Wire Fox Terrier vs Lakeland Terrier
Compare Wire Fox Terrier and Lakeland Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Wire Fox Terrier
VS
Lakeland Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Wire Fox Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
37 – 39 cm
36 – 37 cm
Weight
6 – 9 kg
8 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
5/5
5/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
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
Wire Fox Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Stubborn
Small
Lakeland Terrier
Great with kids
Small
Summary
About Wire Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terriers are small, sturdy, energetic hunting terriers with a bold, lively nature and strong prey drive. They have a low-shedding wiry coat needing regular stripping, are intelligent but independent, need consistent training, daily exercise, mental stimulation, and thorough grooming.
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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