There are two varieties of the Manchester Terrier: Toy and Standard. Originally called the Black & Tan Terrier, the Manchester Terrier is a small, compact, agile dog with a long tapering head. The ears are v-shaped, and may be naturally folded over, pricked up, or cropped (in the toy variety, the ears must be naturally erect). The small dark eyes are almond-shaped. The nose is black. The teeth should form a scissors bite. The back is slightly arched - showing the breed's Whippet heritage. The short, whip tail tapers to a point. The coat colors are black & tan.
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The
Manchester Terrier  is a
high-spirited, very intelligent, and cunning dog which is eager to learn.
They display the true Terrier nature, are independent, and faithful.
Extremely lively, sporty, alert, keen and vigilant. Discerning and
devoted, it is loyal and a good friend to its master. The Manchester
Terrier likes to please its handler and learns quite quickly. They
thrive on attention from their owners. They do not do well left alone
for long periods of time. They can become bored, hyper, destructive, and
bark excessively if left alone and ignored. They very much wish to
be with their people. These dogs can be outstanding in activities like
agility skills and catch and also do well in obedience trials. The
Manchester Terrier should be thoroughly socialized when it is young to
prevent potential aggression. He can be headstrong, protective and
snappish if not raised properly. This breed needs thorough, firm
training. Sources differ on the breed's combativeness with other dogs.
Ask your breeder about this characteristic in specific lines. Manchester
Terriers should not be trusted with other small non-canine animals and
must be introduced to children as a young pup.
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Height 10-12 inches (25-30cm) Toy: Weight 6-8 pounds (2.5-3.5kg) In the United States and Canada the top weight is 12 pounds (5kg). Standard: Height 15-16 inches (39-40cm) Standard: Average Weight - Dogs 18 pounds (8kg) Bitches 17 pounds (7.7kg)Some lines are prone to a blood problem called glaucoma. Also some are prone to a bleeding disorder called Von Willebrand's disease, but this is rare and wounds heal quickly. If left out in the sun for long periods, heat bumps may appear along its back.The Manchester Terrier is a good dog for apartment living. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. Manchester Terriers prefer warm climates.
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The Manchester Terrier
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Manchester Terrier originally
called the "Black and Tan", nickname is the "rat terrier"
since it was developed as a rat hunter in nineteenth century Manchester,
England by a man named John Hulme. The Manchester was considered to be
the best vermin hunting breed of the day. A Manchester Terrier named
Billy supposedly killed 100 rats in only 6 minutes, 13 seconds in a
British contest! The Manchester Terrier was the result of crosses
between the Black & Tan Terrier and the Whippet. There are two types
of Manchester Terrier: the Standard and Toy. The Toy variety became
popular during the reign of Queen Victoria, when miniaturization was the
rage. Some tiny Victorian-age dogs weighed only 2½ pounds (1kg). Today,
the Manchester is primarily a companion, though the Standard Manchester
can still serve as a rodent killer. The Manchester Terrier's popularity
has somewhat diminished, even in its native city. The Manchester Terrier
was used in the development of several breeds, among them the Doberman
Pinscher, and the Airedale Terrier.
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