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Lakeland Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Lakeland Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Lakeland Terrier originates in Great Britain and is classified by the FCI in Group 3 (Terriers), Section 1 (Large and medium sized Terriers).
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI height at the shoulder must not exceed 37 cm; the AKC ideal height for a mature dog is 14½ inches.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI weight is 17 lbs (7,7 kg) for dogs and 15 lbs (6,8 kg) for bitches.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a double coat with a hard, wiry outer layer and a close undercoat.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours include black and tan, blue and tan, red, wheaten, red grizzle and liver.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The described temperament is bold, gay and friendly, with a confident, cocky attitude.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC disqualifies overshot or undershot teeth.

Sources

Lakeland Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Source document: AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)Official breed standards (factual data points + section outline extracted verbatim)retrieved 2026-08-02

Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/lakeland_terrier_combined.txt