Lakeland Terrier


   
Breed: Lakeland Terrier
Country of Origin: England
AKC Group: Terrier
Function: Hunting
Life Span: 10-12 years
Appearance: Solid
Color: black, black & tan, reddish, red grizzle, wheat, liver & blue, grizzle, and grizzle & tan
Coat Type: Short
Grooming: The Lakeland Terrier should have its coat plucked two or three times each year by pulling the old hair out by hand. Remove loose hair also from the ear passages and trim excess hair between the pads of the feet. The coat of show dogs will require more intensive grooming.
Height: Not above 14½ inches
Weight: 17 pounds
Activity Level: Medium-high
Watch Dog: Yes
Protection: No
Intelligence: High
Trainability: High
Good With Children: Yes
Good With Pets: Ok
Good With Strangers: Ok
Character: Cheerful
Home Environment: Fenced yard
Best Owner: Loving
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Physical: They are subject to no serious hereditary diseases.
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