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Comments on the Patterdale
Patterdales
are so popular that I have received more comments and requests for help for this
dog breed than all the other breeds put together. For this reason I've
added a category on the
Agility Bits Forum especially for Patterdale Chat. Regretfully I won't be able to publish any more comments
in this section of the breeds directory. Thank you all so much for
sharing your experiences of the Patterdale terrier. It's very much
appreciated.
If you want to ask a
question
or ask for help you are welcome to join the forum and post in the Patterdale Chat
category or the dog training category.
Richard
Just to add to the other positive comments about Patterdales on your site. We have a rescue bitch, now probably nine to ten months old who was found in the street of a city some distance away, at what must have been no more than six weeks old. The finder passed her on to a woman in a nearby village who must have been very kind to her but did little or nothing to train her. She came to us when the woman had decided that she could not afford to keep her and was going to pass her to the SPA (we live in France) but came by chance to our house and decided Scruffy might be happy with us and our two older dogs. We were easily persuaded to take her.
That was seven months ago and it would be hard to find a more delightful animal. She has occasional spats with our very elderly Jack Russell, mobs our big mongrel, who is part German Shepherd and part I don't know what, but who keeps her in line when needed. She is very trainable, anxious to please, enormously energetic (luckily we have about five acres), gets on well with the cats (4, outside) having been put in her place by them and, after at first being frightened by such small people, adored the company of our grandsons (5 and 7). She is a superb watchdog but, mercifully, does not try to chase cars. She also adores water. Her colouring is black, white on chin and chest, with a touch on the nose and a very small white touch on each foot.
I do not know if she is a cross but she seems in every way like a Patterdale
except that she has now developed quite a long, rather soft, coat: it was
always a bit long, hence the name. (Scruffy) It does not matter except for
curiosity's sake but here's few photographs at various ages in case anyone has any thoughts.
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Patterdale handler (Patterdale/ Jack
Russell):
She's very stubborn and has a mind of her own, which I expect being
the breed cross
she is, but she is only good with our family and dogs, and detests others, HELP
Peter
Davies:
Bobby was very easy to train. I needed to be very firm with him as he
is very
determined. In my experience they are great house dogs and have a lot of
spirit. I
would recommend them as family pets.
Linda
We have had our pat Benson since he was 8 weeks old he is now two and a half. He is
a really lovely boy, very affectionate and very very funny. He likes sleeping
especially at night when he creeps into our bed and curls up under the covers. He is
also very nosy he likes to look out of the window to see what is outside, he makes
different noises for what he can see cats, birds, children etc. He adores children
of any age and seems to know what age he can rough and tumble with and which to be
nice with. His ball and him are inseparable, it is never far from his side even
when asleep. He makes us laugh especially when he does what we call run around, he
runs around the house like a loony picking up and dropping anything in his path.
We also have a 9 year old papillon they have had a few serious fights which Luke
starts and naturally Ben finishes, luckily we have always been about to split it up
as poor Luke wouldn't stand a chance. The problem we have with him is we cannot let
him off the lead as he runs off and wont come back do you have any tips please.
Linda, please see the comments below.
Eve (patterdale/lakeland terrier cross):
Just taken on a 2 year old patterdale/lakeland re named him Harry (Houdini) for
obvious reasons! lovely boy full of fun and energy and affection. Only 1 problem
although he is good on the lead - walking to heel and recall- off the lead he is a
nightmare! When let off the lead heads for the horizon! and keeps on going. The
only thing that stops him is if he comes across another dog. Any suggestions?
Pat comments: If you haven't had Harry very long then
he probably hasn't time to adjust and to bond with his new family. I
would suggest that you give him more time to get to know you and that you
take him to training classes. A little dog like this would be an ideal
candidate for agility and Harry would learn to focus on you more.
Perhaps you can go along to a training group where they do obedience and
agility and see what the trainers think. You are welcome to join the
forum and ask the other members for their ideas as well.
Kerry:
we bought our patterdale Olly to keep our westie Ted company. After some initial
jealousy, it was all good and now they are bezzy mates. I thought Ted was loving
and cuddly, but Olly is a cuddle monster! I've never owned a patterdale before,
they are brilliant dogs and I would recommend them to anyone.
