[Closed] Patterdale Terriers?

Not a breed Id have in the house Im afraid.
Goes on the list just below Collies.

great workers, I dont think Id try one as a house dog though.

Although my experience of them is mainly through a mate who works them. Another friend bought a puppy off the first. Handed it back after a month of trouble (and he's not some flimsy townie without a clue either, I thought if anyone could manage a Patterdale it would be him - he works outside all day, but he also wanted to take the dog into the home - 3x boys - in the evening too) Id love a Lakeland/Border cross personally.

When I say I'm home most of the day, I mean I'm not out at work so being left along all day isn't an issue.

My brother had one - he had to give it away in the end.

I used to look after it in emergencies. After many incidents involving me apologising to dog owners and walkers, I would say definitely say do NOT have one as a pet.

Anyone recommend a relatively easy going terrier?

Blimey, I've had 2 Patterdales and the missus (now separated) has another.

Right first off: They are terriers. They WILL chew stuff, the WILL need exersize, and they WILL need a firm hand. However like all terriers they are fiercely loyal, have boundless energy and will always be "up for it"

Paddy (my last) and my lad were completely inseparable.

Great dogs

We've got a Patterdale, she's ace with people not so much with other dogs.

Great house dog.

We have a nearly 10 year old one we got as a rescue at 7yo. He's slowing down a bit now and becoming a more 'loving' dog, indeed he's sleeping on me on the sofa at the moment but I have to urge caution as above. We can't let him off the lead as he has a high prey drive & when he gets in the zone there is no getting through to him. He also cant be trusted around other dogs & this is something we hear from other owners too. We're told socialising & strict training at a very young age is crucial to avoid this. On a positive note he is very good around the house if a little cheeky. Oh & they can be very vocal.

we have by the sounds of it, the Best Patterdale alive because she is Brilliant in the house, very obedient, doesn't chew (other than Her toys/bones) and is great with other dogs, all her puppies (now grown) seem to be the same too, she will hunt, but will come back on command.
its ALL in the training IMO
Oh, she's a terrific trail hound too, run forever and just as easily sleep the clock round in the house, lol
and she's as petty as a picture too ... again IMO 😉

Ours was a rescue so hard to know whether it was the previous owner's fault (who calls a patterdale terrier Emperor anyway?) but it was easily the most difficult dog we've had. Very scrappy, took lumps out of next door's rottweiler, tore up the house, was very difficult to get recall and eventually wasn't able to be let off the lead anywhere. We gave him away to someone who lived a long way from other dogs.

that could be any type of breed if not trained properly tho Eh?

sorry, that might have come over a bit judgemental of you and your dog, it Wasn't meat that way mate 🙂

It can, but for much the same reason Collies are for the most part mental, and Patterdale's make excellent fox terriers is their [i]natural tendencies[/i].

I dont deny you can train much of it out, but there's easier terrier breeds to have in the house.

ive seen good and bad with all breeds, just like Owners, get the Wrong one and yer screwed, Lol

Anyone recommend a relatively easy going terrier?

My parents had one.
It would attack any other dog on sight - not a gentle nibble - full on trying to kill type attack.
Incredibly loyal and protective, she wouldn't let anyone go near my Dad.
She was not safe around young children, after a couple of near misses my parents kept her muzzled at all times.
Incredibly effective at catching rats, mice and rabbits.
Despite this was completely dominated by my parents elderly cat.
Not a breed I would recommend.

I have two, an 8 year old and a 2 year old.
About as well behaved as terriers can be and fine round other dogs although the youngest does like to give a lot of verbal to anything bigger than him.

Long walk before work and then they'll sit in the house patiently until I get home in the evening for another walk.

Neither of them like men with beards.

Neither of them like men with beards.

Border Terrier 🙂

I'm not a terrier owner so have no axe to grind....

Patterdales are a proper, working terrier. You just have to decide if that is for you.

A soft-coated wheaten terrier may be a more laid back house dog (but more grooming required).

Or ignore the bad press and get a Staff, I've never met a bad one.

Leftfield suggestion a Danish Swedish farmdog? That is if you can get one in the UK. Looks like a JRT, smells like a JRT, but with none of the hyper behaviour of a JRT.

My brother has one and she's a great house pet brilliang his kids and even their Guinea pigs. A great house dogs.

If you can get an 8 week pup and socialise it asap with other dogs,kids and everything else you would rather it'behaved itself'with you will give yourself and the pup the best start.Train recall as soon as possible,THIS is your best friend and allows you to exercise with confidence,loads of execise.We have 2 JRTs and a JRT/Westie cross,they are fab!

A soft-coated wheaten terrier may be a more laid back house dog (but more grooming required).

Yep, certainly less feisty than other terriers but still with an independent streak. Ours gets brushed at least once a week and I trim the coat every so often. They don't shed, which is a plus. As others have said, socialisation is the key with any puppy, regardless of breed.

I love mine to bits. She's a noughty bugger at Times.

She's ace in the house and workshop. If you're local to Bolton come have a play with her

We got a rescue Patterdale from Eden Animal Rescue at Shap. She is the softest sweetest dog in the world. Good with kids and loves other dogs especially collies. I once had to tear her apart from a chicken though, I remember her mouth was full of feathers and she was as proud as punch. We keep her on the lead most times.

It may be a matter of breeding but most people we meet in Cumbria only have good things to say about them

Yep I have one. She is six and we've had her from a puppy.
Very very very stubborn As pup she destroyed lots. Recall only works with a ball then she will do anything and you can play ball till your arm is ready to fall off.
Fantastic with kids and other dogs all who meet her say she is really friendly.

BUT a very high prey chase kill instinct. All small animals she will chase and if she gets them kill, always seems very relaxed for a while afterwards though.

But I would have another one with out a doubt.

Mine is coming up to 13 in a few days. He hates, and will have a go at any dog, regardless of size if they give him the slightest bit of hassle. He'll walk past with out care a dog that doesn't.
He doesn't chase cats, birds or rabbits? Doesn't like to stop in the house alone but will sit in my van/car for 12 hours without wanting out.
Very protective to my daughter, they have been inseparable since she was one, sneaks upstairs every night to sleep on her bed.
Does whatever he is told, in fact I'm sure he can understand English at times.
Will walk for miles, only ever on the lead if near roads or will happily sleep all day.
Would I have another when he goes, with out a doubt, but I might have just hit lucky!

Mine is coming up to 13 in a few days. He hates, and will have a go at any dog, regardless of size if they give him the slightest bit of hassle. He'll walk past with out care a dog that doesn't.
He doesn't chase cats, birds or rabbits? Doesn't like to stop in the house alone but will sit in my van/car for 12 hours without wanting out.
Very protective to my daughter, they have been inseparable since she was one, sneaks upstairs every night to sleep on her bed.
Does whatever he is told, in fact I'm sure he can understand English at times.
Will walk for miles, only ever on the lead if near roads or will happily sleep all day.
Would I have another when he goes, with out a doubt, but I might have just hit lucky!

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Just to add. The van is his, he lets me in most of the time but doesn't give some people the same treatment!