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Lucas Terrier Overview History The Lucas Terrier is a rare British breed. In the late 1940’s, Sir Jocelyn Lucas of Great Britain, feeling that the Sealyham Terrier was too big to work efficiently and concerned about the increase in whelping deaths, crossed Sealyham Terrier females with Norfolk Terrier males, creating the Lucas Terrier. Appearance A small, sweet, non-exaggerated sporting terrier, similar to the Sealyhams Terriers of the 1920’s and 1930’s. Size Females: 11-17lbs, 9-11 inches. Males: 14-20lbs, 10-12 inches. Average Life Expectancy 14 –15 years. Health Problems None reported. Temperament Friendly towards people and other dogs. Eager to please. Excitability Calm and content indoors. Intelligence Smart, easy to train. Children Excellent with children. Very loving and affectionate. Space Requirements Town or Country. Exercise Easy keepers. A daily walk on a leash, or a romp in the yard, is all it takes to keep your Lucas in shape. Barking Not a big barker. They let their masters know when a stranger is at the door, but they don’t bark for entertainment. Digging Like all terriers the Lucas likes to dig. But going after a root or long-lost bone seems to satisfy the occasional itch. Odor Very low “doggy” odor. Shedding A non-shedding breed. Grooming A good brushing once a week, and an occasional bath, will keep this low maintenance breed looking great. Hand stripping is the preferred method of tidying its non-shedding double coat. Back to Top |
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Emmett, Bella, Miss Maggie,
Lexi, Lucas and Bentley, pups of “Maggie” Cooper (owned by Susan and Max Hall) of Atherton, California.
Catherine and Caroline Crouch of Richmond, Virginia with “Maggie”.
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