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Lucas Terrier Frequently Asked Questions
How long have Lucas Terriers been in the United States? About 40 years. How did they first get here? There were imported by Americans who were exposed to them while traveling in Great Britain. How many Lucas Terriers are in the US today? Less than 100. Are there any breeders in the United States? Yes, a few. Does the American Kennel Club recognize the Lucas Terrier? No. Sir Jocelyn Lucas wanted the Lucas Terrier to remain an unexaggerated sporting breed. Out of respect for his wishes, formal recognition has never been sought. Where can I see a Lucas Terrier? There are Lucas Terriers in the states of: California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Texas. Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Hawaii. If you live near one of these states and would like to arrange a visit, please email the Club Secretary at: lascrouch@yahoo.com. She will contact club members and see if a meeting can be arranged at a time convenient for all parties. Are puppies difficult to find? They can be. Demand for Lucas Terrier puppies usually exceeds supply. If you are interested in a puppy and would like to be put in contact with a breeder, please email the Club Secretary at: lascrouch@yahoo.com. Make sure you include your contact information and any other information you would like a breeder to know about you. A breeder will then contact you. Are Lucas Terriers expensive? Individual breeders set their own prices. As a general guide, Lucas Terriers start at around $900 and go up from there. With so few dogs in the US how will I ever be able to breed my female? Volunteers from the club can help you find a suitable mate. With advancements in artificial insemination, the male can be from anywhere around the globe. Is a Sporting Lucas Terrier the same as a Lucas Terrier? No, absolutely not. They are two distinct breeds. Unfortunately, the similarity in names is confusing. For a very detailed explanation of the differences in the two breeds, please visit: http://www.lucasterrier.co.uk/sporting.htm. Pamela Harrow of the United Kingdom has done an excellent job of documenting the differences in each breed. Is a Lucas Terrier bred to a Norfolk Terrier still considered to be a Lucas Terrier? Yes. Because the Lucas Terrier gene pool is so small, a Lucas may be bred to another Lucas or either of its parent breeds (the Norfolk Terrier or the Sealyham Terrier) and still be considered a full-blooded Lucas. With this approach the Lucas Terrier has been able to avoid the harm of inbreeding - while retaining all of the unique qualities that make it so special and charming. Who is the world’s leading authority on Lucas Terriers? Pamela Harrow of Scotland. She became involved with the Lucas Terrier Club of the United Kingdom shortly after its inception serving as the Club’s Secretary. A lifelong canine enthusiast, Pamela Harrow has an encyclopedic recall of all facts pertaining to the Lucas Terrier. Back to Top |
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Bica from Great Britain
“Wicka”, an 11 month old female, who recently relocated to Hawaii from the UK.
“Lukas” after his first haircut.
“The gang is all here!”Three of Miss Jumbo Frost's Lucas Terriers and two of her Sealyhams line up to have their photo taken. Photo courtesy of Bob Mason and Ann Brooke Mason of Providence, Rhode Island.
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