Patterdale
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For more information about the Patterdale Click hereThe Patterdale Terrier is a compact, confident and energetic dog bred for hunting rabbits and foxes. Also called the Black Fell Terrier, this is an English dog breed that originated in England.
It has a small and wiry build that makes it useful for hunting small prey such as rabbits. Thanks to its compact but athletic build, the dog is more agile and can help to protect your flocks from predators such as foxes.
As a small game hunter, the Patterdale Terrier is strong and powerful. Instead of burrowing after prey, the Patterdale Terrier flushes them out of caves and small rock crevices.
History of the Patterdale Terrier
The Patterdale Terrier was initially bred in Northern England. Its descendant is the smooth-coated Fell Terrier. In England, the Fell Terrier is commonly used to control vermin such as foxes that prey on sheep and flocks.
Breeding of the Patterdale Terrier began in the early 20th Century by Joe Bowman, an early breeder. Originally bred to withstand the harsher climates, the Patterdale Terrier is versatile. As such, its the perfect hunter for vermin such as foxes, rats, groundhogs, and others.
It has a small and compact body that allows the dog to squeeze into burrows, tunnels, caves, and small rock crevices to flush out game. The Patterdale Terrier gets its name from a village called Patterdale in Cumbria, where the dogs were common.
The Patterdale Terrier is not bred for appearance, but rather its working and hunting ability. It was first brought to the US in 1978. In the US, the Patterdale Terrier hunts anything. It can hunt raccoons, badgers, foxes, and groundhogs.
Today, its recognized by several organizations. They include:
American Canine Association
American Pet Registry
American Canine Registry
National Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America
Continental Kennel Club
In 1995, the United Kennel Club recognized the Patterdale Terrier.
Patterdale Terrier Appearance
The Patterdale Terrier stands between 12 to 15 inches at the shoulders and weighs between 11 to 13 pounds. Bred exclusively for hunting small prey such as foxes, its quite small in size, which is advantageous as its small body allows the dog to flush out prey.
A Patterdale Terrier has a small head with a short muzzle. The muzzle is strong and does not appear weak. It has strong white teeth that meet in a level or scissor bite. For the eyes, theyre set squarely in the skull and are wide apart. The eye color should be in harmony with the coat color and never blue.
The ears are triangular and range from small to moderate in size. Its neck is muscular and of moderate length. The neck widens from the nape blending smoothly into the shoulders. Its shoulders are long and well laid back, while the forelegs are strong, straight, and with good bone.
The Patterdale Terriers back is of moderate length and blends smoothly with the arched loin. Its hindquarters are well-muscled, with the angulation and bones matching the forequarters. The tail is strong but not thick. Currently, there is no preference between natural and docked.
Most Patterdale Terriers coats are black (about 95%), but you may come across other coat colors such as red, liver, chocolate, grizzle, or bronze. You may find some Patterdale Terriers with white patches on the chest and feet. This pattern is quite desirable.
The coats texture is typically smooth, rough, and broken.
Patterdale Terrier Health and Training
The Patterdale Terrier is highly intelligent and energetic. It has a life expectancy of 11 to 13 years. Like most dog breeds, the Patterdale Terrier is prone to genetic health conditions. This does not mean that your dog may have any of the health conditions. But learning about them reduces the risk of your dog getting infected in the future.
Patterdale Terriers are susceptible to viral and bacterial infections. They can get distemper, rabies, and parvo. These infections are preventable through vaccination. To ensure your dog does not get infected, we recommend visiting your vet.
Another disease that affects 80% of dogs by age two is dental disease. Unfortunately, your Patterdale Terrier is likely to have problems with her teeth. If tartar starts to build up, an infection may occur, progressing to the gums and roots of the teeth. Failure to prevent dental disease can lead to damage of body organs such as the liver and heart. It may also lead to loss of teeth. Clean your dogs teeth regularly and keep up with vet appointments.
Since the Patterdale Terrier is energetic, it requires plenty of playtime and exercise. The dog also enjoys running and fetching. You can let the Patterdale Terrier chase balls and other toys. Failure to exercise your Patterdale Terrier will make her bored and destructive. This isnt good for your wardrobe and furniture.
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