Buying my first working dog

[Ratreeper 441]

I am almost certain i want a patterdale, something thats going to be a determined little ratter but also small and tough enough for anything else i might come across. I have heard bad things about working them with ferrets though or was this just a case of not introducing the pup young enough? This is my only worry but i am also interested about what people think about patterdale crosses, like jack russelXpatterdale would that suit my mostly ratting hunting better do you think? Any pics would be great.

One last thing is who to buy off, i hope they are still bred pure and culled as necessary but if anyone can give me a contact they trust i would really appreciate it.

 

cheers, sorry for no intro and this being my first post i will write one later

[Guest JOEB]

I am almost certain i want a patterdale, something thats going to be a determined little ratter but also small and tough enough for anything else i might come across. I have heard bad things about working them with ferrets though or was this just a case of not introducing the pup young enough? This is my only worry but i am also interested about what people think about patterdale crosses, like jack russelXpatterdale would that suit my mostly ratting hunting better do you think? Any pics would be great.

One last thing is who to buy off, i hope they are still bred pure and culled as necessary but if anyone can give me a contact they trust i would really appreciate it.

 

cheers, sorry for no intro and this being my first post i will write one later

 

Do you fancy a JACK X PAT because you cant make up your mind or what?..........why not just get a jack or a pat?...........they will both do what your going to be asking of them, I think?

And sureley good lines is good lines...........wether they are culled or not has little to do with it.......dose it?

By the sound of it, you may be better to try and meet people who work there terriers near you before buying a dog.........better for you..........better for the dog.

JOEB

[Ratreeper 441]

i want a pat but i have seen more pat crosses advertised so i thought i would ask incase theres something i should know.

 

Yep good lines are good lines i just want to make sure thats where mine comes from, not from some that shouldn't of been bred but thats just my opinion.

 

cheers for the reply

[Guest JOEB]

i want a pat but i have seen more pat crosses advertised so i thought i would ask incase theres something i should know.

 

Yep good lines are good lines i just want to make sure thats where mine comes from, not from some that shouldn't of been bred but thats just my opinion.

 

cheers for the reply

 

Not having a go at you fella, just sussing out where your coming from.

As I said try going out with some terriermen for a while.............I am sure they will point you in the right direction when the time comes to get your dog.

JOEB

[Kane 2]

If its mainly ratting with an occasional dig there is no need for a well bred terrier from tested lines a reasonably bred terrier will take it all in its stride.

Not so good when it comes to posing around the beer tent or showring though always better if you can mouth off how well bred your terrier is etc etc.

[tutnteffi45 0]

where are you and if its just ratting dont make much difference also is it an only dog or part of a pack as age introduced to pack makes a diff to patts

[Guest jdg]

where are you and if its just ratting dont make much difference also is it an only dog or part of a pack as age introduced to pack makes a diff to patts

i have four pups for sale they are going in paper when i get a minute pure patterdales

[donnyc 1,203]

You wont go wrong with a border or anything cross with a border.. ..

Steer clear of the whippet x beagle's though..oop's .. . i meant new plummer's.. :11: ..

No seriously mate border's are mellow little dog's and get along fine with other terrier's.. ..all the pat's ive seen upto now are iffy with ferret's and slightly lacking in the brain cell department.

Millet

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[Ratreeper 441]

I agree borders are great they would be my second choice but i will stick to my first instinct and get a patterdale i just love them. I have to disagree with you Kane i think thats a bad way to think but i see where your coming from, i wouldn't want to see a good dog go to waste. However this dog might get a lot more action than i thought so i need to keep my options open. I have seen a lot advertised so how can i sort the wheat from the chaff? Is there much written about the different bloodlines of pats i can read?

 

thanks for the replies

[Guest Dillon]

..all the pat's ive seen upto now are iffy with ferret's and slightly lacking in the brain cell department.

Millet

 

I think its the owners that have lacked in the brain dept mate

[Guest deer hunter]

if you want a working dog borders are the best or should i say the hardest

[Guest baco]

had a pat myself and been out with lads with nuttals,good hard dogs.not the cleverist,just hard.got a border cross pat now and its one of the best allrounders ive had.

[DEKAW 85]

Here is a pic of my JRT X Patterdale pup. She is now 14 weeks and what a character she is turning into. I have had several JRTs in the past but nothing to match the fire in this pups temperment

 

With my Son and my Lurcher on a wet morning in the woods

[Guest Dillon]

but its up two you mate if you want a pat get a pat very game dogs

 

 

There are Pats and there are pats :whistle:

[Guest whitser]

I am almost certain i want a patterdale, something thats going to be a determined little ratter but also small and tough enough for anything else i might come across. I have heard bad things about working them with ferrets though or was this just a case of not introducing the pup young enough? This is my only worry but i am also interested about what people think about patterdale crosses, like jack russelXpatterdale would that suit my mostly ratting hunting better do you think? Any pics would be great.

One last thing is who to buy off, i hope they are still bred pure and culled as necessary but if anyone can give me a contact they trust i would really appreciate it.

 

cheers, sorry for no intro and this being my first post i will write one later

the best thing to do is get in touch with local terrier/dog men and inquire about litters.as long as the pup is off good working lines your on the right track. dont rush into buying anything wait til you can get the right pup off good parents, all the better if you could see them working. a well bred patt will hunt anything with fur on it. good luck