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Terriersmall🌍 Englandfox hunter and vermin hunter
Lakeland Terrier
Confident, cheerful, game, independent
Popularity
665
Fell terrier bred for fox; bold, tidy-coated, and lively.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
two-ply double coat with hard wiry outer coat and soft close undercoat; body coat may be slightly wavy or straight
Colors
blue, black, wheaten, red, grizzle
Male height
14.5–15 in
Female height
14–14.5 in
Male weight
17–18 lb
Female weight
16–17 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
3
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