Trish:
I went to the dogs home to give a dog a home. I had to be very carefully when
picking the right dog as I already had a Jack Russell and two Burman cats. I didn't
find the right dog on my first visit but on my second visit I entered the 'puppy
room' and there she was. The most adorable liver brown puppy with beautiful dark
brown eyes, approx 5 mths old. She had been in the dogs home for 2 week and when I
asked why, I was told most people looking for a puppy want a little bundle. I took
my Jack Russell (Ted) to meet her the next day. When let off the lead, Ted ignored
(Sally) and quickly rolled in doggy poo!! Sally then went to investigate and
quickly eat the poo! My husband and I fell in love with her immediately and we all
went home smelly of doggie poo! She has settled in with the cats and now rules the
roost. She is a very loving dog and the only dog I have owned that loves brown
sauce!
Katie:
Ellie is our energetic, lovable 4 month old patterdale terrier who's only flaws are
her occasional discreation feasting and her urinating all over the house.
She also can nibble often causing puncture marks and occasionally drawing blood.
She can sit, lie down, give her paw and is learning to roll over.
The breeder docked her tail before we got her so we cant take her to any major
competitions, but i can't wait to take her to local agility and/or obedience
classes!
Jenny:
We have recently rescued a 3 year old patterdale boy called Buster. He is smooth
coated, black with a white chest.
Our 6 year old son absolutely adores Buster and he has quickly became a loved member
of our family (our cat on the other hand hates him?).
He is very clever and easily trained, we cannot however walk him off lead or let him
out on his own as he escapes.
Patterdales are fun, loving dogs that make truly great pets.
Nina:
I have had my Patterdale terrier Murphy for 3 months now and although he is such a live wire to the extreme!!
I can't imagine life without him. He is loyal and loving and
walks about 3 miles every day off the lead and never strays too far from me.
He is fantastic with my 3 children and almost housetrained bar a few accidents at the
Back door!! These dogs need to know who's boss or will run riot.
Paula:
We have a little patterdale terrier called Jack, we found him about 3 months ago
wandering on the road with no collar or chip. We took him in as nobody claimed him
and we now love him loads. However, people should not be deceived by his short
little legs, he does require an enormous amount of exercise. He is most of the time
well behaved but occasionally he does get on the trail of squirrel or rabbit scent
and becomes possessed. There is no controlling him and he becomes wild, it can
take up to an hour to get him back on his lead. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Pat comments: It's possible that Jack was feral for a
little while and dogs that have lived wild, even for a short time always
seem to have a bit of a wild streak in them. It can make the recall a
bit difficult. I would suggest training classes in the first instance.
Toby:
Hi, we have a 14 wk patterdale. He is very loving and greets everyone
enthusiastically when they come in. He loves cuddles and sitting on your lap!
Problem is nipping, and becoming more aggressive, especially in the evenings, even
after walk! Any suggestions? He is booked in for puppy training classes. We have
3 chidren, the youngest being 11, and she is the one who is having more difficulty
with the dog respecting her. Eventhough he is causing some problems, he is the
most fun and lovely dog and we wouldn't be without him.
Lisa (Patterdale
/Jack Russell cross)
We got our precious Poppy at the grand age of 9 weeks old. She has proved a
fantastic addition to our family and was very quickly house trained. Our two
children love her to bits and we can highly recommend a Patterdale as a family pet.
Pops was originally supposed to have been a Jack Russell, but clearly from her
colouring she is not. We often get asked if she is a Rottie, but we know now from
weeks of surfing she is definitely a Patterdale x Jack Russell. We had this
confirmed by the breeder as it seems her Aunt's Patterdale dog got in there first.
She is a bundle of energy and loves nothing more than a cuddle and affection. We
took her on her first outing to the lake today resulting in her first bath!!!!!
She is good with other dogs and so far has not had any bad experiences. At 4 months
old she is becoming a real charachter and is a very valuable member of our family.
Although the family have had several near piercings by her teeth, we all understand
she is teething and is in pain. There have been many trips to the local pet shop to
buy numerous teething toys and this has definitely helped. We are going to the
breeder again in a week or so to get a Jack Russell pup who is tiny. Jazzy is
definitely a JR as is small with brown and white markings. We are a little
concerned that they may not get on as there will be a BIG difference in size, but
not age (8 weeks). Does anyone know if there could potentially be a problem with
the 2 interacting??? Please forward any ideas/comments on.
