Lakeland Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

American Eskimo has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

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.

Unfortunately, the American Eskimo is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Independent
Confident
Intelligent
Bold
Friendly
Trainable

Alert
Friendly
Intelligent
Energetic
Independent
Protective

Lakeland Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

American Eskimos shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Lakeland Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

American Eskimos make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

England

Germany

Old English Wirehaired Terriers, Bedlington Terriers

northern spitz

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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
United Kennel Club

1700s

early 1900s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Fawn
White

Lakeland Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

American Eskimos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

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.

An American Eskimo can have a litter of 12-15 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 Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the American Eskimo breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease

Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Eye Problems

Patellar Luxation

Eye
Hips
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Eye
Blood
Knee
Hip X-Rays

Lakeland Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

American Eskimo has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Lakeland Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

American Eskimo dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Lakeland Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While American Eskimo dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Dog Parks

Sniffing, Walk, Play, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Run, Walking fast, Jumping, Shake, Eating Snacks, Nap, Walking, Playing, Barking, Trekking

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American Eskimo, it's at least 7 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.

In general most American Eskimos usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Lakeland Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The American Eskimo requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, American Eskimo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
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.

For an average 20-40 pound (9 - 18 kg) American Eskimo feed 2.5 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 cost of an American Eskimo is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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 average per month expenses of an American Eskimo is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Lakeland Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

The Lakeland Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

American Eskimos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Lakeland Terriers are not cat friendly.

American Eskimos are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Lakeland Terriers are not dog-friendly.

American Eskimos are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Lakeland Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

American Eskimos are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Lakeland Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

American Eskimos are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Lakeland Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

American Eskimos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.