LAKELAND TERRIERS have been in use for a great many years with the packs of hounds that hunt the Fel1 country. It is necessary that they should have great stamina in order to withstand the severe climatic conditions that prevail in winter, and Jtigh courage, so that they will tackle the stout hill foxes in their rocky fastnesses. They have to be fairly compact, strong and agile, with frames that enable them to squeeze thrcugh narrow apertures, and sufficient length of leg for them to run with hounds or jump on to the ledges on which the fox may take refuge.
Since the formation of the Lakeland Terrier Association a few years ago efforts have been made to breed them to a common standard. Colour may be blue, blue-and-tan, black-and-tan, red, mustard, wheiten, grizzle or black. Lakeland Terrier is white predominating is a disqualification. Weight of dogs not to exceed 17 lb.; bitches not over 16 lb. Height not to exceed 15 inches. The Lakeland Terrier Skull moderately broad. Broad, strong muzzle not excessively long. Black nose preferred, but liver or flesh olour permissible. The Lakeland Terrier mouth level; ears small, drop, and round or V-shaped. Eyes medium: not too prominent; dark or hazel. Body moderately short and well coupled, with long sloping hindquarters. Neck in proportion to body. Front narrow. Forelegs straight. Feet sound and not too flat. Coat hard, dense and wiry. Tail carried gaily, and not docked too short.
Originating in Britain, the Lakeland Terrier was developed in the border county of Cumberland in the early 19th century. This was a working terrier whose job it was to kill foxes and other vermin that preyed on the farmers’ lambs and poultry. Tough, brave and agile, the Lakeland is slender enough to follow his quarry through narrow crevices. The breed is thought to be the product of cross breeding of several terrier breeds and the Otterhound.
The Lakeland Terrier breed was originally known by a variety of names depending on the area where it was bred these include Patterdale, Fell, Cumberland and Westmoreland. First specimens are said to have been a rough-looking lot - a far cry from the stylish Lakie of today. The present standard calls for a withers’ height of 14-1/2”.; weight of 17 lbs. The coat is double, hard, dense and comes in a variety of colours from wheaten to black. The Lakeland is hardy and active and makes a good companion.
We are very proud of our Lakeland terriers. Our first Lakie “Danny”, Canadian, American and
Bermudian Champion Jamelyn’s Second Edition holds all the show records for a Lakeland Terrier in Canada. He was Canada’s # 1 Dog All Breeds in 1989. Since Danny, many of our breeding have gone on to win Best In Shows and Championships.
Wenrick Lakelands are bred to conform to the Standard for the breed and have outstanding temperaments. All puppies come with a full health guarantee and are guaranteed against any hereditary or congenital birth defects. They have their first vaccinations and are tattooed for identification. They are registered with the Canadian Kennel Club and are placed on a Non Breeding Agreement which means they may not be bred.
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