Steve:
Had Zak patterdale dog for 4 weeks got him at 8 weeks old. Having had working dogs
terriers etc all my life ( now 50 ) this is my first patterdale. He is the most
obedient dog I have owned. He behaves like a 2 year old trained dog. Hose trained
him in 2 nights, loves walks and exploring, very loyal and full of mischief if
allowed. Its the owner that needs to be trained a lot of the time not the dog.
Remember you are the pack leader and the dog will follow, give in and have problems
always. Put time into your dog and continue to train daily. Zak loves life and
loves being a follower and abilty trainig daily and his long walks. A obedient dog
is a happy dog, make sure you excercise daily 40 min to 2 hour walk will work.
Marilyn:
My Saluki /Lurcher aged 2.5 was lonely - he didn't know it but I did, so decided to
contact the re-homing centre where he came from at age 6 months. We looked at many
bitches, mostly hound types and he seemed scared to death to meet them. I do
think he had become a bit insular after being alone for a couple of months and was
so jealous of other dogs coming any where near me. I was told about a Patterdale
terrier being homed off site so made arrangements to see her. I had no idea what
this breed would look like but the big eyes and beard totally won me over. She ran
out into the garden with Ferdie my lurcher in full pursuit - however once back into
the house he curled up his nose & growled at her so I decided this was not a good
idea, thanked the people & left. A couple of hours later I realised I had made a
big mistake - this was a feisty little dog whom my dog would learn to love/respect.
To cut the story I have adopted the patterdale now called her Piper. The first
night she jumped up on my bed and slept thru and has ever since been my shadow
moving from room to room. The 2 walks we have done so far have been amazing. She
comes back as soon as I call her and she runs & ducks & dives with my lurcher. He
is still a bit rough with her thru jealousy but tonight he is so exhausted as she
chased him across the fields, is flat out in his bed. I am very confident that
these two dogs will be real pals.
Nessa:
We just got a patterdale terrier X puppy age 13 weeks, she is wonderful gets on
great with the kids. Even though we have cats she still stays well away after
nearly being swiped with a claw! Everyone says she looks like a black labrador
puppy but smaller.
Penny
Cockerill - Patterdale cross labrador
We were lucky enough to rehome Orla at 13 months from Hearing Dogs for Deaf
People in Bucks. She was looking for an agility home. She had already been
very well socialised and got to week 18 of her training before they gave up
trying to recall her - she has an extremely strong prey drive. So I knew I
would have trouble with this, and the first time she went AWOL was from our
training field at agility which is adjacent to a very large wood. During the
next 2 hours she ran straight past me twice and disappeared into the bushes
- when I gave up and walked back to the gate she came trotting up shortly
afterwards, not even panting and she had been running non-stop. I think she
knew where I was all the time. Even so she has run out of the park once so I
can't let her off lead yet. She is so cute and adorable and really wants to
please. She has taken to agility like a duck to water and already has
contacts to die for (after about 4 months). She gets on so well with our 9
year old Airedale that they have really rough play which she initiates and
he loves. Our staffie cross bitch was a bit put out at first - after all she
was THE agility dog- but now they happily share my lap and a crate on the
way to shows. My husband loves her more than the others, I think, and we
have never regretted taking her on. We love her to bits.
Jack:
Had him 2 weeks, he is now 9 weeks, just had his first injection. lost ben(
a cairn/staff cross) due to kidneys, a month ago.the new fella in town is
called Diogee.or d.o.g. or Dio as he is answering to!! Lovely chap, can't
wait until his next injection, then its some road work on the lead, then
hopefully the fields.
Alex:
We`ve had oor wee dog from about 8 weeks, she`s six months now, almost, all
she does is scratch n nibble her legs, front an rear, , we`ve taken her to
vet, had a course of tabs etc, she's still doin it. Any help guys, maybe her
diet is wrong, or maybe anyone can help.
Pat comments: I would try feeding something like
Wafcol. Jamie can be a bit of an itchy dog but he's fine on Burns
chicken and brown rice food mixed with some James Wellbeloved. A
change in diet should always be done over several days to prevent tummy
upsets from eating strange food.
Lindsey:
I have had my little patterdale "puppy" for two and a half years now. Her
name is Minnow Mae as I am an avid fisherwoman from the South (also, her
mother's name is Crickett!). I call her a puppy still because this little
breed never loses its puppy personality. She is pretty hyper but will quiet
when told. She even sits and watches television if there is some sort of
animal on the screen! These terriers are amazingly loyal and intelligent.
