Patterdale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
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| Origin | England | |||||||
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| Notes | The Patterdale Terrier is recognized by the American Rare Breed Association | |||||||
| Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) | ||||||||
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| UKC | Terriers | standard | |
The Patterdale Terrier is an English breed of dog descended from the Northern terrier breeds of the early 20th century. The origins of the breed can be traced back to the Lake District, specifically to Ullswater Hunt master Joe Bowman, an early Border Terrier breeder.
The "Patterdale Terrier" is more so a "type" rather than a "breed",being the result of a culmination of working terrier breeds indigenous to the United Kingdom.
The dogs were bred for the hunting and dispatch of the red fox in the rocky fells around the Lake District where a traditional digging dog was not always of great use. They were also used for badger control for many years. The Patterdale made its way to the U.S.A.,where it is used for Groundhog,Raccoon,Fox and Nutria with great success.
Today, the highly adaptable Patterdale Terrier excels worldwide not just at hunting a wide array of quarry, but in a number of canine sports, such as dog agility and terrier racing.
There are a number of breed standards for the Patterdale Terrier. The most notable is that of the United Kennel Club ("UKC") and the American Dog Breeders Association ("ADBA"), both in the United States, since the United Kingdom Kennel Club, does not currently recognize the Patterdale Terrier.
The UKC standard states that dogs are between 25 and 40 centimetres tall, with a weight of 7 -14 kg, length between 9 - 14 cm and specifies that dogs should be in fit, working condition. The UKC standard further specifies:
An active little terrier that presents a compact, balanced image. As a working terrier, they have to be capable of squeezing through very small passages underground to follow quarry. This breed is worked far more than it is shown, and breeders are primarily concerned with the practicality of the breed. This terrier must have a strong neck, the fortitude to hold its quarry at bay, and the ability to squeeze into tight burrows. He must have great flexibility and endurance.
The coat may be "smooth," "broken," or "rough." All types should have dense and coarse double coats that are harsh to the touch and weatherproof.
Smooth: Short, glossy hair. Undercoat still usually present.
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