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Patterdale Terriers are tough little terriers bred mostly in England for killing fox and rabbits. In America they are often used as miniature gun dogs for hunting any type of game. According to breed standard at several all-breed registeries (including the NKC, UKC, FCI, and CKC), this terrier is to be no more than 15 inches tall and should weigh less than 18 pounds. They are allowed in black, grizzle, chocolate, and black-and-tan. However, this breed is rarely shown and breeders are more concerned with practicality of the breed rather than outward appearances. Another name for this breed is "Black Fell Terrier."
[[image:Qbaby2reduced.jpg|thumb|none|This is a Patterdale Terrier puppy at 9 weeks of age]]


[[image:thecutenessreduced.jpg|thumb|none|Chocolate Patterdale Terrier Adult]]
<div style="float:right;margin:0 0 1em 1em;text-align:center;">[[image:Qbaby2reduced.jpg|alt text]]<br>''This is a Patterdale Terrier puppy at 9 weeks of age''</div>


[[image:Qsitreduced.jpg|thumb|none|Chocolate Patterdale Terrier Adult]]
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'''Patterdale Terriers''' are tough little [[terrier]]s bred mostly in England for killing [[fox]] and [[rabbit]]s. In America they are often used as miniature gun dogs for hunting any type of game. According to breed standard at several all-breed registeries (including the [[NKC]], [[UKC]], [[FCI]], and [[CKC]]), this terrier is to be no more than 15 inches tall and should weigh less than 18 pounds. They are allowed in black, grizzle, chocolate, and black-and-tan. However, this breed is rarely shown and breeders are more concerned with practicality of the breed rather than outward appearances. Another name for this breed is "'''Black Fell Terrier'''."
<div style="float:right;margin:0 0 1em 1em;text-align:center;">[[image:thecutenessreduced.jpg|alt text]]<br>''Chocolate Patterdale Terrier Adult''</div>


<div style="float:right;margin:0 0 1em 1em;text-align:center;">[[image:Qsitreduced.jpg|alt text]]<br>''Chocolate Patterdale Terrier Adult''</div>

Revision as of 07:08, 27 March 2004

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This is a Patterdale Terrier puppy at 9 weeks of age
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Chocolate Patterdale Terrier Adult
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Chocolate Patterdale Terrier Adult

Patterdale Terriers are tough little terriers bred mostly in England for killing fox and rabbits. In America they are often used as miniature gun dogs for hunting any type of game. According to breed standard at several all-breed registeries (including the NKC, UKC, FCI, and CKC), this terrier is to be no more than 15 inches tall and should weigh less than 18 pounds. They are allowed in black, grizzle, chocolate, and black-and-tan. However, this breed is rarely shown and breeders are more concerned with practicality of the breed rather than outward appearances. Another name for this breed is "Black Fell Terrier."