But HEADSTRONG if allowed an inch! She doesn't miss a single trick. If you
are thinking about letting one of these little delights into your life, you
will never be disappointed!
Clo:
We Have A Weimeraner,13 years old, and we are thinking of getting a
Patterdale puppy...Is this a good idea?
Pat comments: Patterdales are working dogs and they are notorious
for being energy monsters. Sometimes people can be a bit taken aback by the
amount of attention, training and exercise these dogs need. It follows
that this may not fit in with the lifestyle of a 13 year old dog that is
probably nicely settled in his or her ways. I would think very
carefully about this before you make a decision as it may be very upsetting
for your older dog to have a small puppy in the house.
Toppo:
I have had my patterdale terrier for a year and a half. He is a very good
family dog but can't mix with other dogs that are on their leash, he hates
it but if they're not on a leash he's fine. Was wondering does any one else
have this problem? Never known a better dog to integrate with children.
Pat comments: This is a very common problem with all sorts of dogs.
A training class could help and hopefully the trainer will be able to see
what's causing the problem with your particular dog. Good luck.
Jan:
My husband fell in love with a patterdale that his friend has, while on a
hunting trip. We have located a female puppy and would like to adopt her.
She is about 3 months old and looks so cute. However, after reading some of
the comments here, I am worried how she will be with my cat of 7 years. Are
all patterdales cat -aggressive?
Pat comments:I really think this depends on the individual dog and
whether they have been brought up with cats or not. It should be easy
enough to train a small puppy but then we are talking terriers here and they
can be more wilful than some other breeds of dog. There are several
posts on the
Agility Bits forum about dogs living with cats.
Paul:
Whitley is nearly three yrs old and a total nightmare with other dogs, we
are keen caravaners and he attacked two dogs while we were away on the
weekend. You can imagine the flack we got off people around us. He is going
to be neutered on Thursday and I hope this will calm him down any
suggestions would be welcome.
Pat comments: One or two people who contribute to
the forum
have had problems with their patterdales showing aggression towards other
dogs. I don't think this is specific to this breed though. Have a read
of their comments and the replies as there are some suggestions that might
help.
Pat:
Hi its been really interesting reading your comments regarding patterdales
I'm a newly converted patterdale lover. I've had collie crosses before. we
now have a springer x pointer and he is fantastic and our first patterdale
Jet before kids let him out and he was sadly killed. We now have a
very secure garden and a new patterdale called Reg but we are still
learning. Reg seems a bit more relaxed than Jet because Jet was such a
little powerhouse wanting to know everything I was doing the wife was doing
. I can't wait for Reg to come to life as he's only been with us a couple of
days what a great breed of dog I'll keep you posted.
Charlie
We have 2 patterdale terriers, brother and sister, nearly 4yrs. totally
different characters . Tilly can be a little aggressive with other small
dogs and is forever cat hunting but indoors very loving . Kofi is very soft
but will join in if led by his sister. Together they play happily and are
inseparable. Wouldn't change for the world.
Yzz
last here christmas I had pattdale Terrier puppy and love him then have
another dog may or june 2007 border terrier Eddie mum call Darcy but sadly
pick up dog poo and Golden retive fight my dogs and goldren retive bite me
so did Darcy after at put playground in dog fieds dogs wasn't alwon off lead
and Eddie was unhappy be on lead try do right for eddie but even with
playmate he chew and he get strong find hard to control him He bite me and
one at feed him so knew he was under happy ask college could have year out
said no because I student rep i was upset try get pet sitter but no body
come try buy toys but still Eddie was under happy yet love him so on 23
october 2007 I had rehome Eddie miss him so much friday 26 october 2007
realy Miss him but got his mother who border terrier and Think she deef but
never body say pattdale terrier are working dogs and won't be stubiable as
family dog are right? Also Eddie was pattdalecross with border Terrier he
was quiet puppy when had last year but do say quiet one are wose I miss
Eddie and hope enjoy run off fields in new home I miss him and crying night)
Pat comments: I'm so sorry you had to find a new home for Eddie. He
will be much happier now that he has a new home where he can run in the
fields and play. Patterdale terriers are working dogs and they need
lots of exercise and some work to do. Agility or flyball is ideal for
them, or if you are a runner they would make good Cani-Cross dogs.
