The Lakeland Terrier is a dog breed which takes its name from its home of origin the Lake District in England. The dog is a small to mid-size member of the Terrier family. While independent in personality it interacts well with owners and all family members and is mostly hypo-allergenic (non shedding). The breed is not widely owned in the U.S. but is very well received by the public generally due to its personality and appearance.