West Highland White Terrier vs Lakeland Terrier
Compare West Highland White Terrier and Lakeland Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
West Highland White Terrier
VS
Lakeland Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
West Highland White Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
27 – 28 cm
36 – 37 cm
Weight
7 – 9 kg
8 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
2/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
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
West Highland White Terrier
Great with Kids
Small
Lakeland Terrier
Great with Kids
Small
Summary
About West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier is a small, sturdy Scottish terrier with a harsh white coat that sheds lightly. Confident, vocal and independent yet affectionate, it suits city or country homes. Needs daily walks, mental stimulation, regular grooming and consistent, reward‑based training.
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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