Patterdale Terrier Dogs & Puppies

• Energy Level

• Exercise Requirements

• Playfulness

• Affection Level

• Friendliness to Dogs

• Friendliness to Other Pets

• Friendliness to Strangers

• Watchfulness

• Ease of Training

• Grooming Requirements

• Heat Sensitivity

• Vocality

Eager to please with a hardworking attitude, the Patterdale Terrier is determined, active and courageous with a high prey drive. Affectionate and gentle, he fares well with humans, livestock and other dogs due to his relatively laidback nature. The Patterdale Terrier is intelligent and sensitive, and with plenty of training with positive reinforcement, is a well-behaved companion.

As a true working terrier, the Patterdale Terrier requires plenty of exercise and playtime in a securely fenced yard. His dense, coarse, weatherproof double coat may be smooth, broken or rough, and should be brushed weekly and bathed every couple of months.

• Major Concerns: Conjunctivitis and cataracts
• Minor Concerns: Patellar luxation
• Occasionally Seen: N/A
• Suggested Tests: N/A
• Lifespan: 12 to 15 years

The Patterdale Terrier originated in Northern England, having descended from the black, smooth-coated Fell Terrier. The Fell Terrier was used to control vermin that preyed on sheep and were bred to bolt the quarry out of its den. These tough-as-nails hunting characteristics were passed down to the Patterdale Terrier. Today, not only does the Patterdale Terrier continue to excel at hunting, but also in agility and racing. The United Kennel Club recognized the Patterdale Terrier in 1995.