Australian Cattle Dog vs Lakeland Terrier
Compare Australian Cattle Dog and Lakeland Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Cattle Dog
VS
Lakeland Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Cattle Dog
Lakeland Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
3 – Terriers
Height
43 – 51 cm
36 – 37 cm
Weight
15 – 22 kg
8 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Australian Cattle Dog
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Lakeland Terrier
Great with Kids
Small
Summary
About Australian Cattle Dog
Medium, muscular Australian working dog bred to drive cattle over long distances. Known for blue or red speckled double coat, pricked ears and alert expression. Highly intelligent, energetic, loyal and wary of strangers; needs extensive daily exercise, mental work and consistent positive training.
About Lakeland Terrier
Compact, hardy terrier from England’s Lake District, bred to hunt foxes over rough ground. Agile, confident and lively, yet affectionate at home. Needs regular hand‑stripped coat care, daily exercise, mental stimulation and early socialization; makes an alert, polite watchdog.
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