Patterdale Shepherd

United States

German Shepherd, Patterdale Terrier

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

Brown

Black

Fawn
Black
Cream
Brown
Red

The coat of a Patterdale Shepherd dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

6-10 puppies per pregnancy

A Patterdale Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patterdale Shepherds are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Patterdale Shepherd is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Endocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Bladder Stones

Von Willebrand's Disease
Hemophilia

Blood
Eye examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Patterdale Shepherds have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

Patterdale Shepherds are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Walk, Run, Tug-of-war, Chase, Tracking, High Five, Hide & Seek, Speak

High

Patterdale Shepherds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

10 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Patterdale Shepherd, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

60 minutes

In general most Patterdale Shepherds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Patterdale Shepherd is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Weekly

Patterdale Shepherd should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

3 cups

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Patterdale Shepherd feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

$2.10 - $2.70 / day

The average cost of a Patterdale Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

$55 - $73 / month

The average per month expenses of a Patterdale Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Patterdale Shepherd in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Patterdale Shepherds living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

A Patterdale Shepherds typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Patterdale Shepherds are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Patterdale Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Patterdale Shepherds are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Patterdale Shepherds have an average level of playfulness. The Patterdale Shepherds, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Patterdale Shepherd dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.