Lakeland Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier

Compare the Lakeland Terrier to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lakeland Terriers and Patterdale Terriers.

Lakeland Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
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General Details
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
15-18 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1940 AD
Temperament
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Traits
Loving
Needy
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Above Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Common Health Issues
Pink Eye
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Lakeland Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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