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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Patterdale TerrierSmall
- Typical adult height
- Patterdale Terrier25–38 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Patterdale Terrier5–6 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Patterdale Terrier10–12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Patterdale TerrierHigh: typically more than an hour a day, with time off the lead
- Energy
- Patterdale TerrierVery lively
- Grooming
- Patterdale TerrierAbout once a week
- Shedding
- Patterdale TerrierModerate shedding
- Training
- Patterdale TerrierCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- Patterdale TerrierCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Patterdale TerrierOften adapts to flats and smaller homes
- Garden
- Patterdale TerrierA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Patterdale TerrierUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Patterdale TerrierBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- Patterdale TerrierUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Patterdale TerrierCan be selective about other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- Patterdale TerrierOften has a strong instinct to chase small animals
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.