Patterdale Terrier
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The Patterdale Terrier is a breed of working dog that originated in
the Lake District of Cumbria in Northwest England.[1]
The name Patterdale refers to a small village a little south of Ullswater and a
few miles east of Helvellyn.[2]
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The Patterdale is a type of Fell Terrier. The Patterdale terrier was
"improved" and brought into the Kennel Club as the Welsh Terrier after a brief
naming struggle in which the name "Old English Broken-coated Terrier" was
attempted before being rejected by the Kennel Club hierarchy. The Patterdale
Terrier is sometimes called the "Old English Terrier" or the "Fell Terrier".
Description
Appearance
The Patterdale Terrier is a small working dog. In the UK it is not a dog type
that is recognised by the UK Kennel Cub as a pedigree. As such the Patterdale
has been bred as a working dog, so the appearance can differ widely. This
phenomenon is common in several types of working dog, including as the Border
Collie.
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Hello, I am sending you a photo of my dog Millie, 12 weeks old in this pic
We have had her for around 6 weeks now and she is beautiful, full of life, kind, gentle and playful. I couldn't have hoped for a better dog companion.
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According to breed standards, this working terrier stands between 25.5 cm (10
in) and 12 inches at the withers and weighs between 10 and 13 pounds. The
preferred size depends on the quarry. In the UK, all sizes are in use, depending
on the terrain and quarry: in the UK, the most common quarry was the fox. In the
eastern United States, smaller dogs are preferred and 30 cm (12 in) tall and 5.5
kg (12 lb) is the preferred size for groundhogs (aka woodchucks). However,
somewhat larger dogs can be used in the American West when ground barn hunting
larger raccoons and badgers.
Variations in
Coat, Colour
Coat
The coat may be "Smooth", "Broken" or "Rough". All types should be dense and
coarse.
Smooth: Generally smooth, may have a wiry stripe down the back. Short, dense
hair.
Broken: Coarse, wavy hair on body except for head and ears which is smooth.
May be some longer whiskering on muzzle, around base of neck, and chin.
Rough: Longer hair overall, including face, ears and muzzle. Very thick,
sometimes, slightly curled.
Colours include: Black, Red, or Chocolate,and occasionally Blue.(Any of these
colors with Tan is also possible)
There are slight variations within these colours. White on the chest and
toes/feet is permissible. In the case of the Chocolate, they will have a liver
colored nose,whereas the Blues,will have a slate colored nose. Influx of
Lakeland, Border and Bedlington was not uncommon in the early forming of this
breed and may partially explain some of these colors.
Patterdale Terriers can live up to 15 years.
Temperament
Patterdale puppies tend to be bold and confident beyond their capabilities,
and responsible owners of working dogs will not overmatch their dogs or
introduce them to formidable quarry before they are around a year and a half of
age. Even as a yearling, the dog will not be fully capable.
Dog Training Advice And Tips - useful information
The Patterdale is a working terrier, and terrier work requires a high-energy
dog with a strong prey drive and a loud voice. As a result, Patterdales are very
energetic dogs, and can be quite vocal. It is not uncommon for a Patterdale to
be cat-aggressive, and homes which have other small fur-bearing pets (such as
hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs) would do well to think through the ramifications
of bringing a working terrier into the house. However, as with all breeds there
is variation. Some Patterdales are more animal-friendly, befriending (and
cleaning) cats and other dogs alike. Patterdales are prone to the sulks if their
owners pay attention to others. They do not enjoy travel by car, as it often
upsets the dog to be confined for a prolonged period of time.
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Our molly when she was 9 weeks old
(close up) first day away from her mum and sisters! then about 11
weeks she is now 7 months old and is a great dog. A good pet at
home and great with other dogs she always wants to play. She pulls
all the washing off the line and love to chase rabbits she's getting
closer!!!. |
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Patterdales display an intriguing crawl, similar to an act of prostration,
used to gain attention and stalk quarry through long grass. This originates from
their inbred ability to compress their lungs to fit into small spaces, in search
of their prey.
Due to their compact size, friendly and inquisitive nature, and intelligence,
Patterdales Terriers could be seen as an attractive breed of dogs for a family
pet. Prospective buyers should be very aware that whilst these dogs may enjoy
sitting in a lap, they are not "lap dogs" – they are dogs that require training
and regular and consistent exercise to maintain their temperament and to fully
occupy their minds. Even durable, consistent chew toys, or rope toys, generally
are not enough to occupy them, as they chew right through them.
Patterdales which are not trained on a consistent basis, or are not exercised
regularly, may quickly exhibit unmanageable behaviour, including excessive
barking, escaping from the garden, or digging in unwanted places inside and
outside the house. Prospective Patterdale terrier owners are advised to do their
homework, and those seeking working dogs are advised to focus on size and to
make sure they are acquiring their dogs from true working homes.
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History
These dogs were carefully linebred. Nuttall blood lines are still considered
to be of the highest quality. The modern Patterdale Terrier is to fell terriers,
what the Jack Russell Terrier is to hunt terriers—the indisputable leader in
numbers and performance as a breed.