 Sarah
and Catherine
We own two patterdale terriers two bitches who are sisters, They are
extremely fun and loving, both very clever. They are great in all respects
and with children. We love this breed, and they
are good with people and other dogs.
Sarah and Catherine's two patterdales are pictured
right.
Lynda Johnson (JRT/patterdale):
The JRT is naturally lively and full of energy but can be
somewhat stubborn, by crossing with a slightly taller Patterdale who are
generally more athletic and easier to train you get a fabulous mix. This
does depend on the individual parents taking their temperaments and
conformations in to account.
Grace:
My little Patterdale Terrier is cute, fun loving and great company and he
loves to DIG!! Wouldn't swap him for anything though!
Ellie:
I have an 8 month old patterdale bitch, she is adorable, loving and fun. My
problem is her overwhelming urge to eat poo and dead animals. She will eat
dog, horse, bird, rabbit and cat poo. Dead birds, rabbits and voles she will
feast upon. Does anyone have any ideas that would make her stop? Not only
does it make me feel ill god knows what it will do to her stomach.
Pat comments: Hi Ellie. Why not post on the forum and see if anyone
has any suggestions. Jamie and Sasha love disgusting things to eat and we
have to be very vigilant to stop them wolfing down dog pooh and chicken pooh
etc. It's a doggy thing I'm afraid. We keep an eye on them
when they're on the lead and running free but you can't always stop them.
I did consider muzzles but I think they'd hate them so much it wouldn't be
worthwhile.
Sandra:
Just adopted a three year old Patterdale cross from a rescue home. She is
lovely indoors but horrendous outdoors. We have started obedience training
but I am afraid we will never be able to let her off the lead. She is
interested in other dogs but has never growled or barked but when put with
another little terrier at the training centre they went straight for each
other. Can she be rehabilitated and how do you stop them excavating to
Australia in your garden?
Pat comments: Don't forget that your little dog was in an unusual
situation at the training class and had probably never been anywhere like it
before. It may have been a defensive reaction to another dog or maybe
the other dog was a bit aggressive. It does take some time for a
dog to get used to a new home and at least your patterdale cross is lovely
indoors. That's a great start. Now she has to go on a steep
learning curve and it could take some time to turn her into a well behaved
little terrier. What tends to happen is that they learn quickly at
first and then you may see no improvement for some time. However, your
little girl is still settling down and she needs a lot of time and a lot of
patient training but if you persevere you will be well rewarded in the end.
I think the digging is a terrier thing and it may be difficult to
discourage. You did want to go to Australia didn't you?
Chelsea:
I wanted a dog that was old enough to have some control, but young enough to
be fun, and at the age of 10 years old, I got Abby. Her attitude is perfect,
although she had not spent any time at dog parks, she was willing and ready
to go after a quick introduction. No one can believe her age - she will be
12 in a week - I would say these dogs need attention, but not the bad type -
Abby does fine home alone and loves to be around people (she was a yearly
sponsor dog for a local organization) - she travels with me a lot and just
loves all people (the delivery men are in love with her). These dogs are
curious - she loves to smell around and check things first - but she is very
smart and extremely loyal - I would certainly consider getting a Patterdale
again (as she sits on my lap while I write this e-mail).
Est:
My patterdale (Murphy)tterdale "puppy" for two and a half years now. Her
name is Minnow Mae as I am an avid fisherwoman from the South (also, her
mother's name is Crickett!). I call her a puppy still because this little
breed never loses its puppy personality. She is pretty hyper but will quiet
when told. She even sits and watches television if there is some sort of
animal on the screen! These terriers are amazingly loyal and intelligent.
But HEADSTRONG if allowed an inch! She doesn't miss a single trick. If you
are thinking about letting one of these little delights into your life, you
will never be disappointed! had my little patterdale "puppy" for two and a
half years now. Her name is Minnow Mae as I am an avid fisherwoman from the
South (also, her mother's name is Crickett!). I call her a puppy still
because this little breed never loses its puppy personality. She is pretty
hyper but will quiet when told. She even sits and watches television if
there is some sort of animal on the screen! These terriers are amazingly
loyal and intelligent. But HEADSTRONG if allowed an inch! She doesn't miss a
single trick. If you are thinking about letting one of these little delights
into your life, you will never be disappointed! wks old & is a fantastic
dog. He is really good with my 2 young children. He was quick at being house
trained too. I think we made the right choice in breeds as we did lots of
reading up on dogs. Anyone thinking of getting a dog a patterdale is a good
choice. He is very loyal & loving .
