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Breed Standards for
the Lakeland Terrier |
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General Appearance: |
A
rather small dog of short-backed, square proportion with a
sturdy, workmanlike build |
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Head: |
Head
appears rectangular from all angels; Eyes moderately small
and oval; Small, V-shaped ears, dropping forward with fold
above skull level |
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Tail: |
Set
high, carried upright with a slight curve forward, docked to
about same height as occiput |
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Color: |
Solid (blue, black, liver, red or wheaten); or wheaten or
golden tan with a saddle of blue, black, liver or grizzle |
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Size: |
Weight: about 17 lb
Height: male: 14.5”; female: 13.5” |
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Gait: |
Smooth and ground covering, with good reach and drive |
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Coat: |
Its
double coat consists of a soft undercoat and a hard, wiry
outer coat |
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Temperament: |
Always busy investigating, playing, and if really gets its
wish, hunting, running and chasing |
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