Lakeland Terrier Standards
- AKC (Terrier)
- FCI (Group 3)
- KC (Terrier)
- UKC (Terrier)
- 13-15"
- 15-17 lbs
- small terrier
- v-shaped, folded ears
- tail is traditionally docked where legal
- hard, wiry coat
- black
- blue
- liver
- red wheaten
- may have saddle markings
History of the Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier originated in the Lake District of Cumberland, England, near the Scottish border and dates back to the 1700s. They were likely developed from the now extinct Old English Black and Tan Terrier and several other crosses. Other breeds thought to have contributed to the bloodline are the Wire Fox, Border, Bedlington, Welsh and early Dandie Dinmont Terriers.
Related Breeds:
- Old English Black and Tan Terrier
- Wire Fox Terrier
- Welsh Terrier