Lakeland Terrier dog
Small breed regular energy Wire coat Terrier Group

Lakeland Terrier

Friendly, Confident, Bold

Square and sturdy Lakelands, standing less than 15 inches at the shoulder and weighing about 17 pounds, are small dogs. But donโ€™t tell them that. With their cock-of-the-walk swagger, Lakelands personify the old dog-loverโ€™s clichรฉ โ€œa big dog in a small package.โ€ They come in severโ€ฆ

โš–๏ธ 17โ€“17 lbs (7.71โ€“7.71 kg) ๐Ÿ“ 14โ€“15" ๐ŸŽ‚ 12โ€“15 yr lifespan

Lakeland Terrier Characteristics

Energy

60%

Shedding

20%

Trainability

60%

Grooming

40%

Friendliness

60%

Coat Type

Wire coat

Weekly Brushing

Expert Picks for Lakeland Terriers

โญ Top Pick Taste of the Wild High Prairie

dog food

Taste of the Wild High Prairie

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Best value grain-free option โ€” great for active dogsโ€ฆ

West Paw Zogoflex Hurley Dog Bone

toys

West Paw Zogoflex Hurley Dog Bone

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.4

Best eco-friendly toy โ€” great for moderate chewersโ€ฆ

FurHaven Ultra Plush Luxe Lounger

beds

FurHaven Ultra Plush Luxe Lounger

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.4

Best affordable comfort bed โ€” ideal for dogs who just want cozyโ€ฆ

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

health

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best DNA test overall โ€” unmatched health screening depthโ€ฆ

Whistle Go Explore GPS Tracker

training

Whistle Go Explore GPS Tracker

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.2

Best budget GPS tracker โ€” lighter and cheaper with health monitoringโ€ฆ

Andis Premium Dematting Comb

grooming

Andis Premium Dematting Comb

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best dematting tool โ€” essential for long-coated breeds prone to tangleโ€ฆ

Lakeland Terrier Care Tips

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Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ€” walks, play sessions, or swimming.

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Low shedding โ€” regular brushing prevents tangles; minimal shedding management.

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FCI Classification

FCI Group

Group 3 โ€” Terriers

Section

Grote- en middenslagterriรซrs

Status

recognized