by Jack Russo

For those who want to adopt a Patterdale terrier for a companion, there are only two necessary precautions. One, you must learn how to keep up with this breed's energetic disposition in order to give it the proper care it needs. Two, you must learn to accept that it is one of the toughest terriers there is therefore never be shocked if it displays its ferocity and fearlessness in its plight with other mammals such as foxes.

The place of origin of the Patterdale is Northern England where the lands are barely livable, the weather bitingly cold and the surrounding all barren and rocky. These conditions allowed the Patterdale to grow up strong, willful and intent on surviving and finishing the important hunting tasks. Because of their superb concentration and admirable hunting attitude, people dubbed them as "tough as nails".

While other terrier breeds flourished under the care of the kennel clubs, the Patterdale remained isolated in the remote villages of Northern England. Until its discovery in the 1950's, the Patterdale served as hunting aids and pets to the villagers. There they hunted for vermin such as rodents and foxes that damage the stocks and crops.

The rocky terrain of the north became the perfect place for the vermin to hide from the wrath of farmers. They hid inside deep holes and under the rocks so that no humans can possibly get in to. With the Patterdale terrier, however, no hole is ever deep and no rock is ever unreachable as it chase out and kills the little pests that wrecks its master's livelihood.

At present, because of the Patterdale's cute size, many people opts for it to be a plain pet. This dog may absolutely want to sit on your lap and wants to be a part of the family but it doesn't mean that it completely forgot his natural hunting instincts. Just like all terriers, it is still extremely active, curious and loves to bite small animals like cats, squirrels and rats.

A Patterdale is a high-energy creature that possesses a very strong desire to hunt prey but inside the home it is calm and does not bark aimlessly unlike other breeds. It is also friendly, intelligent and eager to please. Training it for obedience may be a challenge but this is the part where firmness and leadership of the owner is developed as well.

This breed is a descendant of the famed black-and-tan terrier and its size is as small as a regular toy dog. This breed may come out possessing three different types of coats: smooth, broken and rough. The smooth type is coarse, very short and smooth; the broken type is smooth, coarse and long in certain parts of the body such as head, snout and ears; while the rough coat is long all over its body and coarse.

Like most infinitely lively dogs, the Patterdale needs something to get busy with always. Without an activity to keep it occupied, it tends to get bored and will find other means of entertainment such as digging and nipping. Keep your Patterdale mentally and physically fit by taking it for daily walks and regular intense playtimes.

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