Lucas Terrier

Rare breedShort profile

From England; created in the late 1940s by Sir Jocelyn Lucas at his Ilmer Kennels.1

At a glance the quick version

Weight5 to 7.7 kg1

Sizesmall

Typical range of 11 to 17 lb, converted; no male/female split given.

even-tempered

friendly

confident, not nervous

Coat and looks how to spot one

harsh double coat, medium length

A small, sturdy terrier with a fairly harsh, medium-length double coat.1

Colourstantan and whiteblack and tanbadgercombinations of tan, white, black and badger1

Personality what they are like

A steady, sociable little terrier that is friendly without being pushy or timid, while keeping a terrier's lively spirit.1

Daily activity how busy a day looks

A lively terrier that enjoys daily walks and play; some are also used as working dogs.1

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The harsh double coat benefits from regular brushing.1

The story where it all began

Sir Jocelyn Lucas crossed small Sealyham Terriers with Norfolk Terriers because he wanted a smaller, friendlier working type than show Sealyhams had become. Enid Plummer and later Jumbo Frost carried the line on, and Frost helped set up the breed standard and the UK breed club.1

Fun facts for the dinner table

1
Every authentic Lucas Terrier today traces back to a small group of Sir Jocelyn Lucas's original Ilmer Sealyhams.1
2
It was bred first as a companion, but more and more are now worked as hunting dogs around the world.1
3
The UK breed club, founded in 1988, has registered more than 700 dogs.1

Recognised by the official bits

Lucas Terrier Club (UK): Breed club founded in 1988; keeps the breed register (over 700 dogs) and standard. Not recognised by major kennel clubs.1
United Lucas Terrier Association (ULTA): Founded in 2020 to look after the breed in the USA.1

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Lucas Terrier. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Hand strippingHand stripping keeps the harsh texture; clipping also worksevery 12 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery 3 weeks
Ear checkevery 2 weeks
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery day
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 10every year

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Sealyham Terrier

Norfolk Terrier

Plummer Terrier

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Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.