Manchester Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier

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

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

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General Details

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

14-16 Years

11-13 Years

Height

13-17 Inches

10-20 Inches

Weight

10-22 Pounds

11-18 Pounds

Intelligence

Average

Above Average

History

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1820 AD

1940 AD

Temperament

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Overall Friendliness

Average

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Average

Below Average

Pet Friendly

Average

Below Average

Stranger Friendly

Average

Personality

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Traits

Affectionate

Jealous

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

60-85 °F

55-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Energy Level

High

Very High

Exercise Required

High

Very High

Top Running Speed

28 MPH

20 MPH

Strength

High

Medium

Grooming Needs

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Coat Maintenance

Low

Medium

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Low

Drool

Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Average

Above Average

Chasing

Average

Above Average

Follow Commands

Average

Fighting

Below Average

Average

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Average

Above Average

Protection

Average

Remove Vermin

Above Average

Sled Pulling

None

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Average Lifespan

14-16 Years

11-13 Years

Health Concerns

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Von willebrand's disease

Patellar luxation

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

Hypothyroidism

Glaucoma

Pink Eye

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Manchester Terrier

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

Manchester Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Breed Colors