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| Breed: |
Lakeland Terrier |
| Country of Origin: |
England |
| AKC Group: |
Terrier |
| Function: |
Hunting |
| Life Span: |
10-12 years |
| Appearance: |
Solid |
| Color: |
black, black & tan, reddish, red grizzle, wheat,
liver & blue, grizzle, and grizzle & tan |
| Coat Type: |
Short |
| Grooming: |
The Lakeland Terrier should have its coat plucked two
or three times each year by pulling the old hair out by hand. Remove loose hair also from
the ear passages and trim excess hair between the pads of the feet. The coat of show dogs
will require more intensive grooming. |
| Height: |
Not above 14½ inches |
| Weight: |
17 pounds |
| Activity Level: |
Medium-high |
| Watch Dog: |
Yes |
| Protection: |
No |
| Intelligence: |
High |
| Trainability: |
High |
| Good With Children: |
Yes |
| Good With Pets: |
Ok |
| Good With Strangers: |
Ok |
| Character: |
Cheerful |
| Home Environment: |
Fenced yard |
| Best Owner: |
Loving |
| Potential Problems: |
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| Behavior: |
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| Physical: |
They are subject to no serious hereditary diseases. |
| Recommendations: |
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