Lakeland Terrier
VS
German Spitz – Giant
Lakeland Terrier vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare Lakeland Terrier and German Spitz – Giant side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Lakeland Terrier
German Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
36 – 37 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
8 – 8 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Lakeland Terrier
Great with kids
Small
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
Medium
Summary
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.
About German Spitz – Giant
The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.
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