Lakeland Terrier
Small dog breeds
Origin: | Uk |
Size Type: | Small dog breeds |
Height: | 15 inches (37 cm) |
Weight: | 8 kg |
Form of ear: | Tulip ears |
Form of a tail: | Geriteiru |
Life span: | 13-14 years |
Japanese Site: | Lakeland Terrier |
Overview
Lakeland Terrier who is Border Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, and Dandie Dinmont relatives, has developed improved as a dog that specializes in digging a hole in the Lake District of northern England. This dog is different from the terrier species of many, the thing was used to hunt wild beasts that prey on creatures such as foxes mainly. Actions that the courage resulted in a reputation as a dog face with an unyielding spirit. Around the beginning of the 20th century, and an effort to further develop this dog in the UK, has led dog lovers club one to be established. In 1921, then was certified in the UK has been certified in the United States in 1934. Lakeland Terrier came to be called "Reiki" a nickname from this period, it was completed as a show dog.
Characteristics
Figure of the Lakeland Terrier, which is similar to wire Fox Terrier in the small, square when viewed from the side. The head is small and short, I have eyes and dark, the ear-shaped button. The tail is short you have been upright. Undercoat is soft with a double coat, guard hair is curled you are dense.
Temperament
I love that Playful active. Since prefer to exercise their owners always energetic, people to take care is desirable cheerful young people. It is possible what man get along, but smart Lakeland Terrier is possible to identify the person or falls in any present for me. Also, my husband is properly identify who you are. It is suitable for guard dog is not neglect alert, since barking well.
Color
Blue, black, liver, black and tan, blue and tan, red, Gurizuru, Gurizuru & Tan, and it is versatile and Wheaton.
How to Care & How to Train
Undercoat is becoming soft and curly hair. Guard hair because it is wire-like, carefully, 3 times a week do at least brushing. In order to provide moisture, and it is necessary to bathe sometimes also to prevent drying of the coat.
Exercise
You can do a long time movement with a lead, movement Asobaseru and away from lead if in a safe enclosure. However so as to oversee the dog at all times, trouble does not occur, care must be taken.
Disease to be careful
Glaucoma, lens luxation, cataracts, skin disease, lens dislocation, double eyelashes
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Legg Calve Perthes disease, von Willebrand's disease
Inspection want to
Ophthalmologic examination