Written as a companion guide to The Patterdale Terrier, The Patterdale Terrier Companion is an interesting and informative stand-alone read which is based on over thirty years of careful research and practical experience. Patterdale Terriers have become increasingly popular as working dogs, show dogs and family pets during the past few years and they remain one of the few breeds which also has a history that is both traceable and quite recent. The history of the Patterdale Terrier, including famous stud dogs and brood bitches of various strains, is comprehensively recorded throughout the pages of this fascinating book; but this must be considered far more than just a dog-breed book, as the breeders themselves, indeed, the creators of the breed, Cyril Breay and Frank Buck, in particular, are discussed in detail, making this essential reading for all who are interested in this type of terrier.