Sarah (Ruby's owner):
I have just got an 8 week old patterdale terrier Ruby. She is the most
loving dog I've ever had alough she is a handful. She is great with my 3yr
old son, she is wild and loves nothung more than running round after my son.
Patterdale terriers are so crazy but in a good way I wouldn't have her any
other way. I would say to anyone thinking of getting a pup, go for a
patterdale they're the best!!!
Alison (mum to Buster):
I got Buster when he was 6wks old. I went with my parents to pick their pup
and ended up coming home with Buster. He is a lovely lively dog with a big
personality. He is very affectionate and loves cuddles and kisses. I have 2
kids and three other dogs who all get along realy well I dont think you
could find a better breed to have as a family pet. My mum and dad now have 2
patterdales (Paddy and Oscar) who are fantastic and loving as well and we
all have a fantastic time going for walks together with these lively little
chaps.
Rose:
I have just got a 9 week old patterdale terrier and he is the most sweetest
thing but I don't know how to go about potty training him and training him
to sit? At night as he is teething we leave him in the kitchen, but he pines
all night for us and my kids get really upset. Would he stop whining? Also
we have got a cat and all he wants to do is play with it but the cat hates
it. What should I do to tell him to leave the cat alone?
Pat comments: Hello Rose. Your little puppy needs something to help
him with his teething. I would go along to a pet shop and see if they
have a few toys that he can chew on safely. Some people are quite
happy to have their dogs sleeping with them in the bedroom while others
wouldn't dream of it. I have always had a dog in the bedroom ever
since I was a small child and I feel that a dog should sleep with its pack.
The only problem that I've had is that Jamie could have a tendency to be
aggressive if we were to let him run riot everywhere so although he's
allowed in the bedroom to sleep he isn't allowed to sleep with us on the
bed. I would suggest that if you have your patterdale puppy in the
bedroom he should have his own little bed and his toys to chew. No
doubt dog trainers everywhere will be shaking their heads and saying no to
this but I've found that you can happily give a dog as many privileges as
you like. However, if the dog starts to become a bit naughty then you need
to reinforce his position in the household by taking some of them away.
Can I suggest that you
join
our forum as there are other people on their who know all about
patterdales and would love to discuss them.
Tiff:
We have recently bought a 6 week old patterdale. He is very playful and
active and loves to attack things. That aside he is the perfect pet for our
family, even with the younger children. We love him to bits.
Jo:
I have just got a 10 week old patterdale and wow he is very lively!!!
Having 4 children, 1 being 9 months old I have my hands full and I am a
little concerned as the puppy is nipping quite a lot!! When he gets hold of
things he just wont let go and that includes little fingers!! Have you any
suggestions on how I can stop him from doing this please?
Pat comments: What would happen in the litter is that the puppy's
brothers and sisters would squeal and stop playing if they were bitten too
hard. This lets the pup know that he's gone too far and that the game
stops if he's too rough. What most people suggest for this is that you
squeal and stop the game when the puppy nips, however this is difficult if
he's doing the terrier thing and hanging on. I think you need to go to
puppy classes so that a trainer can have a look at the pup and his behaviour
and advise as to the best course of action for you. The local vets
usually have details of classes like this or you mind find something
advertised in the paper or Yellow Pages. Alternatively, you can always
join our forum and ask the other patterdale owners what they think.
Kel:
We just picked up our pup he's only 9 weeks old and already I'm
smitten he is great and I cant wait to get out for some long walks with him,
he will be the first small dog I've had my last being an airedale but I can
see more fun in the little one and love the way I can scoop him up stick him
in my camper van and explore! (small dog big heart)
Andy:
we have had our patterdale jackie x(roscoe) for 4 years. We had him as a 13
week old pup. He loves really long walks and playing all day. He is loving
when he is tired at night and gets on with the cat (only thing is he thinks
he is one) climbing on the back of the sofa and using his paws to fight/play
with the cat. He doesn't always get on with other dogs, he seems to prefer
bigger ones like some on here we wont let him of the lead as he would
disappear down a rabbit hole.
