Patterdale Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier

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

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Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Jack Russell Terrier are good for new owners, but the Patterdale Terrier is a slightly better choice.
Children - Both the Jack Russell Terrier and Patterdale Terrier are child friendly, but the Jack Russell Terrier is a better choice for young children.
Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Patterdale Terrier is easier to groom.
Barking - Both the Patterdale Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.

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Patterdale Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier

Breed Name	Patterdale Terrier	Jack Russell Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	Maybe
Lifespan	11-13 yrs.	10-15 yrs.
Height	10-20 in.	10-15 in.
Weight	11-18 lb	13-17 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Origin Year	1940 AD	1819 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Below Average	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Below Average	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	Yes	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	55°F to 80°F	55°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Very High	Very High
Exercise Required	Very High	Medium-High
Top Running Speed	20 mph	20 mph
Strength	Medium	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Medium	Low
Shedding	Medium	Low
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.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Patterdale Terrier	Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	Yes	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	No	Yes
Focused & Patient	Yes	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	High	Average
Chasing	High	High
Follow Commands	Average	Average
Fighting	Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	Below Average	Below Average
Hunting	High	High
Protection	Average	Very Low
Remove Vermin	High	Very Low
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	High	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Patterdale Terrier	Jack Russell Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	11-13 yrs.	10-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Conjunctivitis	Yes	No
Deafness	No	Yes
Glaucoma	No	Yes
Legg-perthes Disease	No	Yes
Lens Luxation	No	Yes
Patellar Luxation	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Patterdale Terrier	Jack Russell Terrier
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Smooth Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Medium	Yes	No
Coat Color(s)
Black	Yes	No
Black & Tan	Yes	No
Blue	Yes	No
Brindle	Yes	No
Bronze	Yes	No
Chocolate	Yes	No
Red	Yes	No
Tan	Yes	No
Tri-color	No	Yes
White & Black	No	Yes
White & Brown	No	Yes
White & Cream	No	Yes
White & Tan	No	Yes