Human orientation
Very high score: wants to be in the center of the owner's life. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Lakeland terrier
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History of the Lakeland Terrier breed
Origin: Great Britain
At first it was called the Fatherdale Terrier. In the 1700s in the Lake District of England, it was bred from the Bedlington Terrier and the Old English Wirehaired Pointer. He hunted burrowing animals, including badger, fox and otter, often in water and on difficult terrain. Nowadays, it is a popular domestic and exhibition dog.
The Lakeland Terrier is a small (up to 37 cm, 7-8 kg) lively terrier with a stiff, dense coat, bred in the Lake District of England to hunt burrowing animals. Confident, cheerful and stubborn, wants to be in the center of the owner's life. Requires daily activity and regular trimming.
SizeMala
OriginGreat Britain
Life is nearby
Suitable for active families. Optimally should sleep in the house and have daily walks. He likes to dig and bark, so he invents entertainment himself without classes.
Walks
Moderate or high: a daily walk on a leash or vigorous play in the yard. Safely released, willing to explore the area.
Training
It is not easy to train: the terrier is stubborn and independent. Classes are short and varied, with rewards. Early education helps: the dog can guard toys.
Care
Hard wool is combed once or twice a week, and shaped four times a year by cutting or trimming. Domestic dogs are usually clipped with a machine, exhibition dogs are trimmed by hand. Ears are examined, claws are trimmed.
Children
Generally gets along well with children. Lively and confident behavior requires calm behavior on the part of children.
Other animals
It usually gets along with dogs, but the terrier's hunting instinct remains: chasing cats should be stopped from an early age, small rodents are its prey.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: intelligent, but stubborn.
Zooaggression
Average score: generally gets along with dogs, but hunting instinct needs control.
Health and reproductive risks
In the British cohort, the median lifespan of the breed was 14.2 years. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Medium-high rating: A stiff coat needs regular brushing and several trimmings per year.
Health
Breed screening
Breed Screening: There is little detailed information on hereditary diseases in the Lakeland Terrier breed. Ask the breeder for documentary results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Locomotor system: for the Lakeland Terrier breed, the load is selected according to age and condition. Limping, pain or reluctance to move is a reason to consult a veterinarian.
Eyes and heart
Heart and eyes are included in the list of annual examination. The frequency of special examinations is determined according to the recommendations of the club and the veterinarian.
Photo of the breed
