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The Canine Chronicles Directory
Lakeland Terrier
Lakeland Terriers should have a coarse outercoat with an undercoat protecting them
from harsh weather. Although puppies are born dark, the Lakeland Terrier can be
a variation of colors, including black & tan, blue & tan, grizzle & tan, red, wheaten,
red grizzle, liver, blue, grizzle or black. Small tips of white on the feet and
chest, while undesirable, are permissible. Mahogany or deep tan colors are not typical.
The well-balanced head should have a flat but refined skull. This breed tends to
have mustaches and beard on their forefaces. The eyes should be hazel or dark in
color and the nose should be black or liver in color. The small ears are v-shaped
and the teeth should meet in a scissor-like bite. The neck should be slightly arched
merging into well-laid back shoulders. The back is short and with a moderately narrow
chest. The forelegs are straight and well-boned and the hindlegs are long with powerful
thighs. The straight hocks should be set low to the ground. The small, compact feet
are well-padded. This breed looks as though they are standing on their toes. The
high set tail is customarily docked and elevated.
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Temperament
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Lakeland Terriers are loving, courageous, cheerful, confident, and alert. They can
also be inquisitive, feisty, willful and stubborn. They love children however, they
may be wary around strangers. They generally get along with other dogs, which is
unusual in terrier breeds. This breed is content being with their owners ? be it
on long walks or curling up next to a fire. They are not a loud breed but they will
warn their owners if something disturbs them. They love to dig. It is essential
to socialize them thoroughly at a young age so they will not chase cats or other
small animals. This breed should not be let off their leash, since they will sometimes
choose to be deaf when their owner calls them. This breed tends to guard their possessions,
especially food and toys.
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