Definition

Noun: 1. A breed of dog: A Lakeland terrier is a specific breed of small to medium-sized terrier. It is characterized by a dense, wiry coat. The breed originated in the Lake District of England and was historically developed and used for hunting foxes and other small vermin.

Usage

The term "Lakeland terrier" is used as a countable noun to refer to an individual dog of this breed or to the breed as a whole. It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific breed name.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Lakeland terrier excelled at hunting foxes in the rocky fells of its native region.
  • She owns a champion Lakeland terrier named Bracken.
  • Lakeland terriers are known for their confident and friendly demeanor.

Advanced Usage

• Breed-specific terminology: In dog shows and breeding contexts, the term is used with precise standards regarding the dog's size, coat color (which can be blue, black, liver, red, or wheaten), and conformation.
  • The Lakeland terrier must have a rectangular outline according to the breed standard.

Variants and Related Words

• Terrier (n): The general category of dog breeds to which the Lakeland belongs, originally bred for hunting vermin.
• Wire-haired (adj): Describes the texture of the coat, which is hard and wiry, a defining feature of the breed.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun breed name. General descriptive terms could include hunting terrier or wire-haired terrier, but these do not specify the Lakeland breed.

Related Idioms or Phrases

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using "Lakeland terrier."

Noun

1. breed of wire-haired terrier originally from the Lake District of England and used for hunting