Breed comparison
Bull Terrier vs Lakeland Terrier
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Lakeland Terrier4Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
1Good with other dogs3
4Openness to strangers3
4Playfulness4
4Energy level3
3Trainability3
4Mental stimulation needs4
3Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective3
3Barking3
3Shedding2
2Coat grooming2
1Drooling1
The biggest differences
- Good with other dogs: the Lakeland Terrier scores 3 out of 5, the Bull Terrier 1.
They score the same on good with young children, playfulness, trainability, mental stimulation needs, watchdog / protective, barking.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Bull Terrier if you want an energetic exercise partner. Pick the Lakeland Terrier if you prefer a calmer dog, you want less dog hair, you live in a smaller home or move often.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.