The Patterdale was developed in the harsh environment in the north of
England, an area unsuitable for arable farming and too hilly (in the main) for
cattle. Sheep farming is the predominant farming activity on these hills. Since
the fox is perceived by farmers as being predatory on sheep and small farm
animals, terriers are used for predator control. Unlike the dirt dens found in
the hunt country of the south, the rocky dens found in the north do not allow
much digging. As a consequence, the terrier needs to be able to bolt the fox
from the rock crevice or dispatch it where it is found. The use of "hard" dogs
to hunt foxes in this way was made illegal in England and Wales by the Hunting
Act 2004, as it runs counter to the code of practice[1] under the Act.
In the United States, The Patterdale Terrier was recognised by the United
Kennel Club on January 1, 1995; yet it remains unrecognized by the American
Kennel Club.
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my patterdales masie and milo are the proud parents of 5 beautiful puppies masie
is black smooth hair milo is black wired puppies are 1 black 2 with lots of
white and 2brownish they are beauties..... |
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I have a wonderful patterdale called scruffy. He loves everyone and is a
treasure. We read loads of bad reviews about this breed, but his breeder
convinced us to take no notice. I am so glad i did get him as he has brought our
home to life. He is my best friend and is always by my side. He is brilliant
with my 2 children and our 3 cats. He is very active outside but completely
inactive indoors. When god created mans/woman's best friend he was surely
thinkin of a patterdale! |
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Just got myself a 4 month old Patterdale from a circle of breeders near
pentrefoelas in wales, all of which are working dogs bred from breay and old
buck lines, she is quite small atm in comparison to her brother but very feisty
indeed, knows no fear and would happily fight anything atm though she is sweet
as pie with adults and children alike, some training needed so she doesn't get
her self into trouble with dogs bigger than she can chew. Named her roisin dubh
which is irish for black rose (she is black wire haired), great little dog
looking forward to training her |
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we look after a little Patterdale dog and he play's all day, get's on well with
our Standard Poodle and our little Springer Span, a really lovely house guest |
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we have had a tan patterdale now for 5yrs best dog we have ever had adores our
grandchildren and friend to everyone the whole town know sadie she loves the
world is a wimp if bigger dogs sniff her she knows every trick in the book so
intelligent we love her to bits proper dads girl |
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i have a parson jack russell who's 22weeks and a patterdale who's 24 weeks and
they are the best dogs I've had, they both sit and give paws they even give hi
5s ha-ha they are brilliant with my 3 girls as well. absolutely amazing dogs and
thinking of getting another. a big part of the family now. the McComish family. |
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maybelle arrived in july 2009 a very welcome friend to all the family no
favorites we live on a farm there's just enough space for her to fly around she
will run off with anybody unchecked if they look like fun! we don't work her but
she seems more interested raising birds anyway! need more ducks around. we love
her to bits muddy paws and all!!!!! |
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Got a patterdale bitch 16 years ago, she was given to me as a pup at Badminton
Horse Trials! I had no idea what she was until she grew up. We had her for 15
years and she was FANTASTIC. When she died a year ago, we missed her so much
that we contacted Terrier Rescue and they had a lovely little Patterdale who
we've now had for 7 months (Although she's a year old herself) We ADORE her.
She's such fun. really full on terrier so we have to be one step ahead of her,
but she's spot on! |
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we have a 6 month old patterdale called deisel, he is rather loopy but would not
do with out him, he is very hard to walk on the lead as he pulls like a horse,
but let him off he will play all day |
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i have a 4 month old patterdale called ruby , she is a handful very strong
willed but the most loving wee thing you could ever wish for . we all love her
to bits even though she tires our patience at times |
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My Patterdale ruby is 5 and half months old very
bold and very very mischievous which is why i love her. Bought from
a breeder in market raisen by my partner for a surprise for me i
didn't really know much about the breed but i do now. one of the
most enjoyable things about her is there is never a dull moment and
she and our Labrador are the best of friends |
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i would like to say i am the great grandson of frank buck and its nice to see
that the blood line is still going strong cheers - andy buck |
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Name Edward Stevie Bear (Teddy Bear)
Born: 30th June 2007
Mother: Border Terrier, Gem
Father: Lakeland Terrier, Gnasher
Colour: Black and Tan
Place of Birth: PATTERDALE, Ullswater, UK
Now THAT'S what I call a Patterdale terrier! -
Tall, handsome, cheeky, too clever by half and what a comic. |
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i have just got my 7 week old patterdale pup she is the most loveliest thing
ever. I have a 3 year old son and she is great with him she already up and
playing around its like she's always been here. Also she great at potty training i would say to anyone thinking of getting a pup patterdale's win every time!! |
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I have two Patterdale terrier of which both are kept as pets,
that is they are not worked. If awards in general loopiness were possible, the
Patterdale would win hands down. They are very intelligent and need a lot of
exercise to stimulate their brains. For a small dog they are a handful. They can
be very destructive and territorial. I love mine to bits, but be warned they are
loopy and very trying at times in comparison with most other terriers. You have
been warned! |
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I have two patterdales both of whom I work competitive
obedience with and are now running in flyball competitions, the older dog has
recently achieved his silver good citizen award |
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Our Patterdale stands approx 15" is 15 months old, black and tan in colour
and was the runt in a litter of five dogs. Born near Leyburn North Yorks, feisty
little character, a true Patterdale' (certainly not the runt of the litter now
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