Lakeland terrier

noun

one of a breed of small, slender terriers, raised originally in northwestern England for hunting foxes.

Lakeland terrier

noun

a wire-haired breed of terrier, originally from the Lake District and used for hunting

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Lakeland terrier¹

First recorded in 1925–30

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Trumpet beat a French bulldog, a German shepherd, a Maltese, an English setter, a Samoyed and a Lakeland terrier to take the trophy in the 146th Westminster.

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Also during the week, he clips Missy’s toenails, bathes her and brushes the Lakeland terrier with coat polish, a conditioner for dogs.

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Lakeland Lake Michigan

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