I wondered if there are any Patterdale terriers in Serbia! I’ve visited before and saw a few street dogs similar to Patterdales. This week, out of the blue, I received an email from Glenn who told me about his adopted Serbian stray called Millie, who grew up to be the boss of their labradors and … Read more
The Dog Days of Summer are fast approaching, as every man and his dog eagerly awaits the season of walkies. During the long, sultry afternoons, out on the well-trodden paths, they’ll be oodles of poodles and pugs on a pootle. Beagles and spaniels, retrievers and Labradors. A couple of collies and one hot husky body. … Read more
Welcome to patterdaleterriers.co.uk! We are BIG terrier fans and here to tell you all about the Patterdale terrier, and to help you to decide if the breed is right for you. Patterdale terriers are high energy terriers that were bred in the lake district – in Patterdale, Cumbria to be exact. They are a cute and … Read more
It’s that spooky time of year again! That time that your little pooch gets freaked by the number of knocks at the door from little tiny skeletons and witches! But doesn’t Fido deserve treats too? Yep, he sure does! We’ve even seen some great instagram videos this year of dogs actually going trick or treating! … Read more
When we first bought home our rescue patterdale Blake, he was more than a handful. His craziness and mild fear of my husband coming down the stairs was difficult in the first few weeks (poor Blake was abused by a man in his previous home). Blake bonded with us and this then turned to him … Read more
If you haven’t already got a lickimat for your dog, you simply have to get one! They are great for keeping your dog occupied during stressful situations such as during fireworks or when strange visitors arrive. If you haven’t already got one you might want to read my blog about the benefits of a lickimat … Read more
Most of us don’t need serious hiking boots for dog walking. Even so, there are various things to consider when buying boots for dog walking. The main things are that you want to be comfortable and dry. You want dog walking boots suited to the terrain that you plan to walk on most of the … Read more
Do Puppies Lose Teeth? Yes, puppies do lose their teeth. Just like human babies, puppies grow baby teeth, to begin with, and these baby teeth fall out and are replaced by adult teeth. The main difference between our canine pals and human babies is that it all happens in a much shorter time for puppies. … Read more
Generally, dogs are not good at sharing. Dogs will fight over toys because they see toys as a valuable resource that is worth protecting from other dogs. You’ve probably experienced the situation when even though there are lots of dog toys around, but dog A wants the toy that dog B already has. Sometimes what … Read more
One less well known terrier is the Patterdale Terrier Jagd Terrier Cross. In this blog, we will take a look at this crossbreed, starting with a brief introduction to the Jagd Terrier. A Bit about the Jagd Terrier The Jagd terrier has many similarities to the Patterdale Terrier and is a German terrier that was … Read more