While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Norwich de Tulears are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Patterbea is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Energetic
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Vocal

Loving
Independent
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Inquisitive
Bold

Norwich de Tulears are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

United Kingdom

Norwich Terrier and Coton de Tulear

Patterdale Terrier and Beagle

2000's

Unknown

Blue
Black

Black

White
Fawn
Brown
Red
Black

Black
White
Red
Brown
Blue

Norwich de Tulears have medium-length coats.

Patterbeas have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

A Norwich de Tulear 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 Patterbea can have a litter of 2-14 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.

None

Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Periodontal Disease

Cataracts
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism

Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

Norwich de Tulears are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Patterbeas 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 Norwich de Tulear, it's at least 8 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 Patterbea, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Norwich de Tulears usually need at least 45 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 Patterbeas 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.

Norwich de Tulears 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 Patterbea has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Norwich de Tulear should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Patterbea should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Clipper

For an average 9-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Norwich de Tulear feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 19-23 pound (9 - 10 kg) Patterbea feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Norwich de Tulear is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Patterbea is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Norwich de Tulear is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Patterbea is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Norwich de Tulears make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Patterbeas can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Norwich de Tulears are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Norwich de Tulears are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Norwich de Tulears are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Patterbeas are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Norwich de Tulears are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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