They are not well known so hopefully the following pages in this section will educate a few people. There is also a F requently A sked Q uestions section at the end of the Lakeland information. They are a wonderful companion to have and it is a pity more people do not know about them. Considering the fact that the Lakeland breed has amongst the lowest number of dogs registered with the Kennel Associations, breeders have produced a succession of record breaking dogs in the show ring. This shows the quality in the breed, and is a tribute to the breeders who endeavour to keep the standard of the breed high.
Lets start with the appearance.
Colours can vary from jet black to light wheaton. Black saddled tans, red grizzle and reds are however the most common. He has two coats, an outer hard coat and a softer waterproof undercoat. Being relatively small, he doesn't need a lot of yard to run around in. A good walk each day will keep him happy.