Yorkshire Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier

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

Yorkshire Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
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General Details
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1865 AD
1940 AD
Temperament
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Low
Very High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Above Average
Chasing
None
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Pink Eye
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Yorkshire Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Gold
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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