Lakeland Terrier

Terrier

Coat

Solid:
Tan: One of the following combinations in the saddle pattern
with or Grizzle
with or Grizzle
with or Grizzle.
Grizzle is mingled with or the colour of the main coat.
Shaded Silver: with a lighter shade or light grey (furfile) on the feet and legs. May also include the face, either just the muzzle or the whole head including the ears, or somewhere inbetween.
White Markings: is allowed as trim on the chest and toes but is slightly faulted.

Eyes

except in livers which have

Nose

except in livers which have

Faults

White markings are a slight fault. Wrong nose colour. Wrong eye colour.

Disqualifications

None

Varieties

None

Notes

The lakeland terrier originates from the now extinct old english black and tan terrier, which was common during the 1700's, before the concept of 'breeds' became popular. There were many local types, and in Cumbria, (Lake District or Lakeland, England) an extra tough terrier was needed, one that could kill or chase the large mountain foxes, an important job as the foxes could ruin the small farms by killing the chickens or lambs.
During the 1800's, the lakeland terrier was turned into a show breed, and the original working type was called patterdale terrier, and that's how it is even today. The breed was recognized by the British Kennel Club in 1931.
The only dog that has won BIS both in Crufts and Westminster was a lakeland terrier.

The lakeland terrier should give the impression of being an elegant and compact breed, brave, confident and friendly. The head has a flat and noble skull, with a broad but not too long snout and powerful jaws. The muzzle and skull should be the same length. The ears are small, V-shaped and tipper forward. The neck should be slightly arched and carry the head high. The chest is rather thin, with a short and strong back. Straight frontlegs and well angulated hind. The tail should be carried high but preferably not over the back.

Breed Files

Filename: SN Lakeland terrier
Offset: E427
Base: Scottie
SCP: Labrador
Accepted: November 28, 2013
Notes: Variations in size, coat texture, beard/eyebrows and toe fuzziness. Three tail variations that can be full or docked, two leg thickness variations and optional liplines.

Filename: Lakeland
Offset: 3403
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: December 31, 2005
Notes: Tail can be held more or less over the back (3 variations), and there are also variation in back length and beard length.

Filename: Lakeland Terrier
Offset: EFA4
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: December 29, 2004
Notes: Addball tail and ears. Angled legs, may be unsuitable for obedience - movements are good but sit is off.

Filename: Lakeland
Offset: 3403
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 1, 2002
Notes: