
Lakeland Terrier
A smart, workmanlike dog, the Lakeland Terrier is a compact dog with a thick, harsh coat.








Like many small breeds, they can suffer from:
- Patellar luxation
- Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
- Microphthalmia¹ which is a birth defect where one or both of the eyes are smaller then normal.
Priority Kennel Club health schemes and testing:
None but there are several recommended schemes that the Kennel Club recommends which can be found here.
¹R. D. Clark, 'Medical, Genetic and Behavioral Risk Factors of Purebred Dogs: Volume 3', 2019
Because of their working roots, the Lakeland Terrier is fearless and fast when they need to be – but in the home, as a pet, they are friendly, loving and affectionate dogs, who are fun and mischievous and love being involved with everything and everyone. Some Lakeland Terriers can be feisty with other dogs and so early and ongoing socialisation is essential.