Comparison: Border Terrier and Lakeland Terrier

Border Terrier and Lakeland Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Border Terrier	Lakeland Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Category	Small	–
Height at withers	25–28 cm	–
Weight	5–7 kg	6.8–7.7 kg
Life span	12–15 years	–
Recognition features	Otter-shaped head Harsh wiry coat in red, wheaten or blue-and-tan Moderately low, lean build about 30 cm	Compact, workmanlike dog with a flat skull and dense, harsh coat Small V-shaped ears carried alertly Colours: black-and-tan, blue-and-tan, red, wheaten, liver, blue or black
Coat	Hard wiry coat with dense undercoat.	Dense, harsh and weather-resistant with a good undercoat; black-and-tan, blue-and-tan, red, wheaten, red grizzle, liver, blue or black.
Purpose	A working terrier from the Anglo-Scottish borders for fox hunting, able to keep pace with horses.	Terrier from the English Lake District, used to bolt foxes in rocky country; today a companion and show dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.