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| Breed Group : | unknown |
| Weight : | male: 11-13 lbs ( 5-6kg ) ; female : 11-13 lbs ( 5-6 kg ) |
Height :
| male: 12 inches ( 31 centimeters ); female: 12 inches ( 31 centimeters ) |
| Breed Overview Information : | The Patterdale Terrier is also popularly known as the “Black Fell Terrier”. This puppy may not be as energetic as other terriers but is still very active and lively. This dog breed was really designed or bred for hunting and definitely possesses that skill. It is not recommended that this dog will be adopted by an average family. |
| Breed Character Information : | The Fell Terrier does not do well with other animals since they were bred for hunting purposes. Usually, this dog runs after anything that is moving. The Patterdale Terrier chases any mammal that comes within sight. |
| Breed Coat Information : | This dog breed is usually black in color. It possesses a short, broken or wire coat. Possessing a coarse coat, this small dog may also come in color red, tan, liver, etc. |
| Breed Temperament Information : | The hunting instinct of a Fell Terrier breed can usually be noticed even when it is still puppy. However, it should be trained well and must be kept in a fenced area so that the owners can easily look after it. Even it is courageous, this dog breed can also be loving. They are also intelligent and loyal to their masters. They are not for average family because they should really be taken care of and given much attention. |
| Breed Ownership Information : | The Patterdale Terrier shall be adopted in a legal Patterdale Terrier shop and must be taken care of depending on the rules on how to take care of it. Definitely, the owner must have the knowledge about this dog breed so that there will be no trouble in looking after this small dog. |
| Breed Activity Information : | It is recommended that the Patterdale Terrier be given enough but daily exercise for physical fitness. On the other hand, they also love digging that is why the have to be supervised.The fence should be as high as possible so that they cannot jump over it. They are very naughty dogs and should be trained very well. |
| Breed Care Information : | Minimal grooming is enough for this puppy because it has a short coat. However, be sure to wash its feet before letting him enter the house because this dog loves to dig. Excess hair can be removed by simply brushing it with firm bristle or even rubber brush. |
| Breed Training Information : | A firm trainer is the best for the Patterdale Terrier in order for them to be trained efficiently. The attention of this dog breed is very hard to catch that is why it should be given enough attention. Patience is a characteristic that a trainer should have when training the Patterdale Terrier because it is somehow difficult to train. On the one hand, it is fast learning because it is a very intelligent. Based on a study, this dog breed is also independent so it does not easily respond to trainings. |
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