Patterdale Terrier (Dog breed traits) 🐶 2022

I know that, when it comes to dog breeds, the first thing people want to see is pictures. So let’s start with a few pictures of Patterdale Terrier:

@ripleythepatterdale

Note: If you a step-by-step guide on how to choose the best dog for you, click on the image above.

In this article I’ll talk about the traits and characteristics of a Patterdale Terrier.

I would like to start with characteristics that are more important for a pet. They are:

• Child-friendly or not.
• Affectionate.
• Intelligence.
• Energy and the will to play.

Child-friendly (or not)

"8/10"

This is a suitable breed for kids.

Affectionate (or not)

"8/10"

They like their family a lot and will show affection most of the time.

Intelligence

"10/10"

This is one of the smartest dogs there is. He will probably learn new tricks and rules by himself without much effort from you.

Energy and the will to play

"8/10"

They are high energy dogs and will probably need attention and exercice.

Grooming (Is it easy?)

"8/10"

Definitely easy.

Do you live in a apartment?

These are traits that are usually more important for people living in small spaces:

• Adaptability to apartments.
• Amount Of Shedding.
• Drooling Potential.
• Exercise Needs.
• Tendency to bark.

Apartment Living

Are they suitable for apartment living?

"1/10"

This breed is not suitable for apartments or small spaces.

Amount Of Shedding

"3/10"

The amount of shedding from this dog is low.

Note: Lower score is better as it means less shedding.

Drooling Potential

"1/10"

Drooling is rare or very rare in this dog breed.

Note: Lower score is better as it means less drooling.

Exercise Needs

"8/10"

This breed will require lots of exercise but they are not the ones that demand it the most.

Tendency to bark

"3/10"

This dog is regarded as being silent and not bark a lot.

Note: Lower score is better as it means less barking.

Can he be left alone?

"1/10"

This dog doesn’t like to be left alone and is likely going to suffer from separation anxiety.

Other Characteristics

These are traits that may or may not be important to you:

• Dog Friendly.
• Friendly Toward Strangers.
• Easy To Train.
• Potential For Playfulness.

Dog Friendly

"8/10"

They usually like to stay among other dogs.

Friendly Toward Strangers

"8/10"

They will generally welcome strangers.

Easy To Train

"6/10"

In time, this dog breed will complete his training.

Potential For Playfulness

"8/10"

This breed does like to play a lot.

References

You can check the references I used:

https://www.pets.gelsonluz.com/p/references.html

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