A cheerful little rascal, hardy and agile, he comes from England’s Lake District, where once his ancestors were known by the names of their area of origin, and eventually linked under the all-embracing name of Lakeland. Courageous, affectionate, tireless, lovable and naughty - all of these epithets fit him well.

Small enough to tuck under your arm, he is tough enough to spend a whole day running in the countryside. He belongs to the trimmed breeds, but apart from professional care twice a year his coat is easy to keep tidy on a day-to-day basis.

The breed was not known as Lakeland until a club was formed in 1912 and the Kennel Club formally recognised the breed in 1921.

One famed Lakeland was Champion Stingray of Derrybah who was Best in Show at Crufts in 1967 and then became Best in Show at America’s Westminster show the following year. A trophy recognising this dual achievement is housed at the Kennel Club in London, having been presented by the American Kennel Club in acknowledgment of Stingray being the first dog to have won both these prestigious shows. Kerry Ch. Torums Scarf Michael has since matched this achievement.