Dogs
Lakeland Terrier
| Lakeland Terrier |
Black and tan Lakeland Terrier
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| Alternative names |
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| Country of origin |
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United Kingdom (England) |
| Common nicknames |
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| Classification and breed standards |
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FCI: |
Group 3 Section 1 #70 |
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AKC: |
Terrier |
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ANKC: |
Group 2 (Terriers) |
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CKC: |
Group 4 - Terrier |
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KC (UK): |
Terrier |
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NZKC: |
Terrier |
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UKC: |
Terriers |
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| Not recognized by any major kennel club |
| This breed of dog is
extinct |
| Notes |
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The Lakeland Terrier is a
dog breed, one of many
Terrier
breeds, that originated in the
Lake
District of
England as a descendant of the old English Black and Tan and Fell Terriers.
Appearance
The breed is similar to the
Welsh
Terrier and has thick, hard hair that is coloured black and tan, blue and
tan, red-gray, red, wheat, liver, blue, or black. They have an upright tail.
Lakeland Terriers grow to between 33 and 38cm (13 to 15 inches) in height
measured to the
withers with a weight of between 7 and 8 kg (15 to 17 lbs).
History
In 1925 the
breed attained homogeneity following a cross-breeding with the
Fox
Terrier and the
Airedale Terrier. The Lakeland Terrier is suitable for
fox and
rabbit hunting
and for sheep predator control.
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