Border Terrier vs Lakeland Terrier
Compare Border Terrier and Lakeland Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Border Terrier
VS
Lakeland Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Border Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
28 – 40 cm
36 – 37 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
8 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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
Border Terrier
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Tiny
Lakeland Terrier
Great with Kids
Small
Summary
About Border Terrier
Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.
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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