They are all of working terrier lineage and have a definite stamp of type. Fell and Patterdale terriers are well known as hard-bitten terriers, willing to work any place, at any time. They are loyal companions, but are rarely kept strictly as pets (there is work to be done)!People who admire these terriers do so because of their working talents. They are quiet indoors or out and are not usually dominant with people. They tend to ignore other dos and to be rather aloof. As experienced working terriers, Patterdales may find den trials and artificial earths a bore and refuse to enter. However, in the field it is an entirely different matter.
They are all of working terrier lineage and have a definite stamp of type. Fell and Patterdale terriers are well known as hard-bitten terriers, willing to work any place, at any time. They are loyal companions, but are rarely kept strictly as pets (there is work to be done)!People who admire these terriers do so because of their working talents. They are quiet indoors or out and are not usually dominant with people. They tend to ignore other dos and to be rather aloof. As experienced working terriers, Patterdales may find den trials and artificial earths a bore and refuse to enter. However, in the field it is an entirely different matter.