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| Breed: Manchester Terrier |
| Also Called: Black and Tan Terrier |
| Height: The Manchester Terrier is about 15-16 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Manchester Terrier weighs between 12-22 lbs. |
| Colors: The Manchester Terrier can be jet black and rich mahogany tan, which should not run or blend into each other. |
| General Appearance: The Manchester Terrier is a small, black, short-coated dog with distinctive rich mahogany markings and a taper style tail. In structure the Manchester presents a sleek, sturdy, yet elegant look, and has a wedge-shaped, long and clean head with a keen, bright, alert expression. The smooth, compact, muscular body expresses great power and agility, enabling the Manchester to kill vermin and course small game. There is no difference between the Standard and the Toy, just size and ear options. |
| Temperment: The Manchester Terrier is a devoted affectionate dog who makes a good house pet and watch dog. It is neither aggressive nor shy. He is keenly observant, devoted, but discerning. Not being a sparring breed, the Manchester is generally friendly with other dogs. |
| Care: The Manchester Terrier requires a daily brushing or a rub down to give their coat a shine. Bathe only when necessary. |
| Health Concerns: NULL |
| Training: The Manchester Terrier needs to be socialized at a very young age. |
| Activity: The Manchester Terrier can obtain their exercise in a small area. Though they love to run free. |
| Life Span: The Manchester Terrier lives an average life of 14-15 years. |
| Litter Size: The Manchester Terrier has an average litter of 2-4 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Manchester Terrier originated in England. |
| Brief History: The Manchester Terrier is a direct descendent of the early English Black and Tan Terrier, which was highly prized for its working ability as a ""ratting"" dog in the industrial areas of the North of England. These early dogs were more rugged than the breed is today, but the Manchester still maintains the physical structure of a working terrier. When first officially classified, all smooth-coated, black and tan terriers (including the smaller, Toy, variety) were called Old English Terriers. The present breed type was said to be influenced by the possible introduction of Whippet blood for refinement, plus the Bull Terrier and White English Terrier. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), UKC |
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