LAKELAND TERRIER 

Its name alludes the Lake District of the north of England where it was bred to get wolves and badgers out of their hideouts. Among its ancestors, we can probably include the Border Terrier, the Bedlington Terrier and the Fox Terrier. The first breed club was founded in 1912 and the breed was officially recognizes in 1921.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This small and robust dog surely deserves is worker dog nickname. It feels more comfortable in the countryside. It is tough, combative as the majority of Terriers, but also submissive and friendly, so it can get along well with children and also with other dogs. It has a joyful character, learns fast and likes being put to the test. It needs regular intensive brushing.

PHYSICAL ASPECT

Its exterior hair is rough and thick, inclemency proved. Among the colors of these breeds we can mention black and fire, blue and fire, blue and black, straw, graying red and liver. Dark or hazel eyes. "V" shaped small ears, straight, when being on an alert state. It keeps the tail very high, but never curled or folded to the back. Pretty narrowed chest and a short but a strong body. designer dog clothes

PRACTICAL DATA

• LIFE EXPECTANCY: 14 years.
• PHYSICAL EXERCISE: Moderate.
• MAINTENANCE: Difficult.
• LEVEL OF NOISE: Noisy.
• HEALTH PROBLEMS: Unknown.
• HEIGHT: 37 cm as a maximum.
• IT IS USUAL TO GET THEIR TAILS surgically CUT.

BREED RECOGNIZED BY THE CANINE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION (CIF)