Patterdale Terrier vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Patterdale Terrier to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Patterdale Terriers and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-20 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
11-18 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1940 AD
1800 AD
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Medium
Patterdale Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
