Australian Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier

Compare the Australian Terrier to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Patterdale Terriers.

Australian Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
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General Details
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
11-13 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1820 AD
1940 AD
Temperament
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Allergies
Diabetes
Pink Eye
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Australian Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Red
Blue and Tan
Red
Sandy
Black
Black and Tan
Blue
Chocolate
Red
Tan
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