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Patterdale terriers are high energy dogs bred in the North of England for hunting. And so it’s no surprise that I get asked so frequently about ‘Patts and Cats!’ It’s definitely a concern that as a cat owner, bringing a patterdale into the house can certainly shake things up a bit.
Can Patterdales live with Cats?
I’ve met many Patterdale owners who have repeatedly experienced problems with their Patterdales and cats, one to the extent that they had to consider rehoming one of the animals (worry not the Patt stayed in the family!) But on the other hand, I have also met Patterdale owners who have Patts and cats living together in harmony, with some even sleeping in the same bed! It depends very much on the individual dog and cat and when and how they were introduced.
Introduce them as Puppy and Kitten where possible
It’s been reported that there is more success mixing Patterdales and cats when they are bought up together as puppy and kitten. Introducing them young (if possible) is often the best option. However, some might even…
