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Terrier advice ?
« on: 06 December 2010, 20:36:53 »
Anyone got experience of these little cuties, Patterdale terriers. Been persuading SWMBO for a while that we need a doggy and my 7 yr old daughter is desperate for one. Basically need a decent temprament and not too bonkers round the house?

Waddya reckon?


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Re: Terrier advice ?
« Reply #1 on: 06 December 2010, 20:40:04 »
You need a Spaniel.

But I may be slightly biased!  ;D
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« Reply #2 on: 06 December 2010, 20:47:42 »
A lovely characterful breed!......They`re renowned for being 'vocal' and digging/escaping.....and like all terriers they`re five times larger in the mind than in the body! ;)

Terriers ALWAYS need a 'boss' and something to do every day.

I`d contact the breed-club and/or a reputable breeder with a general inquiry about the breed`s temperament (esp. with regards to children and being left alone etc.)......All reputable breeders would welcome such a considered inquiry. :y
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Re: Terrier advice ?
« Reply #3 on: 06 December 2010, 21:56:09 »
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Anyone got experience of these little cuties, Patterdale terriers. Been persuading SWMBO for a while that we need a doggy and my 7 yr old daughter is desperate for one. Basically need a decent temprament and not too bonkers round the house?
Waddya reckon?













Patties have a lovely temperament as a general rule & are good with kids BUT they are bonkers around the house & as said need lots of attention & exercise or they become very 'vocal' ;)
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« Reply #4 on: 06 December 2010, 21:58:11 »
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A lovely characterful breed!......They`re renowned for being 'vocal' and digging/escaping.....and like all terriers they`re five times larger in the mind than in the body! ;)

Terriers ALWAYS need a 'boss' and something to do every day.

I`d contact the breed-club and/or a reputable breeder with a general inquiry about the breed`s temperament (esp. with regards to children and being left alone etc.)......All reputable breeders would welcome such a considered inquiry. :y

agree with Debs totally but would add they just love being part of the family,will play all day if you let them, are prone to going deaf when on the "hunt" for the source of a nice "scent" make excellent guard dogs owing to the surprisingly loud bark from such a small body, can be very possesive of their human owners/mates!! :y
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Re: Terrier advice ?
« Reply #5 on: 06 December 2010, 22:04:37 »
They're also good with a wheel wrench and bricks amd look good in a shell suit Jon so ideal for your neck of the woods   :P ;D ;D
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Re: Terrier advice ?
« Reply #6 on: 06 December 2010, 22:58:13 »
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You need a Spaniel.

But I may be slightly biased!  ;D

No.... for a family pet you need a daft Lab...... :y
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« Reply #7 on: 06 December 2010, 23:01:38 »
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You need a Spaniel.

But I may be slightly biased!  ;D

No.... for a family pet you need a daft Lab...... :y

Just what I'm now saddled with... ::) ;)
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Re: Terrier advice ?
« Reply #8 on: 06 December 2010, 23:03:57 »
Yes they need a boss but that "Boss" must have alot of time for them. Loving & loyal but one of the worst for being left alone. :y
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« Reply #9 on: 06 December 2010, 23:06:10 »
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you need a daft Lab...... :y

That sounds like it should be operated by silly scientists! ;D
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« Reply #10 on: 06 December 2010, 23:48:15 »
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you need a daft Lab...... :y

That sounds like it should be operated by silly scientists! ;D

No Deb's, just thinking of our family pet dog.... ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Terrier advice ?
« Reply #11 on: 07 December 2010, 00:08:13 »
Are family has a cairn terrier called Gozmo and we all love hime to bits
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« Reply #12 on: 07 December 2010, 09:33:36 »
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Yes they need a boss but that "Boss" must have alot of time for them. Loving & loyal but one of the worst for being left alone. :y
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Which is a problem as we both work 9-5, I know this seems cruel but it's the harsh realities of working. Any suggestions as to which breed/cross would be better suited to cope with this?
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Re: Terrier advice ?
« Reply #13 on: 07 December 2010, 09:44:49 »
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Yes they need a boss but that "Boss" must have alot of time for them. Loving & loyal but one of the worst for being left alone. :y
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Which is a problem as we both work 9-5, I know this seems cruel but it's the harsh realities of working. Any suggestions as to which breed/cross would be better suited to cope with this?



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we both work 9-5

Would you not be better holding off getting a dog in that case Ome? - just an observation, nothing judgemental. :y
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Re: Terrier advice ?
« Reply #14 on: 07 December 2010, 10:09:28 »
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Yes they need a boss but that "Boss" must have alot of time for them. Loving & loyal but one of the worst for being left alone. :y
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Which is a problem as we both work 9-5, I know this seems cruel but it's the harsh realities of working. Any suggestions as to which breed/cross would be better suited to cope with this?


Don't get any spaniels well not springers I had my house recked by mine when they was puppies and i only went to the shops for a while, the best dog i had was a cavalier kings charles spaniel and they don't bark and you can leave them and they are very good with kids, hope that info helps
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