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Lakeland Terrier

The origins of the Lakeland Terrier are to be found in the area after which they are named,
the Lake District in North-Western England. Before the breed was recognised in 1928,
dogs of that type were known as the Cumberland and Westmoreland Working Terrier.
In their country of origin, they had been known and esteemed for generations as
tough and efficient working dogs. Only a dog of great courage and tenacity would
attempt to defeat a fell fox, nearly as large as the dog itself. Many strains went into the making of the Lakeland: the now extinct Old English black and Tan Terrier, and ancestors of several modern terrier breeds. As a result, the present-day Lakeland have a heritage of many different coat
colour variations: black, blue, liver, wheaten, red, black and tan, grizzle and tan,
liver and tan, and blue and tan. The most common colours are black and tan,
grizzle and red. Finland is known for its high-quality black Lakelands which are very
rare in other countries. As a compensation for hunting, many Lakeland Terriers enjoy agility, to which they are physically and mentally very well suited: some of them have competed with great success. Two Lakelands have qualified for Search and Rescue teams, where they can make good
use of their working qualities. In Obedience rings Lakelands are still very rare - no champions in that field, so far.

General Appearance *** The Lakeland Terrier is a breed of moderation. The breed is small and workmanlike, with a square, sturdy build. Its deep, relatively narrow body allows it to squeeze into rocky dens. He has sufficient length of leg to cover rough ground easily. The Lakeland is gay, friendly, self confident and bold, but not overly aggressive. He is typically alert and ready to go, and may be intense and determined, or gay and even impish. Expression reflects the dog's mood. Shyness, especially shy-sharpness, in a mature dog is to be heavily penalized. Overly aggressive, argumentative dogs are not acceptable

Characteristics *** Males are squarely built. Bitches may be slightly longer than dogs. Balance and proportion are of primary importance. The breed has sufficient bone and substance, appearing sturdy and workmanlike without any indication of coarseness. Short-legged, heavy-bodied dogs, and overly-refined, racy specimens are not breed typical and are to be penalized.

Head & Skull *** The proportions of the head are critical to correct breed type. The rectangular head is well balanced. The moderately broad skull is flat on top. The cheeks are as flat and smooth as possible. The stop is barely perceptible. The jaws are powerful. The strong muzzle has a strong nose ridge and good fill-in beneath the eyes. The length of skull, from the occiput to the stop, is equal to the length of the muzzle, from the stop to the nose tip.Lip pigment is dark. The following are atypical and must be penalized: an overlong foreface; wedge-shaped head.

Theeth *** A full complement of comparatively large, strong white teeth meet in level (edge-to-edge) or slightly overlapping scissors bite.

Disqualifications *** Overshot or undershot bite.

EYES *** The moderately small, somewhat oval eyes are set squarely in the skull and fairly wide apart. The eyes are dark hazel to warm brown, and the eye rims are brown, in liver or liver and tan dogs. The eyes are warm brown to black, and eyes rims are dark, in all other colored dogs.

NOSE *** Nose pigment is black. Faded pigment as a result of, "winter nose," is acceptable but not desired. Liver-colored noses and lips are permissible only on liver-coated dogs. The following are very undesirable: pink nose; distinctly spotted nose.

EARS *** The small V-shaped ears fold just above the top of the skull. The inner edge is close to the side of the head. The flap is pointed toward the outside corner of the eye.

Neck ***The slightly arched, long neck is refined but strong. Clean at the throat, it widens gradually and smoothly into the shoulders.

ForeQuarters *** The shoulders are well angulated, and shoulder musculature is flat and smooth. The shoulder blade is long in proportion to the upper arm, allowing for reasonable angulation while maintaining the more upright "terrier front." A line from the top of the shoulder blade should pass through the elbows.When standing and moving, the elbows are held close to the body.

FORELEGS *** The strong, clean forelegs are straight when viewed from either the front or the side. The pasterns have no appreciable slant. Dewclaws are to be removed.

Body *** The withers are noticeably higher than the back. The short, level backline ends in a high tailset. The loins are short and taut; and may be slightly longer in bitches. The body is strong and supple. The moderately narrow, deep, oval chest extends to the elbows. The well-sprung ribs are moderately rounded off the vertebrae. The tuck-up is moderate. There is a well-defined, broad pelvic shelf behind the tail that is more developed in dogs than in bitches. The following are to be penalized: a barrel-chested, big-bodied dog; a slab-sided dog lacking substance.

HindQaurters *** HIND LEGS - The hind legs are well angulated but not so much as to affect the balance between the front and rear that allows for smooth, efficient movement. The well-muscled thighs are powerful. The stifles turn neither in nor out. The distance from the hock to the ground is relatively short. Viewed from the rear, the hocks are parallel to each other. The rear pastern is straight when viewed from the side. Dewclaws are to be removed.

Feet *** The round feet point forward. The toes are strong and compact. The thick pads are black or dark gray. In liver-colored dog, the pads are brown. The strong nails are black or self-colored.

Tail *** The tail is set high on the back. It is customarily docked so that the top of the tail is level with the occiput when the dog is in show position. It is carried upright, with a slight curve toward the head being desirable. Fault *** Tail tightly curled over the back.

Coat and Skin *** The breed is double coated. The outer coat is wiry in texture. The soft undercoat is close to the skin and does not overpower the wiry outer coat. Appearance is neat and workmanlike. The coat is trimmed short and smooth on the skull, ears, forechest, shoulders and behind the tail. Body coat is one-half to one inch longer and may be slightly wavy or straight. The furnishings on the muzzle and legs are crisp in texture. They are longer than the body coat, and plentiful but not profuse, and should be tidy. The face is traditionally trimmed with the hair left longer over the eyes to give the head a rectangular appearance from all angles, with the eyes covered from above. The eyes are apparent when viewed from the front, giving a unique mischievous expression. The legs appear cylindrical. The breed is hand stripped. Clipping is inappropriate for the show ring.

Colour *** The following variety of colors are equally acceptable: solid colors, including blue, black, liver, red and wheaten; wheaten or golden tan with a saddle. The saddle may be blue, black, liver, or varying shades of grizzle. Grizzle is a blend of red or wheaten intermixed with varying amounts of black, blue or liver. In saddle-marked dogs, the saddle covers the back of the neck, back, sides, and up the tail. Disqualification: Albinism.

Height and Weight *** Males - ideal height of the mature male, measured from the withers to the ground, is 14½ inches. A one-half-inch deviation either way is acceptable. A well-balanced, mature male in hard show condition averages approximately 17 pounds. Dogs of other heights will be proportionately more or less.

Bitches * may measure as much as one inch less than males.

Gait *** Movement is straightforward and free, with good reach in front and drive behind. It is smooth, efficient, and ground- covering. Coming and going, the legs are straight. The feet turn neither in nor out; the elbows are close to the sides in front, and the hocks are straight behind. As the dog increases speed, the legs will tend to single track; not to be confused with close movement.

DisQualifications *** Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Viciousness or extreme shyness. Albinism. Overshot bite. Undershot bite.

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.