PATTERDALE TERRIER

The Patterdale Terrier is not of the FCI recognized British dog race. The race developed approximately around 1800 in the north of England in a place of name Patterdale in Cumberland. Alternatively it is called also skin Terrier or black Terrier. It retained itself its characteristic as a hunting dog, because it never on beauty separate on usefulness was bred. Approx. 1978 was imported the first Patterdale's to America, where they enjoy in the meantime of large popularity. Apart from America the dogs are hardly well-known outside of the British island. It is recognized by the UKC since 1995.