LUCY is no longer just "a dog"!!!! LUCY is a BREED!! Some random people stopped us on a walk today and asked us what kind of dog she is. We said we had no idea that she's just a dog. They went on to say that they have a dog who looks exactly like Lucy and that dog is a Patterdale Terrier. WELL, we came home and looked the Patterdale Terrier up, and lo and behold......
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IT IS LUCY!!!!! Now here's a picture of the actual Lucy.
I can't find a picture right now, of course, but her tongue is exactly like that dog's. She's got the white on her chest and everything. And that's exactly what her face looks like when she's panting!
Here are a few facts about the Patterdale Terrier from the Patterdale Terrier Club of America:
1. Patterdales have an historical background dating back a hundred years in the Lakes Region of Northern England.
2. The Patterdale Terrier is a working terrier breed known for its courage and tenacity. Stories abound relating to the willingness of this breed to work endlessly.(Lucy isn't very courageous but she is tenacious.)
3. They are also gaining recognition as a companion dog by being considerably more laid-back and tractable than some other working terrier breeds. (Laid back?? I guess more than some other terriers I have known, yes...)
4. The bonding traits of Patterdale Terriers give them an overwhelming desire to please, whether working or playing. (Oh so very Lucy)
5.In the home, Patterdales are affectionate, gentle and with positive reinforcement, are very well behaved. They bask in the attention of their people. (Lucy is an attention whore and very affectionate.)
6. The Patterdale Terrier is intelligent and sensitive. They learn very quickly with positive reinforcement.............they do not do well with a heavy hand. (I would probably not call Lucy intelligent, but she is very sensitive and does learn quickly! She listens well too.)
7. Your Patterdale will demand a lot of play and exercise, and because he is bred to be a working terrier, he must have a secure, fenced yard to keep him safe.(Yes.)
8. As a general rule, the PTCA does not recommend any terrier breed for families with children under seven years of age. (Lucy is not a fan of kids.)
9. Patterdales are very loving to those who are kind and loving in return. (True true true!)
I am, obviously, the proud "mother" of a Patterdale Terrier!
(Photo courtesy of http://subterrakennels.com/index.html)
IT IS LUCY!!!!! Now here's a picture of the actual Lucy.
I can't find a picture right now, of course, but her tongue is exactly like that dog's. She's got the white on her chest and everything. And that's exactly what her face looks like when she's panting!
Here are a few facts about the Patterdale Terrier from the Patterdale Terrier Club of America:
1. Patterdales have an historical background dating back a hundred years in the Lakes Region of Northern England.
2. The Patterdale Terrier is a working terrier breed known for its courage and tenacity. Stories abound relating to the willingness of this breed to work endlessly.(Lucy isn't very courageous but she is tenacious.)
3. They are also gaining recognition as a companion dog by being considerably more laid-back and tractable than some other working terrier breeds. (Laid back?? I guess more than some other terriers I have known, yes...)
4. The bonding traits of Patterdale Terriers give them an overwhelming desire to please, whether working or playing. (Oh so very Lucy)
5.In the home, Patterdales are affectionate, gentle and with positive reinforcement, are very well behaved. They bask in the attention of their people. (Lucy is an attention whore and very affectionate.)
6. The Patterdale Terrier is intelligent and sensitive. They learn very quickly with positive reinforcement.............they do not do well with a heavy hand. (I would probably not call Lucy intelligent, but she is very sensitive and does learn quickly! She listens well too.)
7. Your Patterdale will demand a lot of play and exercise, and because he is bred to be a working terrier, he must have a secure, fenced yard to keep him safe.(Yes.)
8. As a general rule, the PTCA does not recommend any terrier breed for families with children under seven years of age. (Lucy is not a fan of kids.)
9. Patterdales are very loving to those who are kind and loving in return. (True true true!)
I am, obviously, the proud "mother" of a Patterdale Terrier!
