| Lakeland Terrier
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 Black and tan Lakeland Terrier |
| Country of origin
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| United Kingdom (England)
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| Classification and breed standards
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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.
Working Life
The Lakeland Terrier is suitable for fox and rabbit hunting and sheep protection.
