Lakeland Terrier Dogs for Adoption in Douglasville, GA

You groom a Lakeland Terrier by brushing and combing its wiry coat weekly and removing dead hair through hand-stripping or, for many pets, clipping every few months. Trim the face to keep the beard and eyebrows tidy, keep nails short and clean teeth regularly. Clipping is easier but softens the coat's harsh texture and can fade its color.

A Lakeland Terrier is a small dog, typically standing about 13 to 15 inches at the shoulder and weighing around 14 to 17 pounds. The breed standard's ideal male is about 14.5 inches tall and 17 pounds, with females up to an inch shorter. Lakelands are square and leggy, so they look sturdier than their weight suggests.

A Lakeland Terrier is a compact, square-built terrier with a wiry coat, a rectangular head with a beard and eyebrows, small folded V-shaped ears and a high-set, upright tail. Colors include black and tan, blue and tan, red, wheaten, liver, red grizzle and solid blue or black. Its overall look is neat, alert and workmanlike.

A Lakeland Terrier is a small working terrier from England's Lake District, bred to hunt foxes among rocky hills alongside hound packs. It has a wiry, low-shedding coat and a confident, cheerful personality. Recognized by the AKC in 1934, the breed is uncommon in the United States and ranked 157th of 202 breeds in 2025 registrations.

Yes, Lakeland Terriers have a double coat. The outer coat is hard and wiry, while the undercoat is soft and close to the skin. This combination protected working dogs from rain, cold and thorny undergrowth. Hand-stripping maintains the harsh outer layer, while regular clipping tends to let the softer undercoat take over the texture.

Lakeland Terriers shed very little. Their wiry coat holds dead hair rather than dropping it around the house, which is why it needs to be removed by hand-stripping, plucking or clipping. That makes the breed a good fit for people who dislike hair on furniture, though no dog is truly hypoallergenic and allergies vary by individual.

Lakeland Terriers typically live about 12 to 16 years, and a large UK study found an average life expectancy of 14.2 years, above the average for purebred dogs. Good dental care, a lean body condition and regular veterinary checkups help them reach those long lifespans. Many stay lively and playful well into their senior years.

Most Lakeland Terriers need around an hour of exercise a day, split between brisk walks, active play and time to explore safely. They also benefit from daily mental work such as training, puzzle feeders or scent games. Puppies need shorter, frequent sessions, while seniors may slow down. Too little activity often leads to digging, barking and mischief.

A typical adult Lakeland Terrier eats roughly three-quarters to one and a quarter cups of good-quality dry food a day, split into two meals, though the right amount depends on the food's calories, the dog's age and activity. Start with the label's guidance and adjust to body condition. Treats should stay under about 10 percent of daily calories.

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