Description

Lakeland Terrier is a small, workman like dog of square, sturdy build who resembles the wire fox terrier. Lakeland Terrier generally likes everyone they meet and can distinguish friends from strangers. An enthusiastic breed Lakeland Terrier enjoys playing with adults or children and has a way of getting his own way making him an entertaining pet.

Size of Male: Height: 13-15 inches Weight: 15-17 pounds

Size of Female: Height: 13-14.5 inches Weight: 15-17 pounds

Temperament

The Lakeland Terrier is a peppy, cheerful, loving and affectionate dog. Lakeland Terrier are similar to the Welsh Terrier in many ways, but is a bit feistier, willful and more determined. Lakeland Terrier is alert, confident and Courageous. This breed loves children. The Lakeland Terrier needs firm training. They like to dig and may be a barker. This breed tends to guard their toys and food. The Lakeland Terriers may be difficult to housebreak, but tend to learn quite easily otherwise. Make sure that the training is full of variety and offers the dog a challenge. You will find the dog quickly learns what you want from him. The Lakeland Terrier gets along well with other dogs, which is unusual for Terriers. They can be unsure around strangers, but this does not usually become extreme. Socialize them when they are still young with cats and other animals so they do not chase them when they are older.

Living Conditions

Lakeland Terrier are good for apartment life. Lakeland Terrier are very active indoors and will do all right without a yard. Also do ensure that your terrier will get enough exercise if it is to live in an apartment as similar with other dogs, the Lakeland terrier needs to be exercised daily and socialized when young.

Upkeep

Lakeland Terrier is an active breed that needs daily entertainment or it will make it for itself. A moderate walk on leash or a hardy game in the yard can usually satisfy Lakeland Terrier’s needs, but it also enjoys the chance to explore off leash in a safe area. Lakeland Terrier enjoys spending the day in a secure yard, but it should optimally sleep in the house. Its wire coat needs combing one or two times weekly, plus scissoring and shaping (clipping for pets and stripping for show dogs) four times yearly.

Health

Major concerns: none

Minor concerns: lens luxation, distichiasis

Life expectancy: 12 – 16 years