Lakeland Terrier vs Scottish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier is a lively and courageous dog with a friendly and alert nature.
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Scottish Terrier
The Scottish Terrier is known for its confident and independent nature.
View profile→| Attribute | Lakeland Terrier | Scottish Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small | Small |
| Height | 37 - 38 cm | 25 - 25 cm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 9 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 14 years | 12 years |
| FCI Group | Terriers | Terriers |
| Grooming | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Energy Level | Very high | Medium |
| Trainability | Low | Low |
| Child Friendly | Medium | Low |
| Character | The Lakeland Terrier is a lively and courageous dog with a friendly and alert nature. | The Scottish Terrier is known for its confident and independent nature. |
Comparison
Lakeland Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Summary
The Lakeland Terrier is a small dog (8 kg) with a life expectancy of 14 years. The Scottish Terrier is small (9 kg) and lives 12 years. For grooming, the Lakeland Terrier rates low, the Scottish Terrier medium. The Lakeland Terrier scores medium for child-friendliness, the Scottish Terrier low. For beginners, the Scottish Terrier is the better choice. For families with children, the Lakeland Terrier is more suitable.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Scottish Terrier has low trainability with medium energy
Scottish TerrierFor Families
Lakeland Terrier has medium child-friendliness
Lakeland TerrierFor Active People
Lakeland Terrier has very high energy level
Lakeland TerrierLow Maintenance
Lakeland Terrier: grooming low, shedding low
Lakeland TerrierFor Apartments
Scottish Terrier is small with medium energy
Scottish TerrierFrequently Asked Questions
The Lakeland Terrier is a small dog (8 kg) with very high energy. The Scottish Terrier is small (9 kg) with medium energy. The Lakeland Terrier lives 14 years, the Scottish Terrier 12 years.