Flat-coated Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier

Compare the Flat-coated Retriever to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Flat-coated Retrievers and Patterdale Terriers.

Patterdale Terrier vs Flat-Coated Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

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General Details

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

11-13 Years

8-10 Years

Height

10-20 Inches

22-24½ Inches

Weight

11-18 Pounds

55-80 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1940 AD

1859 AD

Temperament

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Average

Above Average

Personality

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

55-80 °F

20-75 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Energy Level

Very High

High

Exercise Required

Very High

High to Very High

Top Running Speed

20 MPH

24 MPH

Strength

Medium

High

Grooming Needs

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Low

Medium

Drool

None

None to Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Aggression

Below Average

None

Burrow / Digging

Above Average

Below Average

Chasing

Above Average

Average

Follow Commands

Average

Fighting

Average

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

Average

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Above Average

Below Average

Sled Pulling

None

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Average Lifespan

11-13 Years

8-10 Years

Health Concerns

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Common Health Issues

Pink Eye

Cancer

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Smooth

Double

Coat Texture

Rough

Wavy

Coat Length

Short to Medium

Medium

Coat Coloring

Patterdale Terrier

Flat-Coated Retriever

Breed Colors