Todays Breed in the Spotlight: the Lakeland Terrier. The Lakeland Terrier has a dense, wiry coat with longer hair on the legs and muzzle, often giving him a distinct beard. Small, sturdy and workmanlike, the breeds narrow frame allows him to squeeze into rocky dens to chase after vermin. While generally a show dog or family companion today, Lakelands can also be found utilizing their natural instincts at earthdog events or digging in the backyard. The breed comes in a variety of colors including blue, black, liver, red and wheaten with or without a patch of color over the back and shoulders called a saddle. The Lakeland is an English breed dating back to the 1800s. One of the oldest living terrier breeds still known today, they were originally developed by farmers to accompany them on hunts and to prevent fox and other vermin from destroying their sheep herds. The Lakeland is bold, friendly and confident but has a quiet disposition. While he is well suited for a variety of living situations including rural and urban settings, the Lakelands energy level makes him well suited for an active lifestyle. His coat shed minimally but requires periodic clipping by a groomer (quoted from the AKC Breed Page: akc.org/breeds/lakeland_terrier/index.cfm).
Posted on: Tue, 20 May 2014 20:00:02 +0000
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