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Working, preserving, enhancing the Patterdale Terrier

The Elite of Working Terriers.

Working, preserving, enhancing the Patterdale Terrier

The Elite of Working Terriers.

"PTCA: The Pinnacle of Patterdale Terrier Prestige and Tradition Since 1993"

Established in 1993 as the world’s first and most distinguished Patterdale and Fell Terrier Registry, where heritage, excellence and workers are our foundation. For over 30 years the PTCA aimed to safeguard and maintain the distinct unique traits and working legacy of this remarkable little terrier. With members from 47 states and 14 countries, the PTCA hosts an annual events to bring together Patterdale Terrier enthusiasts. There are many exciting things coming from us in the near future so please make sure to check back in.

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Patterdale Terrier Club of America

Patterdale Terrier Club of America (PTCA) – Mission Statement

The Patterdale Terrier Club of America exists to preserve, protect, and promote the true working Patterdale Terrier on a global scale.

As the world’s first official registry and international database dedicated to this breed, our mission is to uphold the highest standards of working integrity, health, and responsible stewardship.

We are committed to:

• Honoring the breed’s heritage and maintaining its working purpose

Through education, events, certifications, and community involvement, we encourage fanciers worldwide to engage their terriers in meaningful work that reflects the breed’s origins.

• Documenting the breed with accuracy, transparency, and integrity

We maintain a comprehensive, worldwide pedigree and registration database focused on genetic accuracy, historical preservation, and clarity for future generations of terrier men and women.

• Uniting a worldwide community of enthusiasts, hunters, breeders, and supporters

We foster collaboration between newcomers and seasoned workers across all countries where the Patterdale is valued, ensuring shared knowledge, ethical breeding, and sustainable practices.

• Elevating the breed through education, publications, and events

From Black Dog Magazine to PTCA-sanctioned digs, trials, and seminars, we provide resources that strengthen the working terrier community and promote long-term success in the field.

• Protecting future generations of working terriers

By setting fair yet rigorous standards and encouraging responsible breeding, training, and ownership, we safeguard the breed’s physical ability, courage, and temperament.

Get to know the Patterdale Terrier Club of America

What is the PAtterdale Terrier club of america ?

The PTCA is a club that truly embodies a sense of the Patterdale community. Workers bred to workers from workers that is the way of the Patterdale Terrier. You may never encounter such dedicated individuals who are so committed to their dogs and exhibit such high quality of character from all walks of life.

PTCA National Terrier TRial

What is the PAtterdale Terrier club of america ?

The largest gathering of Patterdale Terriers in America. You don't know unless you go where your terrier stands against the best!

Digging with your patterdale terrier

If you live with a patterdale then you know you live with the worlds most elite digging terrier

The Terrier of the Fells

WHat is the PTCA

Our goal as the oldest and largest Patterdale Terrier Club in the world is to protect and preserve the unique characteristics and working variate of the worlds elite terrier. To preserve the accurate history of the breed.

The right dog for you?

The Patterdale Terrier is a lot of dog in a very small package. Too much dog for many dog owners. For this reason breeders of this breed tend to be a little more selective with where their puppies go. This helps prevent dogs from being abandoned in shelters and keeps the breeds quality as high as possible. Do your homework before obtaining a Patterdale Terrier.

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Looking for a puppy?

The PTCA Breeders Directory is an Advertising tool that PTCA breeders use to promote their kennels and their terriers.

Working, preserving, enhancing the Patterdale Terrier

Working, preserving, enhancing the Patterdale Terrier

"PTCA: The Pinnacle of Patterdale Terrier Prestige and Tradition Since 1993"

Patterdale Terrier Club of America

Patterdale Terrier Club of America (PTCA) – Mission Statement