Patterdale Terrier?

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We're thinking of getting one of these, can anyone report on child and boat friendly temperament?

Thanks. :)
 
We're thinking of getting one of these, can anyone report on child and boat friendly temperament?

Thanks. :)

The only 2 that I have know were totally and untterly mad, uncontrollable, and self destructive. One had to be put down, total aggression from both of them to anything that moved - quite the most dreadful dogs I could ever think of having!!!!!!
 
We're thinking of getting one of these, can anyone report on child and boat friendly temperament?

Thanks. :)

We had one, he was delightful, obedient, aggressive to squirrels and hens, keen to protect our small child. A very delightful dog. Meet the mother and judge for yourself.

He was great in the car and I am sure would have loved a boat. Agood guard dog too.
 
A pal of mine has had one from a pup and takes it to sea daily on his passenger boat. It seems to enjoy the nautical life and interacts well with other dogs and children (up to 60 odd when he has school parties on board)
 
Best sailing dog going - a blue roan cocker spaniel. Super temperament, likes water, not too heavy to lift on/off, and can be easily trained to poo / pee on the foredeck - no mats/grass/etc required, just a bucket to wash down. You can stay on board for ever without a worry with the bonus of great company.
 
It's a terrier, so it depends on upbringing as much as genetics. I've known some really canny little patterdales, but they're terriers, so do have that psycho trait. I completely agree with seeing the parents if you can - it tells you a lot. Also, if it's young enough and introduced gradually and gently to sailing (as well as kids etc), there shouldn't be a problem.

We had a daschund that would burrow down in between blankets in the quarter berth and be happy the whoel trip, and others that weren't quite so clued up, as I found one day when I caught him hanging off the side deck by his elbows, and one of those ain't going to get back up with legs that short! Thank goodness we were moored...
 
Dogs on boats. :mad:
Dogs on boats. :)

Thanks for the replies, especially the mental image of a Dachshund hanging on by his elbows! We've had all our dogs sailing and each one has loved it, something to do with the whole pack being together in a clearly defined territory maybe? The verdict on Patterdales seems about 70/30 in favour.
 
We have a Heinz 57 terrier which might include a bit of Patterdale. He's lived on board since he was six weeks old and is perfectly happy particularly when we do a bit of fishing.

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He prefers to go to the toilet ashore but will use the foredeck if circumstances require it.

Spike is quite protective of the boat and will bark at anyone who comes close unless he knows them.
 
Cracking dogs, will take a lot of work to train (like all terriers:)) if you're prepared to work at it you'll be rewarded, if you're not you'll end up with a poor dog like the one above.
It really gets my goat (or dog) when people complain about dogs rather than owners:mad:
 
Patterdale terrier

I have a patterdale terrier which was a rescued bitch from the local RSPCA. Thre was some doubt as to whether she would be a suitable companion for my other dog a Bichon Frise 10yr old. The Patterdale has been a delight,and a surprise. She is the most affectionate dog you could wish for, to humans and other dogs,children;she would chase a cat or a rabbit. We socialised her a lot and did a lot of treat training for sit,stay,and fetching commands, and she is not a problem.
She does moult, unlike the Bichon, but a regular trim to smooth hair stops a lot of this.
Her main hate is bicycles that cycle close to her.
She will walk and run and chase ball. or stick, all day and does somersaults when her lead is picked up. She travels well in the car and will 'guard ' it if left briefly.
I'm sure that she would be ok in a yacht but would use the harness until you find what excites her too much,such as small buoys which look like balls to her.
Her previous 2 owners were allergic to fur, and the second was terminally ill lady that could not walk her. She does need plenty of exercise,and keeping away from deep woodland and rabbits if seen. Any of the Lakeland and Border terriers are basically bred originally for rabbit and fox flushing from burrows,the Jack Russell similarly for ratting so are not a 'pet' dog in that sense,however they are loyal and a delight.
She has made our other bitch much more active ,and they love each other. You'll love them too!!

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Can't beat a bit of Bully

My terrier is brilliant on the boat. Super family dog, great with the kids,happy to be left on his own onboard and is a nice addition to the security system.

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Patterdales are great dogs!

Guys

I've a Patterdale, he's a wonderful chap. He was a handful as a pup but I'd put that down to high sprits. Great with (our) kids, walks for hours on end but has been know to give the postman a little peck, we call it kissing with teeth!

Here he is sailing out of the Helford River 3 weeks ago, he prefers it when the engine's off and he can have a snooze in a corner.
 
I only know one Patterdale terrier and he's a lovely dog - bright, energetic, lively. Something of a handful but just about controllable. Very soppy when sleepy or warm.
 
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