Lakeland Terrier
Breed Profile
Group: Terrier
Origin: England
Colour: Black and tan, blue and tan, red, wheaten, red grizzle, liver, blue or black
Lifespan: 13 to 14 years
keen • quick • friendly • confident • courageous • tenacious • independent
Owner's Guide
Lakeland Terriers are alert, active and keen. They like to be busy and will find their own things to do if bored. More easy-going with other dogs than many other terriers, Lakelands are friendly with strangers and other dogs if they have been properly socialized.
Originally bred to hunt and kill rats, mice and rabbits.
Special characteristics
This terrier is alert and easily aroused, with a hard bite.
Exercise requirements
High. Busy and loves plenty of exercise.
Attitude to
owners affectionate, loyal
children good if raised with them
other pets may kill small pets, may injure cats unless raised with them
strangers friendly if well socialized
unfamiliar dogs good if well socialized
Perfect owner
Active, playful owner who likes to include their dog in plenty of exercise and activity.
Potential problems
Tends to be aggressive to other dogs unless well socialized.
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