Why shouldn't you clip the Lakeland Terrier's coat?

Why shouldn't you clip the Lakeland Terrier's coat?

• A. It will make the coat too wiry
• B. It will destroy the natural color and texture
• C. It will cause skin irritation
• D. It will increase shedding

Answer: (B)

Clipping isn’t right for this breed because its coat is meant to have a harsh, wiry outer layer with a soft undercoat, and that texture and color are part of the Lakeland Terrier’s characteristic look. The standard approach is to maintain the coat with stripping or careful trimming to preserve the natural wiry texture. Clipping removes those guard hairs, leaving a softer, flatter coat that lacks the crisp texture the breed is known for, and it can also dull or alter the coat’s color appearance as the undercoat becomes more visible. So the coat’s natural color and texture are maintained by grooming that respects the coat’s wiring, not by shaving it off.

Clipping isn’t right for this breed because its coat is meant to have a harsh, wiry outer layer with a soft undercoat, and that texture and color are part of the Lakeland Terrier’s characteristic look. The standard approach is to maintain the coat with stripping or careful trimming to preserve the natural wiry texture. Clipping removes those guard hairs, leaving a softer, flatter coat that lacks the crisp texture the breed is known for, and it can also dull or alter the coat’s color appearance as the undercoat becomes more visible. So the coat’s natural color and texture are maintained by grooming that respects the coat’s wiring, not by shaving it off.