Curious
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Loyal
Inquisitive
Bold
Watchful

Active
Playful
Happy
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Cheerful

Patterdale Shepherds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Cherokee Monarchs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

German Shepherd, Patterdale Terrier

Russian Toy Terrier and Papillon

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Black
Cream
Brown
Red

Brown
Black

Patterdale Shepherds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Cherokee Monarchs are known for their coat length.

A Patterdale Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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 Cherokee Monarch 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Endocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

None

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Bladder Stones

Patellar Luxation

Blood
Eye examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Eye
Blood
Knee
X-Rays

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

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

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

Cherokee Monarchs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Patterdale Shepherds 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.

Cherokee Monarchs 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 Shepherd, it's at least 10 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 Cherokee Monarch, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Patterdale Shepherds 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 Cherokee Monarchs 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.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Patterdale Shepherd feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 7-8 pound (3 - 4 kg) Cherokee Monarch feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Patterdale Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Cherokee Monarch is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Patterdale Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Cherokee Monarch is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

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.

Patterdale Shepherds can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Cherokee Monarch is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Patterdale Shepherds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Cherokee Monarchs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Cherokee Monarchs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Patterdale Shepherds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Cherokee Monarchs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Patterdale Shepherds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Cherokee Monarchs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.