Patterdale Terrier is a representative of hunting dog breeds. She was bred in the UK in the mid 60s of the last century.
A bit of history
In those days, in the small village of Patterdale in the north-west of England, residents faced the problem of protecting livestock from predators. The herds that needed to be protected from numerous foxes consisted of defenseless sheep that needed a quick and brave security guard. The available dogs did not do very well because of the mountainous terrain.
Local dog breeders set to work, and as a result of the crossing of Lakeland and Bull Terriers, they bred a new breed. Initially, it was not considered separate, but only as a subspecies. However, later this particular combination of genes was spread more and more often. The breed came out really interesting, and when other breeders were involved in the process, the process went more actively.
As a result, patterndale terriers have become quite popular with farmers and hunters due to their excellent qualities.
Description
This breed can not boast of outstanding body size, but for the tasks assigned to it it is just what is needed. It was enough for the animal to cope with the fox and all the predators of this size, larger and not required. Besides, The Formdale Terrier is athletically complex and therefore incredibly enduring. Its body size can be described as compact, however, the body itself is powerful and strong.
Strong jaws allow the dog to win in a fight with another predatory creature. The eyes of these dogs are set wide and often repeat the color and even the shade of the coat. The ears are not very big, but they make it possible to catch rustling perfectly, have a triangular shape, half have cartilage, hang down further.
Among the shortcomings of the styledale terriers, it is worth noting a rather short back, which more likely prevents the dog from operating in burrows under the ground, as he can get stuck there.
However, in this situation comes to the aid of a thick and durable tail, for which you can pull the animal out of the hole manually. Paws - to match the structure, also strong, but flexible.
Wool from a styledale terrier is usually of various types. It is either tough and rather rare, or thicker, softer. This cover performs a protective function, so that the terrier is not afraid of any thorny plants or moisture. In addition, the dog is protected from cold because it has a rather dense undercoat.
The usual for the styledale terrier is the wool of black and tan color. But there are many different shades that can please the owner: from pure black to chocolate, the color of wheat and even the pleasant color of rust. If we talk about standards, then it is solid black, all variants are brown and red. The presence of a large amount of white dog color indicates a mixture with another breed.
Physical parameters
As we noted earlier, the structuredale terrier is not very big, The height at the withers does not exceed 38 centimeters. If we talk about the minimum value, then 25.4 centimeters can be considered the acceptable minimum. The weight-loss is also quite small - from 5.5 to 10 kilograms. It affects the development of muscles and, of course, nutrition.
If we talk about teeth, then it is a working breed, and therefore even at the exhibition these parameters do not affect the overall assessment. The dog is characterized by its endurance, and therefore is experiencing well and cold, and heat, and moisture. Possible problems with the health of this breed bypassed.Such a four-footed friend can live up to 14 years, in some cases even more. Even in the presence of injuries and abrasions, these dogs still die their own death. Genetics on the side of such dogs, their health has almost no deviations.
Content Features
Patterdale terrier is characterized by a special body structure - strong and muscular. Such a physique is especially good in action, which implies active activities, whether hunting, walking, traveling or sports games. Accordingly, it is very difficult to keep such a pet in a small apartment. He will need long and tiring walks.
Only when the muscles will work and all the energy will be used, the dog will be happy and kind. Breeders noticed that the more they walk with the dog, the calmer and healthier it is. It is better not to start such a dog in the absence of its own plot.
However, if you have enough time to go for a walk, you can try to keep the Formdale Terrier in the apartment.
Character
The nature of the styledale terrier is very strong-willed, even a puppy will always be distinguished by courage, intelligence and loyalty. However, the dog possesses such qualities only in relation to its owner. Since this breed has always been a protector and a hunter, such qualities manifest themselves in everyday life. And if you have not taught the puppy to friendship with other dogs, then most likely, the terrier will not get along with them. He will see in other dogs the same predator, from which you need something or someone to protect.
If you really try, you can make such a dog friends with domestic cats. But rodents will never interact with such a dog. Since the hunting of similar animals in the breed in instinct, then you should not expect from the dogs of mercy in relation to the domestic chinchilla or rat. Separately, it should be said about the dog priminess. If the patterndale terrier becomes calm and kind from active walks, then if the dog is kept motionless for a long time, he will become irritable and angry.
Similar breed perfect for a connoisseur of physically developed dogs, as well as a lover of an active lifestyle. If you go in for sports, travel or just long walks - the styled terrier will be an excellent companion. “Cooperation” with a four-footed friend on a hunt will especially please you - after all, this is his “element”. If you are not ready to spend a lot of time on raising a dog and do not have a large plot, you should look at another breed.
See the video terrier activity in the video below.
