Parson Russell Terrier vs Lakeland Terrier
Compare Parson Russell Terrier and Lakeland Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Parson Russell Terrier
VS
Lakeland Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Parson Russell Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
32 – 36 cm
36 – 37 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
8 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
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
Parson Russell Terrier
High Energy
Small
Lakeland Terrier
Great with Kids
Small
Summary
About Parson Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terriers are medium‑small, long‑legged, athletic fox‑hunting terriers with smooth or broken white coats. Energetic, intelligent, bold, and affectionate, they need plenty of exercise, consistent training, mental stimulation, and clear boundaries in an active home.
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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