German Hunt Terrier vs Lakeland Terrier
Compare German Hunt Terrier and Lakeland Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
German Hunt Terrier
VS
Lakeland Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
German Hunt Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
33 – 40 cm
36 – 37 cm
Weight
8 – 10 kg
8 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
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
German Hunt Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Small
Lakeland Terrier
Great with Kids
Small
Summary
About German Hunt Terrier
The German Hunt Terrier is a compact, athletic working terrier bred in Germany for demanding hunting. Highly driven, fearless, and loyal, it needs intensive daily exercise, firm reward‑based training, and experienced handling. Weather‑resistant coat, moderate shedding, best for active sport or hunting homes.
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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