Patterdale Terrier vs Plummer Terrier

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

Patterdale Terrier vs Plummer Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
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General Details
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-20 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
11-18 Pounds
13-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Below Average
History
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1940 AD
1970 AD
Temperament
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Common Health Issues
Pink Eye
Patellar luxation
Cryptorchidism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Patterdale Terrier
Plummer Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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