Border Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
Compare the Border Terrier to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Patterdale Terriers.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Border Terrier and Patterdale Terrier are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - The Border Terrier is very child friendly. The Patterdale Terrier does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Border Terrier.
- Grooming - Both the Border Terrier and Patterdale Terrier are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Patterdale Terrier bark/howls frequently. The Border Terrier has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Border Terrier | Patterdale Terrier |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Height | 10-16 in. | 10-20 in. |
| Weight | 11-16 lb | 11-18 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Not Specified | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1700 AD | 1940 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Very High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Very High |
| Top Running Speed | 18 mph | 20 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Border Terrier | Patterdale Terrier |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | High | High |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | Below Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | High |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Below Average | High |
| Breed Name | Border Terrier | Patterdale Terrier |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Conjunctivitis | No | Yes |
| Cryptorchidism | Yes | No |
| Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Malocclusions | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | No |
| Pulmonic Stenosis | Yes | No |
| Seizures | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Border Terrier | Patterdale Terrier |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | Yes |
| Scruffy | Yes | No |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Red | Yes | No |
| Black & Tan | Yes | Yes |
| Black Grizzle | Yes | No |
| Blue & Tan | Yes | No |
| Blue Grizzle | Yes | No |
| Grizzle | Yes | No |
| Grizzle & Tan | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| Red Grizzle | Yes | No |
| Red Grizzle & Tan | Yes | No |
| Red Wheaten | Yes | No |
| Wheaten | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Bronze | No | Yes |
| Chocolate | No | Yes |
| Tan | No | Yes |