Active
Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Social
Steady
Fearless
Spirited
Assertive
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Bold
Energetic
Inquisitive
Confident
Friendly
Intelligent

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

Patterdale Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Lhasaliers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Patterdale Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Lhasa Apso and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Black Smooth-Coated Fell Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

American Canine Registry
American Rare Breed Association
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

Unknown

1950's

Hazel

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Fawn
Silver
Red
Gray
Black

Pied
Brown
Red
Black

Lhasaliers are known for their coat length.

Patterdale Terriers have short coats.

A Lhasalier can have a litter of 4-6 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 Terrier can have a litter of 11-14 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.

Lhasaliers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Patterdale Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Cherry Eye
Sebaceous Adenitis
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Syringomyelia
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Episodic Falling
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

None Known

None Known

Eye Infections

Heart
Hip & Eye
Full Physical Examination
Blood and Urine Tests

Ear Examination
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Lhasaliers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Patterdale Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Lhasalier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Lhasaliers need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Patterdale Terriers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Lhasaliers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Lhasaliers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Patterdale Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walk, Run, Play, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Eating Snacks, Belly rubs, Relaxing, Tricks, Playing fetch

Playing Ball

Lhasaliers are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lhasalier dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Patterdale Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lhasalier, it's at least 3 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 Terrier, it's at least 16 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lhasaliers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Patterdale Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Lhasaliers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Patterdale Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder

The average cost of a Lhasalier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Patterdale Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 per day.

Lhasalier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Patterdale Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

The Patterdale Terrier is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Lhasaliers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Patterdale Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

Lhasaliers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Lhasaliers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Patterdale Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Patterdale Terriers can be difficult to train and require consistent and patient training.