Bold
Energetic
Inquisitive
Confident
Friendly
Intelligent

Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Affectionate
Devoted
Cheerful
Reserved
Suspicious

Patterdale Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Rus-A-Peis make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Black Smooth-Coated Fell Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier, Chinese Shar-Pei

American Canine Registry
American Rare Breed Association
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1950's

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Pied
Brown
Red
Black

Sable
Red
Isabella
Fawn
Cream
Blue
Brown
White

A Patterdale Terrier can have a litter of 11-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Rus-A-Pei can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patterdale Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Rus-A-Peis typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Atopic Dermatitis

Eye Infections

Seborrhea
Lens Luxation
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Hypothyroidism
Ichthyosis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Leukodystrophies
Myasthenia Gravis

Ear Examination
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Patterdale Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Rus-A-Peis' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Patterdale Terriers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Rus-A-Peis require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Patterdale Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Rus-A-Peis have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Patterdale Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Rus-A-Pei dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Playing Ball

Fetch, Running, Long walks, Playing fetch, Playing Ball

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Patterdale Terrier, it's at least 16 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Rus-A-Pei, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Patterdale Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Rus-A-Pei requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Patterdale Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 per day.

The average cost of a Rus-A-Pei is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

Patterdale Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Rus-A-Pei is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Rus-A-Peis have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The Patterdale Terrier is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Rus-A-Peis are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Patterdale Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Rus-A-Peis are not the best choice for families with kids.

Patterdale Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Rus-A-Peis are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Patterdale Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Rus-A-Peis are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Patterdale Terriers can be difficult to train and require consistent and patient training.

Rus-A-Peis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.