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Lakeland terrier, breed of strong working terrier developed in the 18th and 19th cent. in the Lake District of England. It stands about 14 in. (35.6 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 17 lb (7.7 kg). Its short, dense coat is harsh and wiry and usually blue or black marked with tan, bluish black, red, grizzle, or wheaten. The Lakeland was originally bred to follow to ground and kill foxes that preyed upon the Lake District's livestock. To this end, it was common practice on the part of foxhunters to include several of these fearless terriers in their hound packs. Today, the Lakeland is chiefly raised as a pet. See dog.
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The Lakeland Terrier is a dog breed, one of many Terrier breeds, that originated in the Lake District of northeastern England as a descendant of the old English Black and Tan and Fell Terriers for the purpose of hunting vermin.
The Lakeland Terrier originated in the Lake District of Cumberland, England near the Scottish border in the 1800s. He is related to several terrier breeds and is one of the oldest working terrier breeds still in use today. His diverse ancestors include the now extinct Old English Black and Tan terrier, the early Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Bedlington Terrier and Border Terrier.
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Terrier, classification used by breeders and kennel clubs to designate dogs originally bred to start small game and vermin from their burrows or, in the case of several breeds in this group, t...
