The Tough as Nails Terrier, The Patterdale Terrier

If you want to take in a Patterdale Terrier as a pet, try to remember these two facts. One, the Patterdale is a very active dog and will always be so you should be ready to live with an eternally moving, running and curious little pet. Secondly, the Patterdale is a natural hunter and is good at that so don’t be surprised if it manifests a dire need to prey upon smaller animals.

The northern part of England is known for unforgiving weathers, infertile land and rocky terrains. This is the condition that the Patterdale grew up with and it developed in him a fearless and determined disposition. Because of its famed toughness, people referred to him as “tough as nails”.

By the time when other terrier breeds were hailed by the whole world, the Patterdale remained undiscovered in the remoteness of northern England villages. It was only in the 1950s that this breed was brought to the attention of the United Kennel Club. Back in the villages, the Patterdale Terrier was an outstanding hunter of vermin such as foxes and rats that prey on unsuspecting flocks and food crops.

Because of the region’s rocky terrain, the pests were able to hide beneath rocks and deep holes that it was almost impossible to get rid of them. With the Patterdale Terrier, however, this task is just a sweet challenge for it amazingly digs out and kills these hiding pests. The task is sometimes hard but the Patterdale is a very strong and determined creature that it never stops hunting until it either catches the animal or the master has called him to stop.

Presently, the Patterdale has reached different parts of the world and many have regarded it more as a pet than a working dog. Its tiny size and love for a cuddle is often misinterpreted as being a toy dog. The Patterdale has never been and never will be a toy dog, however, for the terrier blood runs through its veins no matter where it has been today.

Outdoors, the Patterdale Terrier is an irrepressible hunter for small fury creatures but inside the house, it is tame and particularly quiet. Moreover, towards other people and children, it is sociable, smart and willing to please. When it comes to obedience training, the Patterdale is a bit difficult to teach to but with patience and firmness, you will be able to get very desirable results.

The Patterdale Terrier has a minute size just like a toy dog and came from the mother breed of many terriers, the black and tan terrier. It possesses three types of coats and they are smooth, rough and broken. The smooth one is very short, smooth and coarse; the rough type is coarse and only long on the head, ears and muzzle; and the broken type is long all over the body and feels coarse.

Like most infinitely lively dogs, the Patterdale needs something to get busy with always. Without an activity to keep it occupied, it tends to get bored and will find other means of entertainment such as digging and nipping. Keep your Patterdale mentally and physically fit by taking it for daily walks and regular intense playtimes.

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