One of one kennels

18/08/2024

Half brother sister breeding focused on the Cocker’s Mayhem dog. Knows how to turn the heat up and and smart but mute so far.

28/07/2024

Why some fanciers are such purest when it comes to digging the dogs. When a working breed of dog, such as the Patterdale Terrier, ceases to perform the job it was originally bred for, it marks the beginning of the end for several reasons:

Loss of Functional Traits

1. **Genetic Drift:** Without the selective pressures of their original work, the traits that made Patterdales exceptional working dogs, such as courage, intelligence, grit, and physical stamina, can diminish over generations. As breeding focuses more on appearance other work or pet qualities, the original essential working characteristics more than likely will be lost.

2. **Behavioral Changes:** Working dogs are bred for specific temperaments and behaviors. Without the need to perform their traditional roles, breeders may no longer prioritize these traits. This can lead to a decline in the breed's hallmark behaviors, like tenacity and problem-solving abilities.

Erosion of Skill Sets

1. **Training and Instinct:** Patterdales are known for their instinctive hunting and tracking skills. When these skills are not honed or required, they can diminish over time. Dogs bred without the need to hunt or work may lose these innate abilities, leading to a less capable breed overall.

2. **Generational Knowledge:** Experienced handlers and breeders pass down knowledge of training and working with these dogs. If the working need diminishes, this knowledge may not be transmitted to future generations, further eroding the breed's capabilities.

Changes in Breeding Focus

1. **Shift to Companion Animals:** As Patterdales become more popular as pets rather than working dogs, breeding priorities shift. Physical traits like appearance may take precedence over working ability, leading to a breed that looks similar but lacks the original functional qualities. You can already see this in some lines of patterdales in America

2. **Health Complications:** Breeding for non-working traits can inadvertently introduce or emphasize health issues. The rigorous physical demands of working dogs often serve as a natural selection process for health and robustness, which may be lost when those pressures are removed.

Loss of Breed Purpose and Identity

1. **Cultural and Historical Significance:** The Patterdale Terrier was developed for specific working roles, and this history is a crucial part of its identity. When these roles are no longer performed, the breed's historical and cultural significance may wane, leading to a diminished appreciation and understanding of its original purpose.

2. **Breed Dilution:** As the breed shifts away from its working roots, it becomes diluted. Crossbreeding to emphasize pet-friendly traits can further erode the distinct characteristics that define the Patterdale Terrier as a working breed.

The decline of working breeds once their original roles became obsolete has been observed throughout history. Here are a few notable examples:

1. **Old English Bulldog**

- **Original Role:** Bred for bull-baiting, a cruel blood sport that involved dogs fighting bulls.
- **Decline:** Bull-baiting was banned in England in 1835. Without the need for their original function, the breed's aggressive and tenacious traits were no longer necessary.
- **Outcome:** The original Old English Bulldog nearly went extinct. It was later recreated through selective breeding to produce modern breeds like the English Bulldog, which are primarily companion animals with very different physical and behavioral traits from their ancestors.

2. **Scottish Deerhound**

- **Original Role:** Bred to hunt red deer in the Scottish Highlands.
- **Decline:** Changes in hunting practices and land use, along with the decline of large game hunting, reduced the need for the Deerhound's skills.
- **Outcome:** While still maintained by enthusiasts, the Scottish Deerhound's numbers declined significantly, and it shifted towards being a show and companion dog, with less emphasis on its original hunting prowess.

3. **Dalmatian**

- **Original Role:** Bred as a coach dog, running alongside carriages to protect them and guard against highwaymen.
- **Decline:** With the advent of motor vehicles, the need for coach dogs disappeared.
- **Outcome:** Dalmatians transitioned into companion animals and firehouse mascots. Their original working traits became less pronounced, and the breed is now often associated with its distinctive appearance rather than its historical function.

