Lakeland Terrier
Happy and social breed, he has tons of energy
As per its name, the Lakeland Terrier is an old english breed origin from the lake region.It probably is a mix between Bedlington and other terriers.It has been officially recognised in 1928.
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Head
Well balanced. Length of head from stop to tip of nose not
exceeding that from occiput to stop. -
Head - skull region
Skull: Flat and refined -
Head - facial region
Nose: Black, except in liver-coated dogs when the nose will be liver.
Muzzle: Broad, but not too long.
Jaws/Teeth: Jaws powerful. Teeth even with perfect, regular scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Eyes: Dark or hazel. Slanting eyes undesirable.
Ears: Moderately small, V-shaped and carried alertly. Set neither
too high nor too low on head. -
Neck
Reachy, slightly arched, free from throatiness. -
Body
Back: Strong, moderately short
Loins: Well coupled
Chest: Reasonably narrow -
Tail
Previously customarily docked.
Docked: Well set on, carried gaily but not over back or curled.
Undocked: Well set on, carried gaily but not over back or curled. In overall balance with the rest of dog. -
Forequarters
Forelegs straight, well boned.
Shoulders: Well laid back. -
Hindquarters
Strong and muscular.
Thighs: long and powerful.
Stifles: Well turned.
Hocks: Low to ground.
Metatarsus: Straight. -
Feet
Small, compact, round and well padded. -
Gait / Movement
Fore-and hindlegs carried straight forward and parallel. Elbows move perpendicular to body, working free of sides, stifles turning neither in nor out.
Good drive coming from well flexing hindquarters. -
Coat - hair
Dense, harsh and weather resisting with good undercoat. -
Coat - colour
Black and tan, blue and tan, red, wheaten, red grizzle, liver,
blue or black.
Small tips of white on feet and chest undesirable but permissible.
Mahogany or deep tan not typical. -
Size and weight
Height: Not exceeding 37 cm (14 ½ ins) at shoulder.
Weight: Dogs 17 lbs (7,7 kg) ; bitches 15 lbs (6,8 kg). -
Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.