Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Comparison – Which dog is better Black Fell Terrier or Ameri?

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Name	Patterdale Terrier	Miniature American Shepherd
Origins	England	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	227	35
Reviews	3	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Black Fell Terrier	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Is the Patterdale Terrier bigger than the Miniature American Shepherd breed? Is a Patterdale Terrier smaller than a Miniature American Shepherd?	Small	Small Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd weight comparison:	11-13 pounds (5-6 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	12 pounds (5.5 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)
Height Which is taller, Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Is a Patterdale Terrier taller than a Miniature American Shepherd?	12-15 inches	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	13.5 inches	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Patterdale Terrier and Miniature American Shepherd?	$500-$700	$900-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Average: The Patterdale Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd smarter? Which is best? Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd trainability comparison. What's the difference between Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Patterdale Terrier dogs are hard to train. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Patterdale Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Patterdale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Inquisitive Bold	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Sensitive: Patterdale Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Average to High: Patterdale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd social needs comparison:	Patterdale Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Patterdale Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd? Which can be better for hunting?	Patterdale Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd playfulness comparison:	Average: Patterdale Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Average: The Patterdale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Patterdale Terrier breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Miniature American Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Patterdale Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Patterdale Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Patterdale Terrier more dangerous than a Miniature American Shepherd?	Low 🔽 The Patterdale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Patterdale Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Patterdale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd health problems comparison:	Conjunctivitis	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Frequent The Patterdale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Patterdale Terrier and Miniature American Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Patterdale Terrier and Miniature American Shepherd?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Patterdale Terrier: 12 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd energy level comparison:	Patterdale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Patterdale Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Patterdale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Does the Patterdale Terrier breed eat more than the Miniature American Shepherd breed?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Patterdale Terrier has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd coat comparison:	Dense Rough Smooth	Smooth
Colors What are the original Patterdale Terrier and Miniature American Shepherd color? Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd color comparison:	Black Brown Golden	Black Blue White Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Patterdale Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Do Patterdale Terrier dogs shed more than Miniature American Shepherd dogs?	Patterdale Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The Patterdale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	The Patterdale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Patterdale Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Patterdale Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Patterdale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Patterdale Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Can a Patterdale Terrier and a Miniature American Shepherd be friends? Do Patterdale Terrier dogs get along with Miniature American Shepherd dogs?	Patterdale Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	No Patterdale Terrier dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Patterdale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Patterdale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Patterdale Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Not really Patterdale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Patterdale Terrier and Miniature American Shepherd have? Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd litter size comparison:	2-5 puppies	2-6 puppies
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Patterdale Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association	No data available

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