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Patterdale Terrier Club Of America Patterdale Terrier Club of America PTCA Breed Standard Patterdale Pictures Patterdale Pictures II Patterdale Breeders Membership Application Patterdale Terrier Registration Transfer Of Ownership Classifieds: Available Patterdales Old 001 Titled Working Patterdales Patterdale Kennels Patterdale Terrier The Elite of Working Terriers . The Patterdale Terrier Club Of America was introduced in 1993 for the sole purpose of preserving this unique breed. At all times, the PTCA strives to retain the Patterdale's natural instincts and to gain recognition as a viable breed. The PTCA currently has members from 43 states and 14 countries. The Patterdale Terrier Club Of America offers one annual event, preferably at a different location, from the previous year. 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. They are also gaining recognition as a companion dog by being considerably more laid-back and tractable than some other working terrier breeds. The bonding traits of Patterdale Terriers give them an overwhelming desire to please, whether working or playing. In the home, Patterdales are affectionate, gentle and with positive reinforcement, are very well behaved. They bask in the attention of their people. The Patterdale Terrier is intelligent and sensitive. They learn very quickly with positive reinforcement............ .they do not do well with a heavy hand. 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. As a general rule, the PTCA does not recommend any terrier breed for families with children under seven years of age. Patterdales are very loving to those who are kind and loving in return. WHERE DID THEY COME FROM? Patterdales have an historical background dating back a hundred years in the Lakes Region of Northern England. 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. They are also gaining recognition as a companion dog by being considerably more laid-back and tractable than some other working terrier breeds. The bonding traits of Patterdale Terriers give them an overwhelming desire to please, whether working or playing. In the home, Patterdales are affectionate, gentle and with positive reinforcement, are very well behaved. They bask in the attention of their people. The Patterdale Terrier is intelligent and sensitive. They learn very quickly with positive reinforcement............ .they do not do well with a heavy hand. 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. As a general rule, the PTCA does not recommend any terrier breed for families with children under seven years of age. Patterdales are very loving to those who are kind and loving in return. PTCA Services The is a Registry and Pedigree Service, featuring Registrations on over 3,400 Patterdales and Pedigrees on approximately 13,000 Patterdales. A quarterly On-Line newsletter, "THE BLACK DOG" is sent to members. Assistance for owners/breeders and prospective fanciers in obtaining information on the breed. Field Championships (FC) are awarded based on merit. Candidates are monitored through working observations from other terriermen. Continuous and exceptional working ability are the main criteria. Hall of Fame (HOF) Patterdale Terriers are selected because their great impact on the breed, either through working ability or progeny. Must be nominated by a 'second party' (not the terrier's owner). All titles are indicated on Patterdale Terrier Club Of America Pedigrees in "Red highlights". Contacting the PTCA: Yearly membership: US - (1st Year) $20.00 and subsequent years at $14.00 Outside US - $25.00 or Euro equivalent Terrier Registration: (see Registration Page) NEW PTCA FACILITIES ARE HERE!! Cyril Breay with Gem and Skiffle A man and his legendary working terriers in Cumbria, England. PTCA Mailing Address: PTCA, 713 Wilson Avenue, Cleveland, WI 53015 <div></div><script> <!-- function SiteStats_59(){ var t=new Date(); var u='http://www.ptca.00go.com/cgi-bin/sitestats.gif?p='+escape(location.href)+';r='+escape(document.referrer)+';t='+t.getTime(); var I=new Image(1,1); I.src=u; } SiteStats_59(); //--></script><noscript></noscript><br /><h3></h3><!--end text_1--><div></div><div></div><div></div><div id="bottombuffer"></div><!-- text here--><div></div><div id="searcharea"><!--begin search--></div>...