Sheltie vs Patterdale Terrier
Compare the Sheltie to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Patterdale Terriers.
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-13 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1909 AD
1940 AD
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-13 Years
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Medium
Sheltie
Patterdale Terrier
