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Comments on the Patterdale:
Please read this first.
Patterdales
are so popular that I have received more comments and requests for help for this
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. We now have so
many useful comments on this breed that they have spilled over onto three
pages and this is plenty of information for prospective Patterdale owners to
be getting on with. Regretfully I won't be able to publish any more comments
in this section of the dog 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.
Comments on the Patterdale:
Please read this first. Patterdales are so popular that I
receive more comments and requests for help for this breed than all the other
breeds put together. For this reason I've added a category on the
Agility Bits
Forum for Patterdale Chat. If you want to ask a question
or ask for help please join the forum and post in the Patterdale Chat
category. Many thanks for all your comments so far. Keep them
coming. Pat
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.
Emma:
Hi,just wondered if there is anyone who would give a loving home to my lovely little
10 month old patterdale -Marley. He is great with children, other dogs and
animals! but sadly due to work he needs to go to someone with a lot of time! He is
FULL of energy and would def be best on a farm! I live in Norfolk so if anyone can
help email me.
Pat: If you are genuinely interested in giving a home to this dog and
would like to ring Emma please
email me
for her telephone number.
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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