Patterdale Terrier Size Compared to a Person
A Patterdale Terrier stands 12″ at the shoulder and weighs about 13 lb — that puts it at 19% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #202 by shoulder height and falls into the small-breed size class (Small breeds, 11–15").
How a Patterdale Terrier compares
| Patterdale Terrier | Person | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder height | 12″ | 64″ | -52″ |
| Weight | 13 lb | 135 lb | -122 lb |
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About the Patterdale Terrier
The Patterdale Terrier is a tough, compact working terrier that originated in the rugged Lake District of northern England. Bred to bolt foxes from rocky dens and control vermin on farms, the Patterdale is fearless, determined, and surprisingly athletic for its small size. They typically stand 10 to 15 inches tall with a smooth or rough coat in black, red, chocolate, or black and tan.
Similar-size breeds
The 8 breeds in the Small size class with shoulder height closest to the Patterdale Terrier.
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi — 12″ / 34 lb (same height)
- Carnauzer — 12″ / 18 lb (same height)
- Cesky Terrier — 12″ / 19 lb (same height)
- Cheagle — 12″ / 18 lb (same height)
- Chidale — 12″ / 14 lb (same height)
- Chinese Crested — 12″ / 10 lb (same height)
- Crustie — 12″ / 10 lb (same height)
- Denmark Feist — 12″ / 14 lb (same height)
Frequently asked
- How tall is a Patterdale Terrier?
- An adult Patterdale Terrier stands about 12 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
- Is a Patterdale Terrier considered a small dog?
- Yes — at 12" / 13 lb, the Patterdale Terrier falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #202 tallest.
- How does a Patterdale Terrier compare to a person?
- At 12" tall, a Patterdale Terrier stands about 19% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.
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