Patterdale Terrier: healthy weight & calories
A healthy adult Patterdale Terrier usually weighs 5 to 6.5 kg (11 to 14.3 lb). That is a wide range because frame size varies a lot even within one breed, so how they feel under your hands matters more than the number alone.
Estimated for a Patterdale Terrier at 5.8 kg, a healthy weight in the middle of the breed range. Resting energy is 70 × weight0.75 kcal; the multiplier below scales it up for how much they move and whether they are desexed.
| Activity | Desexed | Entire |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly restsa few short potty walks | 312 kcal | 364 kcal |
| Short daily walks20 to 30 minutes total | 364 kcal | 416 kcal |
| Active most days45 to 60 minutes, some play | 416 kcal | 468 kcal |
| Very activeruns, hikes or dog sport | 468 kcal | 520 kcal |
Puppies get roughly twice their resting energy while growing, about 520 kcal a day at this weight, but puppy needs change every few weeks so this is a starting point, not a fixed number. Seniors typically need about 10% less than an adult at the same activity level.
High energy dogs often gain weight when the exercise drops rather than when the food goes up. Keep the weekly plan steady and the portions weighed.
Studies of dogs a similar size to a Patterdale Terrier found overweight dogs had a shorter median life span than lean ones, by 1.0 to 2.3 years (Salt et al. 2019). That is an association from observational data, not a promise, but it is one of the largest studies of its kind.
This page gives a breed-level estimate. For portions in grams, a calorie target adjusted for your dog's own age, activity and desexed status, and a 7-day activity plan, take the free 60-second check.
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A healthy adult Patterdale Terrier typically weighs 5 to 6.5 kg (11 to 14.3 lb). Frame size varies a lot within a breed, so body condition (can you feel the ribs?) matters more than the number on the scale.
How many calories does a Patterdale Terrier need a day?
A desexed adult Patterdale Terrier at a healthy weight typically needs roughly 364 kcal a day with short daily walks, more if they are very active or not desexed, less if they mostly rest. Use the calculator below for a number tailored to your dog.
Similar breeds: Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Mudi
Also see: the dog calorie calculator · is my dog overweight? · all breeds
This is an estimate, not a diagnosis. Talk to your vet before changing your dog's diet or exercise. How we work this out