4. **Irish Wolfhound**

- **Original Role:** Bred to hunt wolves and other large game in Ireland.
- **Decline:** The extinction of wolves in Ireland and the decline of large game hunting led to a reduced need for this breed.
- **Outcome:** The breed almost went extinct in the 19th century. Efforts to revive it have focused more on preserving the breed's appearance and gentle nature rather than its hunting abilities, resulting in a different type of dog from its original form.

5. **Otterhound**

- **Original Role:** Bred for hunting otters in rivers and streams.
- **Decline:** The decline in otter populations and the banning of otter hunting in the UK in the 1970s made the breed's original purpose obsolete.
- **Outcome:** The Otterhound's numbers dwindled, and it is now considered a rare breed. It is kept primarily for show and companionship, with much of its working instinct lost.

6. **Clumber Spaniel**

- **Original Role:** Bred for hunting in dense cover and retrieving game.
- **Decline:** Changes in hunting practices and the preference for more versatile gun dogs reduced the demand for Clumber Spaniels.
- **Outcome:** The breed became more of a show and companion dog. Selective breeding for appearance over working ability has led to changes in the breed's physical structure and a decline in its hunting skills.

These examples illustrate how the loss of a breed's original function can lead to significant changes in its characteristics, behavior, and even its continued existence. Once the selective pressures for working traits are removed, breeds often shift towards traits favored by show standards or pet owners, which can result in the dilution or loss of the qualities that originally defined them.

Conclusion

The cessation of a breed's traditional work has historically lead to the gradual loss of its defining traits and abilities. For the Patterdale Terrier, this means a reduction in the qualities that make it an exceptional digging dog. Maintaining these breeds in their working roles ensures the preservation of their unique characteristics, genetic diversity, and historical significance.

22/07/2024

One of One’s Mina a worker and producer. Littermate to the One of One’s Moose dog

21/07/2024

🖤🖤🖤

14/07/2024

On standby in the event one of the young guns come up short on a dig.

12/07/2024

Chris Aikens & John Farrell & Big E if I’m not mistaken these were from that 11 foot dig

12/07/2024

Truth be told this heat tests the terriers just as much as the game they keep in place, and almost as much as the earth itself. They better be in good shape if you expect them to cast over mountainous terrain for miles then expect them to engage and stay engaged if they should hit that heat wall.
Shout out to the guys that spent this past week with casting and digging dogs with us.

Pictured is Ashlock’s Widow after a nice dig. A proven worker and producer of workers herself. Some good stuff on a few reputable men’s yards off of her. Daniel Ashlock

12/07/2024

11/07/2024

RIP Darron Andrews or as I always called you big dawg! 💔💔💔 shocked isn’t even the word…..
I had just hit you about “Puppy” just before 3pm today about backing her up to Clint as you always hoped one day would happen….
It’s not every day that you meet someone that has the same moral grounds, same attitude about respect, the same love for family, same appreciation for skilled fighting. It’s not everyday that you automatically click with someone but with you from day one it felt like talking to a family member when I spoke to. When others may have wondered where my aggression comes from at times, you’ve always understood where I was coming from like any one of my 3 brothers. And for those reasons you will forever be a brother of mine. Rest easy Big Homie💔💔

10/07/2024

In a working terrier a healthy balance between courage and intelligence is essential. The most effective terriers are those that combine grit with a sharp mind, allowing them to tackle challenges with determination and strategy. These dogs possess the tenacity to confront any obstacle head-on, yet they also have the smarts to navigate complex situations. The ideal terrier, in my opinion has a mindset of "Hide wherever you want. I will find you and when I do I going drag you out the same way you came in," exemplifies this perfect blend, making them exceptional worker for every kind of situation. In a tight set with game that is not interested in going through a terrier you can dig plenty of game with an intelligent terrier that has less grit. And often they will get a lot of courage when you break through to them. But in a more open set with game that is interested in bringing the heat to the terrier or game that has no choice but to go through the terrier (such as a c**n that does not have the option of digging away) you will need a terrier with plenty of grit or crops and livestock will continue to be lost by the same critter your terrier encountered because you won’t be bagging that fur if your terrier can keep the game still.

