Lakeland Terrier
United Kingdom · 14.5 in tall · 15–17 lb · short wiry coat
Next to the average dog it is not for small children, strong-willed, and dry-mouthed. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise and sheds very little.
Find out if a Lakeland Terrier suits youA good fit if…
- you would rather not vacuum daily
Think twice if…
- the dog would be alone and unoccupied
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Lakeland Terrier is a dog breed, which takes its name from its place 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. In the United Kingdom, the Lakeland Terrier is considered a vulnerable dog breed at risk of going extinct through low levels of breeding, according to The Kennel Club.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
