| Origin |
England - 1700's. |
| Original Use |
Fox and vermin hunting |
| Use Today |
Companion, vermin hunting |
| Temperament |
It is intelligent, friendly, and even tempered. It loves to run, hunt, and explore. It is independent, strong willed, and can be stubborn. It is fearless and very energetic. It requires consistent and patient training. |
| Acceptance of: |
Other Dogs - Not accepting |
| Other Pets - Not very accepting |
| Strangers - Not very accepting |
| Children - Below average, supervision required with young children.
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| Watchdog Ability |
Excellent |
| Guard dog Ability |
Below average |
| Ease of Training |
Below average because of its independent and strong will. |
| Living Conditions |
Can live outside in moderate climates but does best when living indoors while having its exercise requirements met outdoors. |
| Exercise |
Requires a lot of daily exercise such as a lively game, a good run, exploring in a safe area, or a couple hours of hunting. |
| Coat |
It has a double coat. The outer coat is wavy, hard and wiry. The inner coat is soft and shorter. |
| Grooming |
Requires brushing once a week. |
| Colors |
Comes in multiple colors: black, blue, red, wheaten, blue and tan, and black and tan. |
| Height and Weight |
Ideal weight is 15 to 17 pounds (6.8 to 7.7kg) while the ideal height is 13 to 15 inches (33 to 38 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals. |
| Life Expectancy |
13 to 15 years. |
| Group |
The AKC places the Lakeland Terrier dog in the Terrier group. |
