Lakeland Terriers and Parson Russel Terriers

Group Theory Rocks

Hi, does anyone have experience of these breeds? What kind of temperaments do they have in your experience? I'm trying to decide between them. A major thing I need is that he won't bark or otherwise act out if left alone for 4 or 5 hours and who won't be "yappy" when walkers pass by the house. He'll be walked himself most days. I've looked up Wikipedia and the American Kennel Club website but I'd like to hear from people with first-hand experience.

Thanks

SingItOut

I don't have any experience with Lakeland terriers but alot with parson russels and jack russels.

If its a quiet non yappy dog your looking for then a terrier is probably not the way to go, They will bark at people as they walk past your house just to inform you that there's an "intruder". You'll need to be very consistent with their training as they tend to be hard headed and stubborn. They make loyal, loving and very affectionate companions though and will want to go everywhere with youm with mine I can't even pick up my bag and she knows straight away I'm going in the car and demands to go to They need to be socialised early on with other dogs as for small dogs they can be defensive.

If you have a garden and are garden proud then a parson russel is not the best idea, they will dig the place up burrying things and retrieving them. They do like to chew so chew toys are a must, also any unsuspecting socks will be devoured Overall they are a fantastic breed (I am very biased though heehee) and will make you laugh everyday

tk123

Group Theory Rocks wrote: »

A major thing I need is that he won't bark or otherwise act out if left alone for 4 or 5 hours and who won't be "yappy" when walkers pass by the house. He'll be walked himself most days.

Thanks

Not walking him (he's already a he lol:pac:) every day can recipe for having him barking/being destructive while you're away. Maybe an older dog or possibly a different breed would let you away with it but I doubt a young terrier would be happy about it. LOADS of houses we pass on walks all have barking terriers in the front window lol - one of them is my dog's (he's a retriever) friend and he barks back to him :pac:

carleigh

My Grandmother has a lakeland Terrier and he is a lovely dog, but they are not for everyone. He's 2 and a bundle of hyperactivity. He is very affectionate and loving, but on the other hand, he is really bouncy and when you go into the house, he wont leave you alone......ever! He has her garden destroyed (but she's 89, doesnt do much gardening in fairness!). He loves company, be it human or canine and very rarely barks, so he's fairly quiet in that regard.

Group Theory Rocks

Thanks for the info, guys, I really appreciate it.