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| Patterdale Terrier; Breed description? | |
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| Topic Started: Dec 23 2006, 01:58 PM (1,324 Views) | |
| barney | Nov 7 2007, 03:19 PM Post #16 |
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Hi Hannah Thanks for that, it gives me a guide as to what Otto should be, or there abouts. Mmmmmmmmmm coat, something I have been thinking about. Otto seems to chiver sometimes when we take him out, I am not sure if he is just a little nervous with his new surroundings or he is indeed feeling the cold. Whilst I want him to be warm, I dont want to moddle collie him. I would have though given his type and breed he would get used to the cold weather. Would appreciate any comments on this from other members. |
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| hannahnicholls | Nov 7 2007, 04:00 PM Post #17 |
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Shivering is a Patterdale thing
:lol: and a JRT thing as well I think, Moll even does it in her sleep
:wub: Winnie had a coat a rather dashing wax jacket with diamante buttons but she would wear it for about 3 seconds and then get it off one way or another. I found it the other day and it had 3 big holes in it where she had chewed it on the sly
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:lol: that's how much she hated it. Doh! I forgot that she has it on in the picture that I posted, that must have been the only time that she had it on for more then 3 seconds
:lol: Anyway I am rambling on a bit, Moll has got a jacket because it is a cool cow print as you can see and also because she is a bit a bit of a poofy patty <_< We go to a lot of horse shows and hang around a lot and I thought she would appreciate it. Snow is hairy like Otto and he doesn't need a coat at all. See how it goes with him and don't get on until he is full grown any how. |
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| barney | Nov 7 2007, 04:09 PM Post #18 |
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Great advice :thanks: |
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| Frances144 | Nov 13 2007, 10:57 PM Post #19 |
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Sorry to take so long to get back to you with a description of the Patterdale Terrier. When I first made my offer, I thought it would be easy to sum these little darlings up but I was completely wrong. They are very complex critters! No two are similar in any way, physically. Google a Patterdale image and you will get many different specifications! Characters - all pretty much the same, I think. Tenacious, extremely clever, hold a grudge, can sulk until you apologise for getting cross about their bad behaviour, very loving, very anxious to please when food is involved, can stare at you blankly to acknowledge their name and then they will continue to do what they want, get a "red mist" when hunting which nothing can get through, learn quickly, good with kids but not difficult to "turn" into gibbering wreck if scared. What else? shiver, look pathetic, loves sofas, love food, can be obsessive about squeaky toys to the point where the squeak has to go NOW!, like warmth, do not see the point of retrieving balls, but like to taunt and play. Love to swing with the toy, love to cuddle and have reassurance and be a "special soldier". They love one person in the family most and like the rest. Like other dogs but must rule the world or else..... Will play good games with other dogs, rarely fight, rarely bark at quarry. Good watchdogs, very friendly to any intruders! Best game is "my mummy loves me more than you", then jump off the knee and grab the toy! If you have a Patterdale, you have to meet any problems sideways rather than head-on. Do not start a battle of wills, coz they will finish it. Sidle up and you will get what you want. The best little dog in the world who will make you laugh while you are tearing your hair out in large handfuls! Good luck. Patterdales are not for the feint-hearted. I speak from experience - I have two. Fx Posted Image The Bean Posted Image Jack Posted Image Crocodiles - the best terrier game in the world |
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| hannahnicholls | Nov 14 2007, 10:00 AM Post #20 |
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Excellent description Frances :lol: I have tears of laughter in my eyes. |
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| WalkTerrier.TalkTerrier | Nov 14 2007, 06:38 PM Post #21 |
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Hannah nicholls, Saff's just like Molly- 9.5kg, Smooth & Soft, sweet (but also the devil incarnate!). Black & white with bronzing :P (The tan/brown bits when in sun/good light). |
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| barney | Nov 15 2007, 03:59 PM Post #22 |
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:D Frances First class profile of a Patterdale and a great read, had me chuckling all the way through. Stuborn is the first thing that springs to mind. If Otto is focused on something, boy is it hard work to change that focus. |
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| hannahnicholls | Nov 15 2007, 04:28 PM Post #23 |
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Barney Have you set up your photo album? if no why not? I want to see many more pictures of the little guy :lol: |
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| barney | Nov 23 2007, 06:11 PM Post #24 |