Louise:
Patterdales are loop the loop but in such a great way!!! We got our bitch
Gypsy as a 13wk old pup, within a few days she was already boss of our
Rottie. She is a feisty little minx but so cuddly and sweet natured. She
regularly does 'wall of death' around the backs of the chairs in the sitting
room then she'll just switch off and curl up for cuddles. Within 6 months of
getting her we heard of a 2yo Patterdale dog looking for a home so we ended
up with 'Will' too, he was quite unsocialised when we got him, he also
looked like a bog brush as he'd never been stripped! He didn't know how to
play or be cuddled, he was quite shy, we've now had him a year and he loves
playing with the others dogs now and has become very cuddly too. We are so
glad we chose Patterdales they really are such good fun!! We have just had
our first litter from the pair of them, she's surprised us by having 7
little bundles of trouble!!! I will put a post on the forum if anyone is
interested in Pups or Will as a stud dog.
Tina C:
I got Scamp about 3months ago and it was the best thing we ever done. She is
so loving and always ready for cuddles. She also has a lot of energy and
never seems to get tired. she is great with children even very young kids.
she is quite good with other dogs although she does have a huge problem with
other bitches. She was bought as a working dog but her previous owner never
had enough time for her. I thought that coming from that background into a
house from a kennel, that she would not adjust but she has settled in great
with only a few accidents lol. She is a shining example of her breed and
would recommend them to anyone.
Janet:
We got Meg as we have a small open plan house so did not want a puppy, on
contacting the breeder he had a 1year old, Meg- "Will she be alright on a
boat?" we asked "they are very hardie" was the reply -There was not a
moment's thought. She jumped straight onto the deck and whilst out sailing-
with a lifejacket on, she would look around to see if any land- if not ,she
would just get back into a corner again. The dingy was not a problem either
,and never a moment of sickness unlike our last dog who hated every minute
of it. (Fox Terrier) She is so full of fun and ready for anything but when
nothing is going on she will rest. A wonderful nature always ready for the
off. But loves lots of cuddles.
Helen (Patterdale Jack Russell cross):
I got my Patterdale cross (Jack Russell) in Oct 05, Poppy is
the absolute light of our lives, we couldn't have asked for a more loving,
fun, energetic dog! She was easy to housetrain and is quite obedient in the
home, however, outside is another issue! She does pull on the lead and I am
not confident at letting her off (unless we take the football which she
loves). She loves to come on very long walks and never seems to tire. I have
never known a dog be so friendly with everyone she meets, both human and
canine, she never ever barks (not sure if that is typical of the breed?) and
has never snapped or shown any aggression at all. We are currently looking
to get another 'patterjack' or similar, so if anyone knows of any litters
please reply!
Jill (In reply to Helen):
Hi Helen - if you are still looking for a Patterdale X Jack Russell (Patterjack)
I know of a fabulous litter in North Yorkshire, near Malton, just off the A1
- they are on a farm and kept and bred by the most lovely family and their
dogs and puppies are a credit to them. The owner of the Patterdale dog and
Jack Russell terrier bitch is Sandra - The puppies are £150.
(Pat comments: If you are genuinely interested in a puppy please
email Pat
for contact details)
Sam (Patterdale cross):
We adopted Paddy-joe from the Dogs Trust in Kenilworth. He was brought in as
a stray so we didn't know a lot about him. He is around 2 years old and has
turned out to be a wonderful family pet. ( A little excited but we love him
to pieces ). I would just like to know what breed he is crossed with because
he looks very like a Patterdale as with regards to stance, colour and
features apart from his coat which is longer than the pictures displayed on
websites. If anybody reads this and comes up with any suggestions, I would
be grateful.
Pat: Please can you
email
a picture of Paddy-joe and we'll see what people think?
Fi:
Does anyone have any experience of whether a Patterdale would
be ok on it's own during the daytime whilst I am at work? I do
intend to employ a dog walker and am very active myself but can anyone give
me any insight into how a Patterdale would fare with such an arrangement?
Thank you.
Pat: I didn't think we could leave a border
collie until we found Sasha. She does have Jamie for company while
we're out and we do only work for five hours a day. I have to keep her
occupied with a training session at least once a day and this seems to tire
her more than a walk. Why not join our
forum
and start a new topic on this subject?
