Dog breeds :
Black and Tan Toy Terrier / Manchester Terrier
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General
The Manchester Terrier comes in two
varieties, the Toy Manchester Terrier
and the Standard Manchester Terrier.
Standard Manchester Terriers range
from 12 to 22 pounds, while the Toy
Manchester Terrier is under 12
pounds.
Characteristics
The Manchester Terrier follows the same general requirements of most working
terrier breeds. The Manchester Terrier breed has two varieties, Standard and
Toy. Black and Tan is the only acceptable color.
Temperament
As it is a terrier, the Manchester
should be lively and alert. However,
the Manchester Terrier is also a
non-sparring terrier and therefore
should be amicable to both humans
and other dogs. Extreme
nervousness and extreme
aggression are not appropriate
characteristics of the Manchester
Terrier. Manchester Terriers have
above average intelligence and
perform well in obedience, agility,
and other activities.
History
Black and Tan Terriers have existed
in Great Britain for hundreds of years
and are cited as one of the oldest of
the terriers. A breeder from
Manchester, John Hulme, is credited
with crossing the rough Black and
Tan Terrier with the Whippet in the
1800s to produce the sleek, agile
and powerful Manchester Terrier we
see today. Some have suggested
that Italian Greyhounds and
Dachshunds may have also played a
role in the creation of the Manchester
Terrier. The Manchester Terrier in
turn is credited as a foundation dog
used in the development of other dog
breeds, including the Doberman
Pinscher, the Australian Terrier, the
German Hunting Terrier and the
Lancaster Heeler.
Origin
England
Utilization
Manchester Terriers were originally
bred to hunt vermin (a task they still
excel at) and to be companion
animals.
Classification
Terriers
Size
Small
Height
-
Weight
Standard: 12-22 pounds; Toy: under 12 pounds
Grooming
Little
Excercise
Moderate
Activity
Medium
Locality
Town
Health
generally a healthy breed; breeders should tests for von Willebrands Disease, Leggs Calves Perthese and thyroid disorder
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