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The Lakeland Terrier Hardcover – October 19, 2007

by SeA¡n Frain (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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  • A fascinating introduction to the breed
  • The history and development of the Lakeland terrier
  • The breed's strengths and weaknesses

    From its beginnings hunting predators of livestock in the British countryside, the Lakeland terrier developed in the Lake District of England. The author argues that although it is now a distinct show variety, the dog should retain its traditional working skills. Notable dogs and breeders, such as the legendary Bill Irving, are discussed.

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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Swan Hill Press
  4. Publication date
    October 19, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1846890012
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1846890017
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About the Author

Seán Frain has been keeping, working, and breeding terriers for thirty-five years and is the author of over twenty books, including the best-selling The Patterdale Terrier (978-1-904057-57-4). He lives close to the Cumbrian border, where Patterdale terriers have been bred and worked for decades, and has carefully researched the bloodlines of working breeds of terrier and those who have bred them.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Swan Hill Press (October 19, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1846890012
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1846890017
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.62 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Seán Frain

Seán Frain

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I have over twenty books published and write regularly for The Countryman's Weekly. I have written books for a number of different publishers, including The History Press, for whom I assisted Steve Halliwell, who plays Zak Dingle in Emmerdale, with his autobiography If The Cap Fits - My Rocky Road To Emmerdale. I have also written true crime books, which inspired my novel, Last Lair of Wolves - An Inspector Le Fleming Mystery.

I now live near the Lake District with my wife and dogs, but grew up in Bury, an industrial town north of Manchester. I am passionate about the Lake District, an area which has inspired much of my writing. I will never be rich from my writing, but I enjoy producing books which, in the main, provide a good read for customers, which is the most important thing.

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patricia peters
5.0 out of 5 stars working dogs vs. show dogs
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2016
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I've been breeding and showing Lakeland Terriers for 50 years. The dogs and I enjoyed the hunt field and working terrier trials in the past and their instincts remain strong. This book is totally focused on the working, vermin exterminating game little terrier in its own historical landscape. The book offers an excellent historical perspective and points to the divergent tracks taken by show dogs vs. working dogs. For those of us that emphasize the beauty contest of conformation competition it is valuable to be aware and respect our dogs working roots. This book does that well. It is richly illustrated (black & white).
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a picture!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2012
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This boook is very informative and the dog on the front cover is a spitting image of my
Lakeland who came to Floida with me 7.5 years ago! Love the book, its a real treasure!
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Katheryn Murray
5.0 out of 5 stars Rare find!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
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Great book on Lakies, not a common one to see at the shows. Covers breed history in both show and hunting dogs
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OSU Dad
2.0 out of 5 stars Lakeland Terrier History
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2013
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Its not that this is a bad book, but this is not the book you are looking for if you are a regular Lakeland Terrier pet owner. This book goes into great detail about the early breeders of the Lakeland Terrier. Doesn't really give much useful info for the new pet owner of this great breed of dog.
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david redston
5.0 out of 5 stars The Lakeland Terrier by Sean Frain is a winner.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2015
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This book about a most interesting breed of dog provides a well researched and detailed history of this beguiling and lively animal. The book contains some interesting photographs which put flesh onto the narrative. It is clear that the author went to great lengths to interview breeders and others in order to produce this seminal work. This book is well written.
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Daisy
5.0 out of 5 stars Present
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2013
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Bought this book as a present for my son who is a gamekeeper and is interested in getting a lakeland terrior this book is a brilliant book for providing all the information you would need about a Lakeland Terrier
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Ms. J. A. Mullen
5.0 out of 5 stars terrier book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2013
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bought this for hubby and its quite a heavy read but he likes it, not least for the picture on the front which is just like our dog who is a lakeland/jack russell cross
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lakeland terrier book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2016
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Yes a good book has made me want one
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john donaghy
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2017
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very good information
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