A Detailed Comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier.

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Curly-Coated Retriever versus Patterdale Terrier

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Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Patterdale Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Curly-Coated Retriever and for the Patterdale Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Patterdale Terrier

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Patterdale Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Curly-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Patterdale Terrier is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Curly-Coated Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

On the other hand, the Patterdale Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Patterdale Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Curly-Coated Retriever to the Patterdale Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Curly-Coated Retriever Patterdale Terrier
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Height 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the 12 to 15 inches
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 65 to 100 pounds 11 to 13 pounds
Life Span 9 to 12 years 11 to 14 years
Average Lifespan 10.5 years 12.5 years
Price Range No Data $550 – $950
Average Price No Data $680
Temperament Score 91.7 percent No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cord-1 PRA
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • GSD IIIa
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Curly-Coated Retriever in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Patterdale Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Curly-Coated Retriever is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Patterdale Terrier is 77 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Patterdale Terrier is not better or worse than the Curly-Coated Retriever. So, you can get the Patterdale Terrier or the Curly-Coated Retriever!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier

    The Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Patterdale Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Curly-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Patterdale Terriers weigh 11 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Patterdale Terriers are 12 to 15 inches when fully grown.

    Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Patterdale Terrier?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Patterdale Terriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Patterdale Terrier

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Patterdale Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Patterdale Terrier?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

    Patterdale Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Patterdale Terrier

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Patterdale Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than Patterdale Terriers?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.

    Patterdale Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Patterdale Terrier?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are moderately easy to groom.

    Patterdale Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Patterdale Terriers?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Patterdale Terriers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Patterdale Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Patterdale Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Patterdale Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Patterdale Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Patterdale Terrier?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Patterdale Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Patterdale Terrier?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Patterdale Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. Patterdale Terrier

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Patterdale Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Patterdale Terriers?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Patterdale Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Curly-Coated Retrievers and Patterdale Terriers?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Patterdale Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Patterdale Terrier?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Patterdale Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Curly-Coated Retriever:

  • Airedale Terrier (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Patterdale Terrier vs Airedale Terrier.
  • English Springer Spaniel (79 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Patterdale Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel.
  • Irish Setter (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Patterdale Terrier vs Irish Setter.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Patterdale Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Patterdale Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Patterdale Terrier:

  • Field Spaniel (79 percent match with Patterdale Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Field Spaniel.
  • Portuguese Pointer (78 percent match with Patterdale Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Portuguese Pointer.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Curly-Coated Retriever and how the Patterdale Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and of the Patterdale Terrier to other breeds:

    Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Patterdale Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Patterdale Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Patterdale Terrier better suits you and your family.