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Hi sorry I have not set up my photo album yet, but its certainly busy looking after 2 dogs. I have been spending a lot of time training and socialising Otto and doing a couple agility events with Oakley. Otto is coming along at a fast pace. He is sooooooooooo bright. He sits, stays and his recall is first class. We have just finished our Puppy Classes and start Puppy good manners next week. We are now concentrating on getting him to heal when we walk rather than pulling but its slow progress, but we are getting there. Otto is now 16 weeks old and weights 7.2 kg and looks very healthy with it. We feed him JWB puppy, which he loves. He is nearly house trained now, he runs to the back door and jumps up at the door to go out for a wee/pooh. Oakley and Otto get on so well together, Oakley keeps him in place but has to work hard at being top dog. :D Otto often ambushes Oakley when they have a tripe stick to chew on. This is a photo of us at Lyme Regis, Dorset coast, where we spent a weekend with friends in our motorhome. Posted Image This is a photo of us on one of our local walks, hope to have him swimming soon. Posted Image Otto and Oakley |
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| terrierlover | Dec 4 2007, 02:24 PM Post #25 |
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what a great description of the patterdale terrier, i have 2 rescue patterdales and they are so different toby nearly 6 years had a terrible start and is such an anxious and stubborn little man ozzy who is 5 months is a calm, very responsive to training and so adaptable. Toby Posted Image Ozzy Posted Image |
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| WalkTerrier.TalkTerrier | Dec 6 2007, 09:03 PM Post #26 |
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Does that first one have a beard?! :o |
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| terrierlover | Dec 6 2007, 11:06 PM Post #27 |
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toby has yeah, you might be able to see it better on this photo. Posted Image |
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| WalkTerrier.TalkTerrier | Dec 13 2007, 06:47 PM Post #28 |
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And he's smooth? Wow.. i thought Saff was the only one!! :D :D :wub: |
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| hannahnicholls | Dec 14 2007, 09:59 AM Post #29 |
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Wow they are CUTE :wub: |
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| flagship | Aug 9 2008, 06:40 PM Post #30 |
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I have seen a fair few Patterdales in the flesh and even more on web sites, and it seems that their body shape varies from tiny and skinny to almost Staffie like proportions. Their hair varies from silky smooth to wild curly haired. Some have short legs, almost Jack Russell, but some have long legs and I believe these are more attractive. The shorter legged ones would be more appealing to people who work their dogs. Mine is 17 inches tall and I havn't seen a taller one yet. He loves getting underground, but can't usually get into holes because his chest is too big a girth to get in all bar the biggest. He bays at animals underground, which is what they are supposed to do as they are bred for getting underground to flush out or kill foxes. As it happens, he hasn't harmed anything because he doesn't come from working stock, but it hasn't dulled his instincts for the hunt. I took him to a terrier and lurcher show at the East Devon hunt and he dwarfed all the other Patterdales, who were working dogs and small enough to get in close to prey. Mine looked very different in body size, but facially and colouring - the same. Most of them are black with white markings usually on the chest, but some have other colours depending on their ancestry - they were bred down from fell terriers and French bulldogs. All Patterdales have turned down ears, which are quite endearing and cute faces with tough expressions. Mine sports a little beard and has forward pointing curls on his back. He has not been docked, so has a full curly tail too. They are incredibly hardy and will stand all weather. Mine hates water, so he gets thrown in the water now and again just to prove to me he can swim. They are very intelligent, which makes them easy to train as long as you have a firm hand. My dog is very sociable with other dogs and all humans and is very protective towards young children and puppies. He is a good guard dog, but would'nt bite a human. He is very loving, but will come to you when he wants it. He loves to sit with me, but isn't a lap dog. He wants to be with me all the time and isn't afraid to let me know. If I go out without him, he will throw himself at the door before settling down for a sleep. He has fought with other male dogs, but then complete dogs will compete, particularly terriers. If you own one and do not neuter it, you can be in for a rocky ride if the first two years of my dog is anything to go by. He is now a reformed character and a proper gent when we go out and I have no worries about fighting any more. When we go fishing, he runs off into the woods and comes back every few minutes to make sure I am still there. If I can't see him, I whistle and he comes running. He runs free, but as long as we stay in contact we are both happy. Patterdale's are great dogs. They can be whatever you want them to be if you let them. They are attractive, funny, agile and brave. They are loyal and loving, but definitely not soppy. They can work or be excellent pets. They do like lots of exercise, so be prepared for lots of walking if you want to get one. The nice thing is that they are dogs which will stay close and leads are not required. |
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