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Patterdale terriers are a lively breed, often misunderstood.They are an active and intelligent breed, and it’s important that you know these 10 things before you own a Patterdale.
#1 They come from the Lake District in England
Patterdales were bred in ‘Patterdale’ in the Lake District, Cumbria. Therefore expect a high energy dog who will need long walks and hikes.
#2 Recall doesn’t always mean recall!
Even when you train a patterdale with good recall, that doesn’t mean that they are always gonna come back! I would say that I have about 90% recall on my Patterdale, but that 10% risk is always there, and so we avoid letting him off near roads and places where there are a lot of distractions such as other animals, dogs or bikes.
#3 They have a Strong Prey Drive
They have a strong prey drive — not the best around small pets! So if you already have mice or guinea pigs a Patterdale could be a breed to avoid!
