Irish Terrier vs Lakeland Terrier
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Lakeland Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Lakeland Terriers.
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
15-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1875 AD
1800 AD
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
None to Low
None
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
