Manchester Terrier (Toy)
Also called Toy Black and Tan Terrier and Toy Manchester Terrier
- Apartment friendly
- Barks a lot
The Manchester Terrier (Toy) is a small, energetic breed that was originally bred to hunt rats.
- Weight
- 7–11 lb (3–5 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 10–12 in (25–30 cm)
- Life span
- 14–17 years
- Exercise
- About 30 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Manchester, England (19th century (1800s))
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Good in an apartment
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Clever
Devoted
Discerning
Keen
Spirited
Coat colours
Black and tan
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC)
Caring for a Manchester Terrier (Toy)
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Breeds of a similar size
All toy breeds
Sources
- Manchester Terrier (Toy) - Dog Breed Information | AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Official Standard of the Manchester Terrier - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Manchester Terrier (Toy) - The Westminster Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- Manchester Terrier Dog Breed Information and Pictures (opens in a new tab)
- Manchesters As Pets - American Manchester Terrier Club (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).