Lakeland Terrier
Breed Profile
The Lakeland Terrier breed goes back to the 1800s and is considered today to be one of the oldest terrier breeds. The Lakeland was created by crossing the Bedlington Terrier, with the Old English Wirehaired Terrier in the Lake District of England. The dog served to hinder fox and other vermin from destroying the crops and herds. It hunted den animals such as badger, fox and otter. It was capable of hunting on uneven terrain, woods, fields and water.
Temperament
The Lakeland Terriers are friendly, courageous, confident, and not known to be shy and aggressive. With their high IQ and independent spirit, they are fast learners, though they can exhibit ‘selective deafness’ when feeling inadequately challenged.
Color & Coat
Coat: Its double coat consists of a soft undercoat and a hard, wiry outer coat.
Color: It comes in a myriad of hues: Black, Black and Tan, Blue and Tan, Dark Grizzle, Grizzle, Grizzle and Tan, Liver and Tan, Red, Red Grizzle, Wheaten.
Health
Lakeland Terriers are a robust breed and don’t suffer from any known hereditary health problems.