Manchester Terriers are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!
#1. "There are two varieties of the Manchester Terrier: Toy and Standard."
#2. "The body of the Manchester Terrier is smooth, compact, and muscular."
#3. "The head is tight skinned, long and narrow, almost flat with a slight indentation up the forehead with a light stop that is visible when viewing the dog from the side. The head is long and tapering."
#4. "When the ears are kept natural they are v-shaped, semi-erect with a front flap that folds over. In the toy variety, the ears are usually naturally erect. When they are cropped they are long and pointed."
#5. "The small eyes are dark, nearly black and almond-shaped."
#6. "The nose is black."
#7. "The teeth should form a scissors or level bite."
#8. "The tail is thicker at the base and tapers to a point."
#9. "The smooth smooth, short, dense coat is tight and comes in black and tan with distinct starting and stopping points, not blended."
#10. "The Manchester Terrier is a high-spirited, powerful, agile, very intelligent, cunning dog which is eager to learn."
#11. "They display the true terrier nature, are independent, and faithful."
#12. "Extremely lively, sporty, alert, keen and vigilant."
#13. "Discerning and devoted, it is loyal and a good friend to its master."
#14. "The Manchester Terrier likes to please its handler and learns quite quickly. These dogs can be outstanding in activities like agility skills and catch and also do well in obedience trials."
#15. "Becoming bored, hyper, destructive, and bark excessively when alone and ignored."
#16. "The Manchester Terrier should be thoroughly socialized when it is young, and be around humans who display leadership towards the dog, along with rules, boundaries and limitations for the dog to follow, to prevent potential aggression."
#17. "This breed needs thorough, firm training."
#18. "A lack of human leadership can result in them becoming demanding, headstrong, protective, snappish, and/or aggressive."
#19. "Manchester Terriers should not be trusted with other small non-canine animals, as the hunting instinct in them is strong."
#20. "They should be introduced to children as a young pup and children should be taught how to display leadership towards the dog."
#21. "If given what they need as a canine animal, they are wonderful family companions."
#22. "Toy: Height 10-12 inches (25-30cm)."
"Toy: Weight 6-8 pounds (2.5-3.5kg) (In the United States and Canada the top weight is 12 pounds (5kg).)"
#23. "Standard: Height 15-16 inches (39-40cm)."
"Standard: Average Weight - Dogs 18 pounds (8kg)
Bitches 17 pounds (7.7kg)"
#24. "The Manchester Terrier is a good dog for apartment living. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. Manchester Terriers prefer warm climates."
#25. "The Manchester Terrier demands plenty of exercise. In addition to the normal daily walks, let it run and play off the leash regularly. These dogs can run very fast and keep the speed up for a long time. This dog greatly enjoys exercising by running alongside a bicycle, provided the amount of exercise is built up gradually. Do not allow this breed off the leash except in a secure area unless it has been trained, as he likes to chase."
#26. "Life Expectancy: About 15 or more years."
Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/manchesterterrier.htm
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