Mary Allen
#13 The smaller triangular ears are erect at the base and then flopped forward and hanging.
Because the breed was not bred for a specific appearance for a long time, but rather for hunting suitability, there are still animals with quite different appearances today. Some still have a slight resemblance to the pit bull, most are more like powerful hunting dogs.
#14 The Patterdale is clearly a terrier in appearance but also in character, with all the advantages and quirks of this dog breed.
By nature, representatives of this breed are generally very lively and energetic dogs with a good portion of temperament, a lot of self-confidence and a certain stubbornness. Their hunting instinct, bred in this way over the centuries, is undiminished, which is why a Patterdale Terrier that is not used for hunting must be otherwise well utilized and occupied, for example with agility, disc dogging, dog dancing or other dog sports. He is also well suited as a tracking dog or for tournament dog sports and protection dog sports. The bundle of energy also needs extensive walks through fields and forests, although it should be better leashed because of the hunting instinct.