Toy Manchester Terrier

Toy Manchester Terrier

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A Toy Manchester Terrier is a small breed of terrier in the toy dog group. There are two varieties of the Manchester Terrier: Toy and Standard. Originally called the Black & Tan Terrier, the Manchester Terrier is a small, compact, agile dog with a long tapering head. The ears are v-shaped, and may be naturally folded over, pricked up, or cropped (in the toy variety, the ears must be naturally erect). The small dark eyes are almond-shaped. The nose is black. The teeth should form a scissors bite. The back is slightly arched – showing the breed’s Whippet heritage. The short, whip tail tapers to a point. The coat colors are black & tan.

A Toy Manchester Terrier is a small breed of terrier in the toy dog group. While the name is sometimes used synonymously with that of the English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan), these are actually separate breeds.

  • Toy Terrier
  • Manchester Terrier

The Manchester Terrier is a high-spirited, very intelligent, and cunning dog which is eager to learn. They display the true Terrier nature, are independent, and faithful. Extremely lively, sporty, alert, keen and vigilant. Discerning and devoted, it is loyal and a good friend to its master. The Manchester Terrier likes to please its handler and learns quite quickly. They thrive on attention from their owners. They do not do well left alone for long periods of time. They can become bored, hyper, destructive, and bark excessively if left alone and ignored. 

They very much wish to be with their people. These dogs can be outstanding in activities like agility skills and catch and also do well in obedience trials. The Manchester Terrier should be thoroughly socialized when it is young to prevent potential aggression. He can be headstrong, protective and snappish if not raised properly. This breed needs thorough, firm training. Sources differ on the breed’s combativeness with other dogs. Ask your breeder about this characteristic in specific lines. Manchester Terriers should not be trusted with other small non-canine animals and must be introduced to children as a young pup.

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