PTCA Services

The Patterdale Terrier Club of America is a Registry and Pedigree Service, featuring Registrations on over 3,400 Patterdales and Pedigrees on approximately 13,000 Patterdales.

A quarterly Online newsletter, “THE BLACK DOG” is sent to members. Assistance for owners/breeders and prospective fanciers in obtaining information on the breed.

Field Championships (FC) are awarded based on merit. Candidates are monitored through working observations from other terrier men. Continuous and exceptional working ability are the main criteria. Hall of Fame (HOF) Patterdale Terriers are selected because their great impact on the breed, either through working ability or progeny. Must be nominated by a ‘second party’ (not the terrier’s owner).

All titles are indicated on Patterdale Terrier Club Of America Pedigrees are in “Red highlights”.

PTCA Membership

PTCA  Membership *Lifetime Membership $65   *Yearly Membership $25 You MUST to be a current PTCA member before you can register your Patterdale with The PTCA.If you would like to become a […]

PTCA Terrier Registration

PTCA Memberships MUST be paid up-to-date to register a terrier using the following form. To pay your yearly membership or to become a lifetime member please register here.

PTCA Transfer Of Ownership

Current membership is required of new owner to complete PTCA Transfer Of Ownership of your new Patterdale Terrier. Click here to purchase a PTCA membership. The current name of the Registered Terrier will remain the same- this cannot be changed. No Exceptions. If you do not transfer ownership of your PTCA registered terrier the original […]

Become A Black Dog Newsletter Contributor!

Do you have stories to tell about your experiences Patterdale Terrier? Knowledgeable on hunting or breeding terriers, insightful information on Genetics, Veterinary Care? Training Tips…. Maybe Field Trials are your thing! The PTCA publishes The Black Dog newsletter quarterly sending it to our members via email and we are constantly looking for contributors. If you […]