Unfortunately, the Patterdale Shepherd is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Kerry Blue Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Affectionate
Gentle
Spirited
Intelligent
Alert
Loyal
Strong
Willed

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

Kerry Blue Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

United States

Ireland

German Shepherd, Patterdale Terrier

portuguese water dog, spanish blue dog, irish wolfhound, irish terrier

Unknown

1700s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Black
Cream
Brown
Red

Gray
Blue

Straight

Wavy

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 Kerry Blue Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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)

Hip Dysplasia
PNA
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Bladder Stones

Cataract
Spiculosis
Narrow Palpebral Fissure Distichiasis
Congenital Heart Defect

Blood
Eye examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Kerry Blue Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Walk, Run, Tug-of-war, Chase, Tracking, High Five, Hide & Seek, Speak

Hike, Fun training, Long walks

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.

Kerry Blue Terriers 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 Kerry Blue Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Patterdale Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Kerry Blue Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Patterdale Shepherd should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Kerry Blue Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Clipper
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 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Kerry Blue Terrier feed 2.5 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 Kerry Blue Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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 Kerry Blue Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Kerry Blue Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers 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.

Kerry Blue Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Patterdale Shepherds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Kerry Blue Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Patterdale Shepherds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Kerry Blue Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.