Lakeland Terrier: breed description and breeding

Lakeland Terrier breed is a small fluffy dog, famous for its courage and devotion. The dog quickly gets used to its owner and remains faithful to him forever. This breed is perfect for both single people and for families with children. She can become a universal favorite. The main thing is to properly raise a pet.

It is about this fluffy pet and will be discussed in the article.

The Lakeland Terrier breed was originally called the Model Terrier and lived on the edge of Lakeland Lakes. However, outwardly the dog was very different from all the other terriers and resembled a soft toy. Long legs and a narrow body helped the animal to quickly and deftly move through the rocky damp terrain. Such a dog was up to the beginning of the twentieth century, however, little has changed in it.

With the onset of the twentieth century, the patterdel terrier was renamed Lakeland Terrier. The dog, intended for hunting, instantly won the hearts of many people and to this day is considered popular.

The first fame came to the breed around 1912: it was then that the British Kennel Club recognized it as official. In America, Lakeland appeared in 1936, but in Australia, much later - in 1948.

On the territory of Russia, the first Lakeland appeared about 20 years ago, now their breeding is considered a successful and fairly profitable business.

Lakeland Terrier can be found on the following grounds:

• dogs of this breed do not differ in large sizes;
• the muzzle of the animal has a slightly elongated rectangular shape;
• Lakeland ears are V-shaped, set high and folded;
• nose is black, and eyes are both black and brown shades;
• the hair is curly-headed and, as a rule, slightly longer than the average size, the hair growing on the muzzle and paws is longer than on the body;
• The average dog size is 37 cm and the average weight is 7 kg.

As for the coat color, the dogs of this breed can meet the following primary colors:

• the black;
• wheat;
• hepatic.

By the nature of the dog can be described as a restless and cheerful pet, charging its positive energy of all around.

As mentioned earlier, the very first destination of the breed in the past was hunting. Therefore, the hunting instincts of the dog have survived to this day. It is important to ensure that the pet does not harm the animals and small pets around it.

Lakeland Terrier - Monogamous Dog. This devoted dog is extremely difficult to tolerate separation from the owner and remains true to him forever. For the sake of man, the dog is ready for almost everything - be it hunting or the protection of the owner.

If the choice was finally stopped on a dog breed Lakeland Terrier, then before buying a puppy you should know the important rules. The first thing to do when choosing an animal is to pay attention to the following two factors:

1. dog health;
2. character

It is for these important factors that the quality of the acquired dog should be assessed.

It is also very important to take a pet. only in official nurseries or at proven breeders, where they can show not only the mother of the puppy, but also his father. The seller must advise the buyer on the rules for the care of a puppy, as well as provide the puppy with all the necessary information in terms of health and habits.

Due to the weak moult of a dog, it is no different to care for it. However, thoroughly combing all the excess wool should be regularly (at least once every 2-3 months).

Other care procedures are as follows.

• Regular brushing with a hard brush is recommended no more than twice a week.
• As for strong hunting teeth of a dog, regular routine inspection will be enough to care for them. With the eyes and ears of the Lakeland, the situation is somewhat more complicated - it is they that require special attention due to certain diseases.
• Cleaning the ears should be done regularly, as an ear tick can settle between them and the skull. Seasonal cleaning from various harmful insects is also mandatory.
• If we talk about worms, then they should be run at least 10 days before the mandatory annual vaccination.
• In general, dogs of this breed are distinguished by quite good health, with rare, but possible pathologies, transmitted, as a rule, by inheritance. A frequent problem is cataract, which should be stopped as soon as possible.
• You can keep such a dog both in the city and in the countryside. It is important that no drafts fall into the sleeping corner of the animal.

According to experts, most of the diet of the Lakeland Terrier should consist of special dry food for dogs of premium class. Such feeds are developed specifically for active and energetic dogs in order to replenish all the energy lost during the day. However when choosing a feed It is best to consult with a specialist and take into account such important factors as height and weight of the animal.

Also, do not forget about meat - 300 grams in the pet's daily diet will be more than enough. Not be redundant and vitamin supplements with all the necessary mineral elements. In addition, suitable food products are:

• cottage cheese;
• sea ​​fish (boiled and boneless);
• boiled porridge on water;
• eggs (2 pieces per week).

You can add vegetables to the meat: beets, cabbage, carrots, zucchini.

It is necessary to educate a dog gradually, without applying physical strength and aggression. Lakelands are pretty smart and clever dogs, so training them is not so difficult.

If there are small children in the house, then you need to explain to them that It’s absolutely impossible to take pet toys. Such actions can lead the dog to rabies.

When walking a pet, it is always necessary to keep him on a leash so that he does not harm his hunting instincts around.

Before you buy a dog absolutely any breed, you must necessarily consider all the advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of this breed include the following:

• positive and cheerful nature of the dog, able to cheer up a person;
• This dog has a special ability to capture the mood of the people around them and their intentions, which is why such pets are the best fit for the role of a guard;
• because of the rarely shedding wool and good health, the dog does not require complicated and long-term care.

Special attention should be paid to the disadvantages that are present in the character of the dog, namely:

• the hunting past makes itself felt at times - it is then that the Lakelands become uncontrollable and are capable of harming small creatures;
• in the absence of attention at a young age or overly aggressive behavior on the part of the owner, the dog may grow very spoiled and pugnacious;
• cautious and sometimes aggressive towards strangers.

On the features of the breed and care, see the following video.