Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Lakeland Terrier
Compare Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Lakeland Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
VS
Lakeland Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
36 – 41 cm
36 – 37 cm
Weight
11 – 17 kg
8 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 17 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
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
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Protective
Easy to train
Medium
Lakeland Terrier
Great with kids
Small
Summary
About Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a compact, muscular English terrier with a strong build and short, easy-care coat. Known for deep affection for people, especially children, it is lively, sensitive, needs daily exercise, positive training, sturdy chew toys, and close family companionship.
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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