09/07/2024

3x0’s Kaos as a younger dog.

08/07/2024

A nice one we put together Ole “3XO’s Mina!” Good nose, one track mind, 12 pounds, athletic and spandable even by a smaller man’s hands.
Since landing back on the east coast she’s been consistently proving her worth and showing that she’s a true terrier through and through. Much like her littermate “3XO’s Moose “

07/07/2024

A Good man and his terrier Pippin. A worker from workers that were bred worker to worker themselves. RIP Pippen.

02/07/2024

29/06/2024

She’s all cleaned up and ready to go again if you ask her.

25/06/2024

"Believe you can, and you're halfway there."

05/06/2024

You’ve got to comb through them

15/05/2024

The whole litter seems to be a bunch of thugs.😂😂

14/05/2024

One of One's Jeffrey Dahmer

07/03/2024

Share your spandable terriers

01/03/2024

A decent read. Because the earths/sets are tighter/smaller in the states than say the other side of the pond the size of the terrier is very important for earth work. But people tend to ask the wrong question in relation to size. That question being “how much does the dog weigh”.

THE GEOMETRY OF TERRIER WORK

Dog weights go up a lot with a very little increase in size, due to some very basic geometry.

First, let's consider the geometry of a Red Fox.

The late Barry Jones, professional terrierman to the Cotswold Foxhounds in Andovers Ford, and a former Chairman and President of the Fell and Moorland Working Terrier Club, and the founding Chairman of the National Working Terrier Federation, spanned an average of 300 foxes a year and said "I have not encountered a fox which could not be spanned at 14 inches circumference."

A dog with a chest span of 14 inches, the same as that of a fox, has a chest that takes up 15.59 square inches of space.

A dog with a chest of 16 inches, however, is a dog that is taking up 20.37 square inches of space.

A dog with an 18 inch chest circumference is a dog that is taking up 25.78 square inches of space in the pipe.

And what about an AKC or JRTCA go-to-ground tunnel? Those have an interiour space of 81 square inches!

This is just square area. Cubic area gives you even more impressive numbers.

For example, something that is one yard on each side (height, length, depth) is one cubic yard, but something that is 3 yards on each side is 27 cubic yards (3 by 3 by 3). The same thing happens with dogs; as height increases, so too does length and width, and these dimensions compound each other.

In the end, it is not weight or height that determines a terrier's ability to work so much as chest size -- and of course a strong dose of desire, a big dose of nose, and a willingness to use its voice.

No matter how much desire a dog has, however, it cannot overcome too large a chest size. Flexability has nothing to do with it except at the margins. Nothing is more plastic than water, and yet you still cannot put a half gallon of water in a pint bottle.

A den pipe is anywhere from 10 to 40 feet long -- far too long for a dog to excavate except, perhaps, at a few tight spots. A dog that is digging a lot to get to the quarry is bottling itself up by pushing dirt behind it, and is likely to reach his or her destination exhausted and oxygen depleted, without the room to properly maneuver to avoid the slashing teeth of the quarry. It is a disaster waiting to happen.

The bottom line: Few dogs are too little or too smart to work, but many are too large and too dumb.

28/02/2024

Speaking on genetics and bloodlines! Did you know that full siblings typically share around 50% of their genetics, while half-siblings only share about 25%? It's a fascinating aspect of canine genetics. But here's the kicker: virtually every bloodline has had its shining stars at some point. What truly matters isn't just the bloodline itself, but where you get your dog, what breeders do with their dogs, the standards they uphold, and the care they put into breeding. It's about responsible breeding practices, dedication to the breed standard, and ensuring the health and well-being of every pup. So, when looking for your worker, remember, it's not just about the bloodline; just because someone has the same line as the next person dosent mean the dogs are the same. A bigger deciding factor is the breeder's commitment and passion for producing healthy future workers from proven workers.

