German Pinscher vs Patterdale Terrier

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

German Pinscher vs Patterdale Terrier
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
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General Details
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-13 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1879 AD
1940 AD
Temperament
German Pinscher
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
Below Average
Average
Personality
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Protective
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Common Health Issues
Pink Eye
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
German Pinscher
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Isabella
Isabella
Red
Red
Stag Red
Stag Red
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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