Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier, affectionately known as the Lakey, was developed in Great Britain during the 1700-1800's for ratting, killing vermin, and fox. The dog's rather narrow chest allowed it to chase foxes and the like through crevices. Its ancestral home is the Lake District in the north of England, where its ancestry traces back to a variety of terriers and probably the Otterhound as well. It had many names, depending on the locale; the names included the Patterdate Terrier, the Fell Terrier, the Cumberland Terrier, the Westmoreland Terrier.
Height: 13 - 15" (33 - 38.1cm)
Weight: 15 - 17 lbs (6.7 - 7.6 kg)
Coat Type: The Lakeland has a wiry, waterproof double coat. Colors range from black to wheaten, however mahogany-red shades are undesirable. This double coat does require a lot of grooming.
Temperament: The Lakeland Terrier is a sturdy dog, brave and courageous; it makes a good watchdog.
Special Interest: A famous Lakeland Terrier, Stingray of Derrybach, was Best in Show at Crufts in 1967 and then also at Westminster in 1968.
Classifications:
AKC: Group 4 - Terriers
CKC: Group 4 - Terriers
KC: Sporting - Terrier Group
FCI: Group 3
ANKC: Group 2 - Terriers
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