31/01/2024

“You are always one dig away from getting your heart broken”
In the realm of hunting, we often hear triumphant tales of discoveries, yet the silent struggles of dogs finding nothing go unreported by most. The joy of hunters with a successful dogs are celebrated regularly, but we rarely acknowledge the "day walkers" – dogs that quit on the job.
On this side of the pond, quite a few breeders will embrace a day walker, even breeding to them. A peculiar trend where proven dogs, untested dogs, day walkers and those with flashy pedigrees coexist.
We've witnessed it firsthand with a promising terrier from our yard. After over a year of hunting nutria, she stumbled upon a racc**n in a set and decided to break our heart. I’ve witnessed it first hand from many other yards as well (every family of terriers will produce a quitter here and there) a while ago we had a dog direct off the Gundy dog which was a day walker that was out of a very good female from a good terrier man. While others would keep damn near anything they get their hands on that comes down from my dogs or Gundy in hopes of having the genetics for breeding, what do you think we did with the dog off Gundy? It was immediately culled. Without excuse or hesitation. I can say the same thing for Easy, Bill, Black Iris, Mayham, DC, cobra and others. But the difference is there will be no pups down from subpar dogs with pretty peds coming from us.
Chances are this is why the breed seemed watered down in the States when I first came back to it. Irresponsible breeders, accidental litters, a penchant for pedigrees, and breedings made for drama overshadowing the breed's essence.
Since the American patterdale terrier Association has emergence it spotlighted these issues, bringing overdue acknowledgment of the dedicated Americans consistently work their dogs to the breeds standard, avoiding breeding unproven pups, and responsibly culling the lesser individuals from their gene pool.
Here's a toast to those preserving the true spirit of the breed on this side of the pond! Cheers to the men and women working their dogs behind the scenes.
Here’s to the terriers that are not afraid of the dark and the family’s of dogs being worked to a standard that EVERYONE can respect.

27/01/2024

A working breed requires responsible breeders to continue on. In the world of responsible breeding, accidental pairings of unproven dogs can initiate a cascade effect. When offspring from such pairings are bred without proper evaluation or validation, it raises concerns about the potential dilution of the breed's quality. And this happens faster than most people understand. Because just that quickly you are at two generations of unproven dogs in the event the pups are placed with someone that doesn’t get proper work out of them before breeding them. Let say these same individuals claim the source that the parents of this second generation doesn’t work their dogs well that means 3 generations of those dogs are not proven workers. To breed such dogs together as puppies now puts them at 4 generations without seeing proper work. 4 generations with only one dog that’s seen more than one season and something more than rats as work. That’s according to your calculations. So no while I’ve never had an interest in a monopoly I certainly have an interest in keeping my family of dogs amongst others that hold the same standards as myself which would be others that work their dogs proving them before breeding.
It’s essential to recognize that even proven dogs can fall short as producers. Their genetic contributions may not always guarantee the desired traits.
Now, picture the consequences when three or four generations of unproven terriers are bred together—
Responsible breeding practices are crucial to maintain the working ability, health, temperament, and overall standard of any breed.
There is a reason when I came back to the breed it seemed to be in a watered down state in the states. Do your homework before buying a pup. Certain lines from certain family’s have been and more than likely will continue to be watered down. 💦 that ain’t this and this ain’t. There’s a difference between chasing a name and having a family of dogs.

25/01/2024

One of One’s Nasty AKA Leather Face.

23/01/2024

Good kid he is!!

23/01/2024

A son off of One of One’s shooter out of Tina with a days work (four racc**ns) plus a coyote (not worked by him). Still a very young dog.

23/01/2024

Don't linger in the shadows of greatness. Just as we don't admire a dog solely for being the offspring of a good dog. We dont admire a man for the simple fact his father did something worthwhile. Dog and man alike need to be great in their OWN RIGHT.

One of One’s Hass