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Description: 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.

Other Names: Black and Tan Terrier, Gentleman's Terrier

Type: Terrier

Height for Standard Variety: 15 - 16 inches.
Weight for Standard Variety: 12 - 22 lbs.
Height for Toy Variety: 10 - 12 inches.
Weight for Toy Variety: 7 - 12 lbs.

Colors: Jet black and rich tan or mahogany. Much the same markings as the Doberman, the tan or mahogany markings generally appear on the muzzle, forelegs, on the chest, inside the ears and on the underside of the tail. They also sometimes have tan "eyebrows".
Coat: Close, smooth, sleek, short, and glossy.

Temperament: Manchester Terriers are intelligent, personable, and high-strung. They have a lot of energy, are alert and will use their bark to let their owners know what is going on. Manchester Terriers are affectionate with family, wary of strangers and adaptable. They can be possessive and also like to dig. They are not good with other small pets, as they will probably hunt them. They are good with children, although they are not as good with smaller children. Manchester Terriers are said to have a short temper. They should be trained and socialized to avoid such aggressive behaviors.
With Children: Yes, but may not tolerate the hectic activity of young children.
With Pets: May be overly aggressive to other animals; untrustworthy with small pets.
Special Skills: Ratter and family pet.

Watch-dog: Very High. Manchester Terriers are very alert and on the lookout for anything unusual.
Guard-dog: Medium.

Care and Training: Manchester Terriers are easy to care for as all they require is a daily brushing or a rub down to give their coat a shine. Bathe only when necessary. Manchester Terriers obtain their exercise in a small area, but do enjoy a good run. They should be socialized at a young age to prevent aggressive hostilities toward other animals. Apartments are fine for this breed as long as exercise is given.
Learning Rate: High. Obedience - Low. Problem Solving - Medium. Although intelligent, being a terrier, the Manchester has a mind of its own.

Activity: Very High. They are a very active breed; very energetic.
Special Needs: Socialization and training.
Living Environment: Apartment is okay if daily walks are given, or a house with a yard is good. They are adaptable, and this breed is good for the elderly with their alerting bark, easy maintenance, and preferable companionship to one person. The best owner for this breed would be an individual, active or sedentary, living in the country, suburbia or city environment.