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

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

Active
Faithful
Intelligent
Alert
Instinctual
Trainable

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

Miniature Poodles shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Germany

United States

Water Dog, Barbet

German Shepherd, Patterdale Terrier

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Sable
Brown
Gray
Black

Fawn
Black
Cream
Brown
Red

Miniature Poodles have medium-length coats.

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

Curly

Straight

A Miniature Poodle can have a litter of 14-16 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 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.

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Endocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Cushing's Disease
Idiopathic Epilepsy

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Bladder Stones

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Blood Analysis
Cardiac Ultrasound
Complete Physical Examination

Blood
Eye examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

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

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

Miniature Poodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Go to Park, Walk, Run, Frisbee, Groom, Hike, Play, Nap, Chase, Fetch, Hide & Seek, Dog Parks, Eating Snacks, Yoga, Tug-of-war, Off-leash, Tag

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Miniature Poodle, it's at least 9 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 Patterdale Shepherd, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Miniature Poodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Miniature Poodle feed 1.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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.

The average cost of a Miniature Poodle is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Miniature Poodle 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.

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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Miniature Poodles make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Miniature Poodles are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Miniature Poodles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Miniature Poodles are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

The Miniature Poodle is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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