Patterdale Terrier: breed description, character, training, reviews

Most people just need pets. Increasingly, the employed population chooses unpretentious pets, such as parrots, hamsters, fish, cats. These creatures are independent, do not require much attention. Only a small percentage of animal lovers are in the care of dogs, and in most cases of small sizes, that they will not take up much space in the apartment, which will be easily managed even by the child. But are all the dogs of a relatively small size so simple? Consider a breed of patterdale terrier, which is increasingly gaining popularity.

History of the breed

The founders of this breed are the bull terriers. Patterdale Terrier is known since the 18th century, and the first dogs appeared in England, in the village of Patterdale. There were a lot of them there, and they were considered mere mongrels.

Withdrawing the breed, people did not think about the external data of the dog, and focused only on working qualities. The Patterdale Terrier was an assistant hunter, he coped well with hunting for gophers and badgers, foxes. Also, this dog accounted for the likes and farmers, who bred dogs to protect their possessions.

Popularity described the breed was only in 1932, since then proudly demonstrated at exhibitions. The cost of the puppy ranges from eight to twenty thousand rubles.

Patterdale Terrier: description of the breed

There is no standard in color, there are red, black and chocolate hounds, white spots on the chest and legs are allowed. Wool is relatively short, does not require much care, almost does not climb.

The size of the patterdale terrier is small, the dog can resemble an ordinary dog dog. At the withers, an adult is no more than 32 centimeters tall, weighing between five and six kilograms. At the same time the musculature is quite developed, the dog is stocky and powerful. The body of the dog is flexible, which allows it to easily climb into the most inaccessible places, for example, burrows of small animals.

The dog's ears are small, triangular, hanging. The tail does not stop, has a vertical position, is located quite high.

Lifespan with proper care can be up to fifteen years.

Character and nature

This dog is just made for hunters. With great pleasure goes to badgers, raccoons and foxes fearless patterdale terrier. The character of this breed is bold, brave, furious. He easily penetrates into the burrows, kills the victim in her lair and takes it out to the master.

The active and moving patterdale-terrier will appeal to the same people and absolutely will not suit a person who is weak-willed, impatient and lazy. Also, it should not be wound up for pensioners, since it is very difficult to keep a dog on a leash. At the sight of any animal that looks a little like prey, a patretradeale terrier will rush into the pursuit, and then into battle.

If such a dog from puppyhood is brought up with other animals, then we can count on their further friendship. If, in a house with an adult patterdale, bring a kitten or other small creature, the dog will take it for prey.

Gardeners should not start a dog, because she simply loves digging huge holes. It is unlikely that after its invasion of the land will grow a good harvest.

It is not advised for keeping families where there are preschool children. Patterdale Terrier gets along only with adults and teenagers, and a baby can bite.

It is quite an independent dog, sometimes it may seem that it is absolutely indifferent to the household. It's not like that at all. Patterdale Terrier will be jealous of his master, protect him from dangers, immensely love.

Active puppy in puppyhood should not be left alone. He needs attention, a lack of it will lead to pogrezennoy furniture and shoes. Daily exercise and walking for at least two hours are necessary for the proper development of the dog.

Parterdale Terrier Education

If on a five-point scale to assess the mind, then only a weak troechka pulls a patterdale-terrier. Dog training should be carried out from an early age, and this training should be handled by a professional cynologist.

If you start this breed simply for the soul, and not for hunting and exhibitions, then you can teach the dog yourself the necessary commands. It is worthwhile to start as early as possible, from the first day of cohabitation. For education will require incredible patience and work.

Patterdale Terrier - not the most intelligent dog, but very conceited. She will not learn to execute the team, if as a prize you will not have anything tasty in your pocket. After each success, the patterdale should be praised and ironed, talking about how he is a wonderful dog.

The first thing to teach this breed is the commands "Do not" and "To me." They will be useful throughout life, like no other team.

Proper care

Patterdale Terrier unpretentious in the care. It is necessary to comb it once a week, check the paw pads daily for splints and microcracks, as the dog will constantly dig holes.

Once a week the dog needs to clean the ears with cotton buds, as the breed, like any other with hanging ears, has problems in this area.

Eyes should be wiped daily with a decoction of chamomile, strong tea or a special remedy bought in a specialized pet store.

Claws perfectly sew up themselves, but still sometimes it is worth paying attention to them, as necessary, cut.

Wash the dog is in proportion to its contamination and only a special shampoo for dogs.

What to feed?

If dry food is chosen to feed the dog, then they should be only luxury and premium. They are already filled with the necessary vitamins and minerals.

If the food is natural, then it must be balanced. Patterdale Terrier is a real predator, you should not forget about meat in the diet.

Necessary products for this breed:

• Boiled carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, pumpkin and zucchini + boiled meat. The ratio should be: 40% of vegetables and 60% of meat;
• Boiled buckwheat or rice (40%) + 60% boiled meat;
• Kefir, yogurt and cottage cheese;
• Sea fish (boiled).

All fried foods, river fish, pork, sweets and bakery products are contraindicated.

Patterdale Terrier: reviews of the owners

There are many reviews about the breed and the behavior of its representatives. Someone says that this is the most intelligent dog, gets along very well with young children and other animals. It is easy to train and educate.

There are testimonials that this is not the best breed, aggressive and uncontrollable.

Especially like the Patterdale Terrier hunters. They say that with these dogs their "harvest" has become greater, they perfectly smell prey.

I want to say that you can not judge the breed only from reviews. Any dog, whatever the breed, will become what the owners want it to be. Any dog will treat a person exactly as a person treats him. Deciding to get a dog, do not forget that in the house there will be not a toy, but a living being, a small child, which will require attention, love and affection.