Anyone got a Patterdale Terrier ??

[IllegallyBrunette]

I am considering getting a dog this summer and was wondering if anyone had one of these and if so could you tell me anything about them ??

I have googled but there doesn't seem to be very much info around.

The only one I knew was absolutely untrainable. Utter nightmare. No recall whatsoever

Could you go to the rescue without the kids so you don't get the "what to take them all" issue.
You take them to meet the dog after you've picked the most suitable?
There are so many in rescues, you've got breed specific rescues as well as the likes of dogs trust, animal welfare trust and battersea.

That all said I think you'd struggle due to the length they would be left

What about a cross breed if you want a terrier? My other one is a Jack Russell/Border and, apart from a fanatical devotion to chasing rabbits, has always been a good dog. Just be aware that rough coat Jacks can have skin problems... as can their crosses, as I now know.

But I agree with PP, any dog is going to struggle if you leave it alone for long periods - you're going to have to do a LOT of walking (and don't trust the kids if they say they will 'walk it EVERY DAY!' They never do...)

ZOMBIE THREAD

I'm guessing the OP has made a decision one way or the other by now, this thread was originally posted nine years ago.

Gutted this is a zombie! I was so excited to come and share the Patterdale love