Why you should support the PTCA?

 Why Should You Support the PTCA?

Supporting the PTCA is crucial for preserving and protecting the unique working characteristics and heritage of the original Patterdale Terrier. As a member, your support enables the PTCA to continue its educational efforts and advocacy for this elite digging dog, renowned for handling quarry that proves too challenging for less substantial and gritty terriers.

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The authentic Patterdale Terrier, known for its remarkable digging abilities and resilience, is facing division into various variants that dilute its working prowess. These variants cannot match the true substance and grit of the original Patterdale Terrier, which has been bred for its exceptional working capabilities for generations.

Support the PTCA

Established as the premier breed club for the original Patterdale Terrier, the PTCA is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of this elite working dog. We stand firm against all-breed/kennel club registration, which risks standardizing and altering the terrier into something unrecognizable. Our members have consistently upheld our principles, ensuring that the Patterdale Terrier remains a versatile and capable working terrier.

Our mission is to protect and preserve the Patterdale Terrier as it has always been: a resilient, intelligent, and tenacious working dog. The PTCA's opposition to kennel club registration stems from the desire to prevent those focused on profit and showing from turning this terrier into a "pure breed," which would ultimately change its fundamental nature.

Variations of the Patterdale Terrier are now being recognized as separate breeds by various organizations, threatening the distinct identity of the original working terrier. The PTCA works tirelessly to prevent these changes and to keep the Patterdale Terrier a unique, healthy, and intelligent companion.

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Your support is vital to our mission. Join us in protecting this exceptional breed! As a member, you will enjoy numerous benefits while contributing to the preservation of the elite digging Patterdale Terrier.