| STANDARD |
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| GENERAL APPEARANCE |
The Patterdale
Terrier is a tough, active terrier and should
give a compact, well balanced image. Height should be
between 10" to 13" measured at the shoulders.
Weight should be proportionate, presenting neither a
"weedy" or "clunky" image.
Scars received while working will not be penalized and
should be considered a badge of honor. In conformation
evaluation, with all things being equal "...a terrier
with working scars should be given precedence over a
terrier with none. |
| CHEST |
As a working terrier, the Patterdale must
be able to follow it's quarry through small tunnels.
If the chest is too big, the terrier will not be able
to complete it's job efficiently.
As a general rule, you should be able to "hand span"
the terrier's chest with the fingers of both hands touching.
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| BACK |
The back should be
strong and level, with length in proportion to the dogs
height.
If the back is too short the terrier may not be flexible
enough to move around underground. |
| LEGS |
The legs should be
straight, with good bone. The feet turning neither in
or out.
The rear should have good angulation, with the hocks
turning neither in or out. |
| HEAD AND MUZZLE |
The head should give
the impression of strength and be in proportion to the
rest of the body. Two types of head may be prevalent;
a Bull terrier influence or a Lakeland terrier influence.
The muzzle should not appear snippy. |
| TEETH |
The teeth should
meet in a sissors bite, however a level bite is acceptable.
Undershot or overshot is a fault, and should be considered
in the working context.
Teeth lost or broken while working will not be penalized. |
| EARS |
| Button ear, with tight fold, and tips
of ears meeting the skull at the corner of the eye. |
| NECK |
| The neck should be muscular and proportionate
to the head and body. |
| TAIL |
The tail should be
set high on rump. It should not be carried over the
back.
If you choose to dock, no more than 1/4 should be removed.
As an adult, approximately a"palm's width"
is preferable, should provide a good "hand-hold".
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| COAT |
| The coat may be "Smooth" or
"Broken". Both types should be dense and coarse. |
| COLOR |
Colors include: Black, Red, Chocolate,
or Black and Tan.
Chocolate-colored dogs may have a liver-colored nose (Officially
called a "red" nose).
Some white on chest and feet is acceptable. |
| HEIGHT AND WEIGHT |
Height may range
from 10 to 13 inches.Weight should be proportionate
to the terrier's height.
A very muscular dog will weigh more than it looks.
You should be able to feel the ribs, but not see them. |
| DISQUALIFICATIONS |
Cryptorchid
(Neutered dogs or spayed bitches are not prohibited
from conformation, as it does not affect their ability
to work).
Shyness or viciousness
Terriers with these disqualifications should not be
bred.* |
