Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier

Compare the Labrador Retriever to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Labrador Retrievers and Patterdale Terriers.

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

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General Details

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

10-12 Years

11-13 Years

Height

21-24 Inches

10-20 Inches

Weight

55-80 Pounds

11-18 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Origin Country

Canada

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1700 AD

1940 AD

Temperament

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Below Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Below Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Average

Personality

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Snuggle

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-90 °F

55-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Energy Level

High

Very High

Exercise Required

High

Very High

Top Running Speed

20 MPH

Strength

High

Medium

Grooming Needs

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Shedding

High

Medium

Dander

Medium

Low

Drool

Medium

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Aggression

None

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Above Average

Chasing

Below Average

Above Average

Follow Commands

Average

Fighting

None

Average

Guarding

None

Below Average

Herding

None

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

None

Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Above Average

Sled Pulling

Below Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Below Average

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

11-13 Years

Health Concerns

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Common Health Issues

Bloat

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Ear infections

Progressive retinal atrophy

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Tricuspid valve dysplasia

Myopathy

Acute moist dermatitis

Cold tail

Pink Eye

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Smooth

Coat Texture

Straight

Rough

Coat Length

Short

Short to Medium

Coat Coloring

Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier

Breed Colors