Patterdale Terrier?
Discussion
The wife and I have decided to get a small dog, and I feel that a Patterdale would suit. They are a nice handy size, smooth haired and seem sparky. Not had a dog in years however my folks used to show setters and train gun-dogs; I was given a working lab pup as a young teenager - which I trained myself and did some gun-dog trials.
Does anyone around here have a Patterdale, and if so, what's been your experiences with things like training, general obedience and exercising? I've read they are pretty energetic and can get out of control without exercise, so am expecting plenty walks and have been considering doing agility.
Does anyone around here have a Patterdale, and if so, what's been your experiences with things like training, general obedience and exercising? I've read they are pretty energetic and can get out of control without exercise, so am expecting plenty walks and have been considering doing agility.
I have a 14 week old patterdale/JRT. Firstly, they can be rough haired too, so if you want smooth just pick carefully. Mine has a lovely temprement, very playful, fun and has lots of energy - 1.5 hour walks are easy for her, but she is tired when she gets back.
Training wise we've been doing it regularly but not intensivly since she was 8 weeks old and she'll sit, stay, lie down, give paw and her recall is coming onn well. Toilet training is pretty much there (one accident in the last week).
She LOVES to chew things, so we have to be extra vigilant she isn't chewing cupboards, doors, sofas extra and give her plent of her own things to chew.
She's great with other dogs, if a little too playful sometimes. We got ger out in the park from the day we could meeting everyone though as terriers have a reputation for not being great with other dogs but we're not having any problems.
She's a bit bitey. Always playful, or accident when going for a ball or toy in your hand, but the sharp little pin teeth can hurt!
Training wise we've been doing it regularly but not intensivly since she was 8 weeks old and she'll sit, stay, lie down, give paw and her recall is coming onn well. Toilet training is pretty much there (one accident in the last week).
She LOVES to chew things, so we have to be extra vigilant she isn't chewing cupboards, doors, sofas extra and give her plent of her own things to chew.
She's great with other dogs, if a little too playful sometimes. We got ger out in the park from the day we could meeting everyone though as terriers have a reputation for not being great with other dogs but we're not having any problems.
She's a bit bitey. Always playful, or accident when going for a ball or toy in your hand, but the sharp little pin teeth can hurt!
We have a 13year old Patterdale/Jack Russell cross.
She is a very clever dog, way to smart for her own good on many occasions and once they are trained they can be taught tricks with relative ease. They will need lots of stimulation and exercise as when they are young they are very energetic.
A very loyal dog and she will protect her family. Our loves being with people and being in with the action.
She has not really had any health problems, just the old age grips now she is getting on a bit.
They do need a firm hand when training them as ours did tend to get distracted in puppy classes. When we first started training her we thought that she would never be trained but then one day it just happened.
Ours is stubborn and pig headed on occasion, dont know if its the breed or just our dog.
Put the effort in with the training and you will have a lovely dog. Ours has been part of the family since 1998 and is loved tremondusly.
Oh and those apparently "industructable" toys are rubbish! She can destroy one in a day!
She is a very clever dog, way to smart for her own good on many occasions and once they are trained they can be taught tricks with relative ease. They will need lots of stimulation and exercise as when they are young they are very energetic.
A very loyal dog and she will protect her family. Our loves being with people and being in with the action.
She has not really had any health problems, just the old age grips now she is getting on a bit.
They do need a firm hand when training them as ours did tend to get distracted in puppy classes. When we first started training her we thought that she would never be trained but then one day it just happened.
Ours is stubborn and pig headed on occasion, dont know if its the breed or just our dog.
Put the effort in with the training and you will have a lovely dog. Ours has been part of the family since 1998 and is loved tremondusly.
Oh and those apparently "industructable" toys are rubbish! She can destroy one in a day!
I have a pair of Smooth Fox Terriers, so probably not a million miles apart.
Terriers are great dogs, and are always very alert to whats going on.
Our two are intelligent and learn quickly - faster than the owner on occasion !
Our b
h is very prone to turning deaf when off lead and is extremely stubborn.
As we have a pair, they tend to keep themselves amused and as a pair are very close.
They are happy to walk all day if required, but by the same token, if its wet or cold are happy with a shorter walk.
My bh is a total Houdini and will find any tiny escape route from the garden possible, but I think we have that covered now.
Cats and Terriers (my two at least) DO NOT mix. In fact, Millie has caught a starling in the garden before now.
Be prepared to put the effort in, and any dog will reward you for a long time. Go ahead and enjoy - Pics ASAP please !
Terriers are great dogs, and are always very alert to whats going on.
Our two are intelligent and learn quickly - faster than the owner on occasion !
Our b
h is very prone to turning deaf when off lead and is extremely stubborn.As we have a pair, they tend to keep themselves amused and as a pair are very close.
They are happy to walk all day if required, but by the same token, if its wet or cold are happy with a shorter walk.
My b
h is a total Houdini and will find any tiny escape route from the garden possible, but I think we have that covered now.Cats and Terriers (my two at least) DO NOT mix. In fact, Millie has caught a starling in the garden before now.
Be prepared to put the effort in, and any dog will reward you for a long time. Go ahead and enjoy - Pics ASAP please !
My brother in law has three working Patterdales. They are quite sweet really - but do bear in mind it is a terrier and ultimately it was bred to kill things, its not like a Lab thats been bred to retreive or a Spaniel thats been bred to flush game. They are very sweet provided they are ruled firmly and fairly and not given an inch, as they've take a mile! That said they make fabulous working dogs! Show them a hole and they'll be straight to ground and will definitely keep a home free of rats!!
Can I get in a plug for my favourite breed- Cairns. And their charity -Cairn Terrier Rescue Fund ( Patron Paul O'Grady) --http://www.cairn-rescue.co.uk/
Most times dogs of all ages on there - Patterdale size, and temperament, all looking for a good forever new home. Mine is CTRF rehomed - a large Cairn, but these dogs are checked out by folks who know the breed . And they can spot a problem one ,and once you take one on ,there's the site to back you up, plus a related www.Cairnterrier.co.uk site with lots of knowing folks to help out . They only ask for a donation toward their kennel care costs. So ,you're helping a dog that needs a home get one, at a reasonable cost. You might have to pay out for neutering fees etc, but at vet costs, not inflated pet home costs.
These little blokes( and blokesses) are worth a look.Lovely dogs. Once tried , you'll want one time & again over other breeds .
Most times dogs of all ages on there - Patterdale size, and temperament, all looking for a good forever new home. Mine is CTRF rehomed - a large Cairn, but these dogs are checked out by folks who know the breed . And they can spot a problem one ,and once you take one on ,there's the site to back you up, plus a related www.Cairnterrier.co.uk site with lots of knowing folks to help out . They only ask for a donation toward their kennel care costs. So ,you're helping a dog that needs a home get one, at a reasonable cost. You might have to pay out for neutering fees etc, but at vet costs, not inflated pet home costs.
These little blokes( and blokesses) are worth a look.Lovely dogs. Once tried , you'll want one time & again over other breeds .
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