Comparison: German Hunting Terrier and Lakeland Terrier

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

German Hunting Terrier
Photo: Christian Lohner, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Lakeland Terrier
Photo: sannse, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
German Hunting TerrierLakeland Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originGermanyUnited Kingdom
CategorySmall–
Height at withers33–40 cm–
Weight–6.8–7.7 kg
Recognition features
  • Black, dark brown or grey-black with tan markings
  • High-set V-shaped semi-drop ears, strong jaws and a pronounced chin
  • Chest circumference 10–12 cm greater than the height at the withers
  • 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–Dense, harsh and weather-resistant with a good undercoat; black-and-tan, blue-and-tan, red, wheaten, red grizzle, liver, blue or black.
PurposeGerman hunting terrier from the 1920s, bred for work underground, flushing game and work in water.Terrier from the English Lake District, used to bolt foxes in rocky country; today a companion and show dog.

Breed page: German Hunting Terrier · Breed page: Lakeland Terrier

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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.