Lakeland Terrier Breed Information & Characteristics

The Lakeland Terrier is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Lakeland Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Independent
Confident
Intelligent
Bold
Friendly
Trainable

Lakeland Terrier dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Lakeland Terrier. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Lakeland Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

England

Old English Wirehaired Terriers, Bedlington Terriers

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

1700s

Terrier (AKC:1934 & UKC)

Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

The coat of a Lakeland Terrier dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Wiry

A Lakeland Terrier can have a litter of 12-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Lakeland Terrier dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Lakeland Terrier is a breed of dog that is known to have a higher frequency of health issues compared to other breeds. These issues can range from minor to serious, and regular check-ups with a veterinarian are essential in order to identify and address any potential problems as early as possible.

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Eye Problems

Eye
Hips
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Lakeland Terriers are high-energy dogs, thus an active lifestyle suits them well.

Lakeland Terrier have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Lakeland Terrier dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

Lakeland Terriers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

The Lakeland Terrier is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Lakeland Terriers tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

Dog Parks

Lakeland Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lakeland Terrier, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lakeland Terriers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

Lakeland Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-17 pound (7 - 8 kg) Lakeland Terrier feed 1.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Lakeland Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lakeland Terrier is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Lakeland Terrier have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Lakeland Terriers lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

Lakeland Terrier dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

The Lakeland Terrier is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Lakeland Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Lakeland Terriers are not cat friendly dogs.

Lakeland Terriers are not dog friendly dogs.

Lakeland Terriers are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Lakeland Terrier is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Lakeland Terrier is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Lakeland Terrier dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.