*The Terrier Dog Breeds*

*Irish Terrier*

Temperament Level	Very High	High	Medium	Low	Very Low
1.Indoor Activity
2.Outdoor Activity
3.Vigor
4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs
5.Dominance Toward Familiar People
6.Emotional Stability
7.Sociability - Within Family
8.Sociability - With Children
8.Sociability - With Strangers
9.Learning - Obedience
10.Guard Dog Ability
11.Watch Dog Ability

*Kerry Blue Terrier*

*The Kerry Blue Terrier breed is large for a Terrier, but is a medium sized dog in relation to other breeds. It was used for hunting, retrieving, herding, and guarding. The soft, wavy coat takes on a blue-gray cast as the dog ages.

*Origin: Ireland.

*Other names: Irish Blue Terrier

*Nicknames: Kerry

*Description: Hardy...tireless...roughhouser...highly spirited...strong-headed...fast...intelligent.

 *Behavior: Behavior problems may include dominance challenges, especially the guarding of objects, places and family members from other family members. Also, some may be touch-shy, may steal and guard food, may be a picky eater and may bark excessively.

*Compatible with children: Yes...use discretion...they have always been very gentle towards children as long as they are raised with them from puppyhood.

*Typical Female Weight: 30-38 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 33-40 lbs

*Average life span: 12-15 years.

*Lakeland Terrier / Welsh Terrier*

      

                                                          Lakeland Terrier                               Welsh Terrier

 *The Lakeland breed is a small dog with a short, wiry coat. In England it was used to bolt, catch and kill foxes that preyed upon farmers' livestock, doing this by following the fox, sometimes for great distances, deep into its underground den. The Welsh Terrier is slightly larger than the Lakeland Terrier, but has a similar appearance.

*Lakeland Terrier Origin: United Kingdom (England)

*Welsh Terrier Origin: United Kingdom (Wales)
*Nicknames: Welshie...WT

*Lakeland description: Bold...feisty...self-confident...friendly...cock-of-the-walk attitude.
*Welsh description: Described as having a slightly milder temperament than the Lakeland...happy...lively...

*Behavior: Behavior problems in both breeds may include dominance challenges, especially in guarding objects, places and family members from other family members, touch shyness, stealing and guarding food, picky eater and excessive barking.

*Compatible with children: Yes...use discretion...Although, the Lakeland and Welsh Terrier likes children, children should be respectful of its space, and the dog should be socialized while young.

*Typical Lakeland Female Weight: 15-17 lbs
*Typical Lakeland Male Weight: 15-18 lbs
 
*Typical Welsh Female Weight: 15-18 lbs
*Typical Welsh Male Weight: 20-22 lbs

*Average life span: 12-13 years