Patterdale Terrier vs African Wild Dog

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

Patterdale Terrier vs African Wild Dog
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
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General Details
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
10-20 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
11-18 Pounds
44-66 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Egypt
Origin Year
1940 AD
Unspecified
Temperament
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
None
Family Friendly
Above Average
None
Child Friendly
Below Average
None
Pet Friendly
Below Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Average
None
Personality
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Living Environment
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Energy Level
Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
41 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Above Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Above Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Common Health Issues
Pink Eye
Canine distemper
Rabies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Patterdale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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