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I always recommend that if you can rescue, you should. There are so many unwanted dogs in the UK needing homes, it just doesn’t make sense to breed more Patterdale when there are so many already available needing love. In today’s blog, I will be introducing you to some of the best Patterdale terrier rescue centres in the UK.
Are you the right owner for a Patterdale terrier rescue?
We rescued our Patterdale from the RSPCA — he had been taken out of a domestic abuse situation. I’m not gonna lie — it wasn’t easy especially at first, but it has been so rewarding.
It’s important when considering to adopt a rescue patter dale to ask the question ‘Am I the right owner for this breed?’ A Patterdale owner will need to be very active and willing to go on long dog walks. You will need to understand their inbuilt hunting instinct and keep doors and gates closed at all times to prevent them from escaping. They are a very intelligent breed and need mental stimulation and a training focused household.
Sometimes they can be good with children, but don’t leave any child and dog together alone and unattended. Patterdales are ideally adopted into households with no small pets such as mice and guinea pigs, due to their hunting instinct.
