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February-March 2014 Lakelander

March 18, 2014 By

The February-March 2014 edition of The Lakelander has been uploaded to the members only section.

2015 and 2016 National Specialty Judges

March 17, 2014 By

The ballots have been counted for the judges selection for our National Specialty in the years of 2015 and 2016.   We are pleased to announce that the 2015 Specialty will be judged by Mr. Al Ferruggiaro and the 2016 Specialty by Mr. Harold ‘Red’ Tatro.  Both gentlemen have accepted the assignment.   We will post the sweepstakes judges once we have confirmed acceptance.

AKC Gazette – February 2014 Issue

February 28, 2014 By

The February 2014 issue of the AKC Gazette is now available online.

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Parrish & Fu

Living with a Lakie

Lakeland Terriers, affectionately known as Lakies, were originally bred by farmers and houndsmen to fill a niche. They needed a dog that was good around the farm and could be taught selectivity in prey. They needed a dog that was tough and gritty, one that could take on foe who might exceed their own size and weight, one that worked with the rest of the pack on a hunt. They needed an athletic and … [Continue Reading]

AKC Gazette Breed Columns

Health Issues and the Environment

February 1, 2014 By

Recently I read a column by a noted dog breeder whose opinion I respect but with whom I must disagree. Assuming every shortcoming in our dogs is due to genetic defect might work for this person as a … [Continue Reading]

A Day in the Life of a Circuit Judge

November 1, 2013 By

The following is with tongue firmly in cheek, and thanks to the U.K. Whippet and English Setter versions ... Today is my big day. I am awarding Challenge Certificates for the first time, and only … [Continue Reading]

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