The Manchester Terriers
were registered as separate breeds until 1959 when they became a single breed
with the Toy Manchester Terrier. Now they have
two varieties, the Toy and the Standard. The Toy is an exact model replica of
the Standard. This breed is thought to be a contributing progenitor to several
other breeds.Both have cropped erect ears or naturally drop ears. They
have hardly a stop at all on the face, and come in colors of black and tan.
They have the usual Doberman markings. Manchester Terriers are a true terrier:
inquisitive, alert and keen to investigate and look into everything. They have
a long lifespan, a high activity level and a good watchdog bark. They are intelligent,
one-person dogs. They can, however, be difficult to train and do not readily
obey their owners. They cannot be trusted around small animals either, as they
have a high prey drive. Despite this, Manchester Terriers are easy to care for,
clean, alert and make excellent companions.
