A Detailed Comparison of the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo.

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Patterdale Terrier Versus Westiepoo: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo 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 Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo 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 Patterdale Terrier and for the Westiepoo. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo.

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

Patterdale Terrier versus Westiepoo: Overview

Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are similar in size. The Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are both small-sized dogs.

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Westiepoo belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Patterdale Terrier versus Westiepoo: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Patterdale Terrier to the Westiepoo 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo

Factor Patterdale Terrier Westiepoo
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Weight 11 to 13 pounds 20 to 35 pounds
Life Span 11 to 14 years 12 to 15 years
Height 12 to 15 inches 11 to 17 inches
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 2/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $680 $1480
Price Range $550 – $950 $1150 – $1850
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Patterdale Terrier 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 Westiepoo. 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 the Patterdale Terrier is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Westiepoo is 83 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Westiepoo is a better pet than the Patterdale Terrier. So, you should get the Westiepoo!

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 Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Similarities Between the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo

The Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are most similar:

  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are very playful.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Patterdale Terrier versus Westiepoo

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo.

    Patterdale Terriers weigh 11 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Patterdale Terriers are 12 to 15 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Westiepoos weigh 20 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Westiepoos are 11 to 17 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Patterdale Terrier versus Westiepoo

    The lifespan of Patterdale Terriers is between 11 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Patterdale Terriers is 12.5 years.

    The lifespan of Westiepoos is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Westiepoos is 13.5 years.

    Westiepoos live longer than Patterdale Terriers.

    Price of Patterdale Terrier versus Price of Westiepoo

    The average price of the Patterdale Terrier puppy is $680. The price of the Patterdale Terrier typically ranges from $550 – $950. However, the price of a Patterdale Terrier can be as low as $300 and as high as $1200. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 14 Patterdale Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Westiepoo puppy is $1480. The price of the Westiepoo typically ranges from $1150 – $1850. However, the price of the Westiepoo can be as low as $500 and as high as $1999. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 7 Westiepoo puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Westiepoo is more expensive than the Patterdale Terrier.

    Patterdale Terrier Westiepoo
    Average Price $680 $1480
    Price Range $550 to $950 $1150 to $1850

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Patterdale Terrier and Westiepoo. For different price points, the charts show how many Patterdale Terrier puppies or how many Westiepoo puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Patterdale Terriers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Patterdale Terriers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Westiepoos

    A breakdown of the prices of Westiepoos

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Patterdale Terrier puppy or the Westiepoo puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Patterdale Terrier versus Westiepoo

    Patterdale Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Westiepoos do not like to be left alone.

    Do Patterdale Terriers shed more than Westiepoos?

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

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

    Which one drools more, the Patterdale Terrier or the Westiepoo

    Patterdale Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Westiepoos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Patterdale Terrier or the Westiepoo?

    Patterdale Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Westiepoos are very easy to groom.

    Does the Patterdale Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Westiepoo?

    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.

    Westiepoos 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.

    Do Patterdale Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Westiepoos?

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

    Westiepoos bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Patterdale Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Westiepoos Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Patterdale Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Westiepoos can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Patterdale Terrier vs. Westiepoo

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

    Westiepoos have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Patterdale Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Westiepoos Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Patterdale Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

    Westiepoos can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Patterdale Terrier or the Westiepoo?

    Patterdale Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Westiepoos get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Patterdale Terriers good family dogs? What about Westiepoos?

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

    Westiepoos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Patterdale Terriers and Westiepoos?

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

    Westiepoos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Patterdale Terrier Easier to Train than the Westiepoo?

    Patterdale Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Westiepoos are very easy to train.

    Is the Patterdale Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Westiepoo?

    Patterdale Terriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Westiepoos adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Patterdale Terrier or the Westiepoo?

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

    Westiepoos are very good for new dog owners.

    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 Westiepoo vs Field Spaniel.
  • Portuguese Pointer (78 percent match with Patterdale Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Westiepoo vs Portuguese Pointer.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Westiepoo

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Westiepoo 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 Westiepoo:

  • Schnoodle (78 percent match with Westiepoo). Here is our comparison of the Patterdale Terrier vs Schnoodle.
  • American Hairless Terrier (82 percent match with Westiepoo). Here is our comparison of the Patterdale Terrier vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Cockalier (79 percent match with Westiepoo). Here is our comparison of the Patterdale Terrier vs Cockalier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Patterdale Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Patterdale Terrier versus Dachshund     Patterdale Terrier versus Bernedoodle     Patterdale Terrier versus Pointer     Patterdale Terrier versus Shihpoo     Patterdale Terrier versus Boxerdoodle     Patterdale Terrier versus Chinese Crested     Patterdale Terrier versus Shih Tzu     Patterdale Terrier versus Miniature Poodle     Patterdale Terrier versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Patterdale Terrier versus Bloodhound     Patterdale Terrier versus Bernedoodle     Patterdale Terrier versus Australian Kelpie     Patterdale Terrier versus Bordoodle     Patterdale Terrier versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Patterdale Terrier versus Boston Terrier     Patterdale Terrier versus Sloughi     Patterdale Terrier versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Patterdale Terrier versus Mudi     Patterdale Terrier versus Toy Fox Terrier     Patterdale Terrier versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Patterdale Terrier versus Miniature Poodle     Patterdale Terrier versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Patterdale Terrier versus Keeshond     Patterdale Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound     

    Westiepoo Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Westiepoo versus Sealyham Terrier     Westiepoo versus Spanish Mastiff     Westiepoo versus Weimaraner     Westiepoo versus Finnish Lapphund     Westiepoo versus Maremma Sheepdog     Westiepoo versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Westiepoo versus French Spaniel     Westiepoo versus Field Spaniel     Westiepoo versus Goldendoodle     Westiepoo versus Kishu Ken     Westiepoo versus American Water Spaniel     Westiepoo versus Schnoodle     Westiepoo versus Irish Setter     Westiepoo versus Sealyham Terrier     Westiepoo versus Labradoodle     Westiepoo versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Westiepoo versus Australian Terrier     Westiepoo versus Shiranian     Westiepoo versus Papipoo     Westiepoo versus Bulldog     Westiepoo versus King Shepherd     Westiepoo versus Puli     Westiepoo versus Pyredoodle     Westiepoo versus Pyredoodle     Westiepoo versus Briard     

    Conclusion: Patterdale Terrier versus Westiepoo. 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 Patterdale Terrier and the Westiepoo better suits you and your family.