Photo: sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 dog breed · 927 on Animalso
Lakeland Terrier
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Height
- 37 cm
- Weight
- 6.8 kg
About the Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier is a small to mid-size dog in the terrier family, named for the Lake District in England, where it originated. The breed comes from the United Kingdom and has a listed height of 37 and weight of 6.8. Lakeland Terriers are described as independent in personality, while interacting well with their owners and other family members. In the United Kingdom, the breed is considered vulnerable because breeding levels are low, putting it at risk of extinction. In the United States, it placed 156th among 202 breeds by American Kennel Club puppy registrations in 2024. These details can help prospective owners understand the breed’s size, temperament, background and conservation status.
What stands out
- Small to mid-size terrier
- Interacts well with owners
- Gets along with family members
- Originates in the Lake District
Worth knowing
- Independent personality
- Considered vulnerable in the United Kingdom
Who it suits
It may suit people looking for a small to mid-size terrier who can share a home with family members. Its independent personality is also worth considering.
In short
The Lakeland Terrier is a small to mid-size terrier with an independent nature and reported ease interacting with family members. Its vulnerable status in the United Kingdom is an important part of the breed’s context.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Lakeland Terrier — sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Airedale Terrier — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Copyrighted free use · file page
- beagle — Jonatan De Geest · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Border Terrier — Floris16 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bulldog — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bullmastiff — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel — Mapovfille · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- collie — Karen Arnold · CC0 · file page
- Curly Coated Retriever — Mattias Agar · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
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