Bold
Energetic
Inquisitive
Confident
Friendly
Intelligent

Loyal
Energetic
Stubborn

Patterdale Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Shorkie Tzus shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Avoid Shorkie Tzus as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu

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Amber

Blue
Brown

Black
Brown

Blue
Black
Brown

Pied
Brown
Red
Black

Fawn
Brown
Blue
Black
Red
White

Patterdale Terriers have short coats.

Shorkie Tzus have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Shorkie Tzu can have a litter of 4-6 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 known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Shorkie Tzus are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Shorkie Tzus 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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Hypoglycemia
Collapsed Trachea

Eye Infections

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

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

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Radiographs
Urinalysis
Blood Tests
Chemical Analysis
Electroretinogram

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

Shorkie Tzus are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Patterdale Terrier has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Shorkie Tzu has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Shorkie Tzus need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Shorkie Tzus 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.

Shorkie Tzu dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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Walk, Playing fetch, Taking walks, Running, Sleeping, Play, Road trip, Fetch, Visiting, Playing, Nap, Walks, Off-leash, Everything, Groom, Tug-of-war, Chase

Patterdale Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Shorkie Tzus are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 Shorkie Tzu, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Patterdale Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Shorkie Tzus usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Shorkie Tzus have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Patterdale Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Shorkie Tzu should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Shorkie Tzu is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

Shorkie Tzu has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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.

Shorkie Tzus make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Shorkie Tzus are not the best choice for families with kids.

Patterdale Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Shorkie Tzus are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Patterdale Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Shorkie Tzus are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Shorkie Tzus are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.