LAKELAND TERRIER

Exercise

Lakeland Terriers are high on energy and are full of stamina, but not suited for a apartment life. They need a lot of yard space to run and love outdoor games. Their daily activities should vary as they get bored very easily, so moderate to heavy games should be considered for them. If possible, the owners should enroll their Terriers in an agility training session. This breed also needs a lot of mental stimulations.

Grooming

Lakelands have a thick wiry coat which sheds minimally. Pluck the stray hairs continually to keep it looking trimmed. The coat needs to be stripped several times per year and use a shampoo for the wire coat. Brushing regularly is advised, but bathing them occasionally. The owners should check the ears on a regular basis, while the teeth should be brushed twice a week to prevent the build-up of tartar. Lastly, Toenails needs to be trimmed on a monthly basis.

Health Problems

The dog is prone to minor health concerns like lens Luxation and Distichiasis. Minor health issues include Legg-Perthes disease and Von Willebrand's disease. A thorough Eye check-up needs to done on a monthly basis. All the terrier breeds are prone to chronic allergies which can cause itchy skin and scratching leading to bacterial infections. Hypothyroidism, heart disease and also occurs in Lake Terrier.

Training

Training can be a bit tough as they tend to learn only the things which interest them. Although obedience training is a must for the Lakeland terriers, it takes a great amount of patience to train this breed. House training can also become a headache for the owners, but you can still house train them.

Feeding

The pups between the age of eight to twelve weeks need four meals a day, while once six to one year, it two meals a day. Some adult Lakelands needs two lighter meals in a day. High dry foods for the dogs ensure a balanced diet for them. Offer them only high-quality foods.