Manchester Terrier
Breed Profile
Group: Terrier
Origin: England
Colour: Jet black and rich mahogany tan
Lifespan: 13 to 14 years
keen • alert • discerning • determined • tenacious • devoted
Owner's Guide
Clean and cat-like, Manchester Terriers appear very delicate, but are robust and determined underneath. Active and curious, they have not lost their desire to hunt. They are wary and aloof with strangers, but affectionate and devoted to their owners.
Originally bred to hunt and kill rats and rabbits.
Special characteristics
The Manchester Terrier is alert and easily aroused, and has a hard bite.
Exercise requirements
Medium. Active and likes to be entertained.
Attitude to
owners affectionate, devoted
children good if raised with them
other pets may kill small pets, may injure cats unless raised with them
strangers wary, aloof
unfamiliar dogs good if well socialized
Perfect owner
Gentle, playful experienced owner who can provide enough activity to keep this active dog entertained and who will enjoy its independent nature.
Potential problems
Tends to bark excessively. Lack of exercise may lead to escapes.
Manchester Terriers, unlike the smaller English Toy Terrier, have ears that fold over and hang down.
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