Beth comments:
Hi, in response to Fi, who wondered if it would be OK to leave her
Patterdale home alone while she was at work? I got an 18 month old
Patterdale back in April and she has been left alone while I am at work. I
always make sure she has lots of toys to play with, and occasionally hide
treats in places where she will have to work to find them and she is
absolutely fine! I did worry as she used to live on a farm and there were
always people around but, dogs are very adaptable and your little friend
will soon become used to it. One warning though - be sure to put anything
she could get hold of and damage - or that could damage her - out of reach -
I was amazed at what she managed to get her paws on! It's also not pleasant
to come home and find a brand new pack of toilet paper ripped into tiny
shreds on your carpet!
Alan and Beverly:
We have had our bitch for two years now her name is [ BOO ]. We did have two
border collies , blood brothers sadly one died with cancer. The other collie
was missing his brother so much he went down hill fast . Our vet told us we
had to do one of two things, so we got BOO that was the best thing that
could of happened. BOO has turned a ten year old collie into a ten month old
pup, great with grand kids will have more as time goes on that's for sure..
Tina:
Our Patterdale is 2 years old and still behaves like a puppy!
Daisy, is really clever and never ceases to amaze me at her obedience, wit
and charm. She is a handful and likes to be the center of attention, but we
all do our bit to keep her fit and entertained. I have always had Jack
Russell terriers previously and thought they were busy, however Daisy makes
up for all of them at times. She does like to run free and does not
particularly like the lead too long, she is very sociable with dogs and
especially loves kids.
Ann:
We have just lost our 12 year old black fell , Jess, and how our house is
empty without her. She was a brilliant little dog, good natured with a
comical streak, liked to have the last word. She never ailed until the month
prior to her death and we all miss her despite having 2 other dogs in the
family. She was a star. We would not hesitate to have another of these super
little dogs
Alistair:
I have just been given a patterdale terrier dog called
Charlie. to go from having German Shepherds to this tiny dog is a big
different, but I think he makes a better pet. He is full of enthusiasm and
has to be around you all the time. Charlie has a tendency to creep up to
Dontay (our German Shepherd) and pounce on him. The other thing he loves to
do is wait until the middle of the night, creep up on you and cough or
sneeze in your face! NICE!!! I wouldn't swap him for the world, I dont think
I would like to have another breed of dog now I have got Charlie!
Jean Lucy Thompson:
Bought my Patterdale puppy Gypsy only a few days ago and already I've
found what a clever pup she is. I've always had German Shepherds but after
my hubby passed I thought I would buy a Patterdale being a much smaller dog
and easier to handle (so far hahahha) She's very feisty and barks at me if
she wants to come up on the sofa. She also climbs along the top of the sofa
and likes to sit on my shoulder like parrot Just what have I let myself in
for I wonder? Well joking aside I'm really looking forward to being able to
take her off for walks in the lovely countryside here. Wish me luck (smile)
Rolfe (Patterjack):
We got Izzy 9 months ago, after having a great kerry blue boy for 12 years
we thought we were prepared for anything: wrong!! Izzy is a small ginger
tornado who is absolutely lovely, she is extremely affectionate and great
fun. She loves other dogs and people, and is trying her best to bully our
jack russell fox terrier cross bitch, luckily she is a great 'mother figure'
for Izzy. Wouldn't be without her!
Jaime:
Maddison Lillie is a star. Dhe makes me smile every time I see
her. She has the sweetest face and has never lost her puppy like charms,
even though she has just had a litter of her own. We are keeping one and it
was very hard to choose as they are all so lovely, but Lola is the one for
us and my love for patterdales just keeps growing. Its like the character of
a jack russell mixed with the affection of a golden retriever and something
extra thrown in .
Dode:
I love the patterdale terrier dogs adopted one from the cat
and dog home.
Bruce and Judy Higgs
from
South Staffs (Patterdale short coat, Brown):
A nice little dog, with a lot of spirit, also very good with children and
other people. Very tactile, some can be a little aggressive, but ours,
Bertie is very good.
Tracy:
Hi, We have just had a litter of patterdale pups born yesterday. One
of the little darlings has what appears to be white markings on his nose as
well as the usual white chest blaze. Is this usual? Kind Regards.
Pat comments: I understand that the breed sometimes has white chest
markings and white feet but I haven't heard of white nose markings.
Perhaps someone reading this will send in their comments.
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