For information on training your Lakeland Terrier, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (For breed specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.) Working Dogs — Dedicated to the working dog. This section includes tributes, information on various dog jobs, and listings of organizations from across Canada.