Temperament: This is a charming and affectionate dog that is highly alert, lively and very confident. The Lakeland Terrier is particularly good with children. This dog needs firmness, and training, with the owner being a good leader. This dog is a very enthusiastic digger and can be prone to obsessive barking if not properly managed and trained out of the habit.
The dog can be trained quite easily with the only problem being taking his time to learn to go to the bathroom. Since this is a bright dog, training needs variety to challenge the dog. This dog will get along with other dogs, but socialization with cats and other household pets is necessary at an early age.
This breed needs a leader who is assertive or problems can arise such as taking care of toys and food, becoming an aggressive dog and obsessive barking. With good leadership, this will not happen, coupled with daily walks and workouts. This can be an excellent dog.
Health Problems: The Lakeland Terrier is generally in good health. This breed generally doesn’t have any problems to speak of, but be sure to find a quality breeder and stay away from online breeding when possible. Your Lakeland Terrier should be up to date on all vaccinations, deworming, and heartworm prevention.
Grooming: This breed needs to have its fur pulled out two or three times a year; this is usually done by hand to remove stray hairs. This breed sheds little.
Living Conditions: Although the Lakeland Terrier requires daily walks, it is suitable for apartment living.
