A true terrier with laughable antics, and catalogued in standard and toy varieties with the difference being in the ear size, the Manchester Terrier is today mostly a show dog or companion dog. Back in history, the dog was bred to hunt vermin supported by its strong compact body showing impressive power and agility, well manners and responsiveness, love for digging and barking, and free, effortless pace. The Manchester terrier is smooth-haired with small bright eyes, deep chest, narrow flat skull, long tapering nose, coat in black or tan colors, slightly arched topline, and a long tail giving the dog a sleek, racy, spirited, and athletic look.
Manchester Terriers have a withers height between 15”-16” (38-41 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 12-22 lb (5-10 kg). The Manchester Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 19”-21” (48-53 cm), standing height between 20”-22” (51-56 cm), and a typical lifespan of 14-16 years.
A true terrier with laughable antics, and catalogued in standard and toy varieties with the difference being in the ear size, the Manchester Terrier is today mostly a show dog or companion dog. Back in history, the dog was bred to hunt vermin supported by its strong compact body showing impressive power and agility, well manners and responsiveness, love for digging and barking, and free, effortless pace. The Manchester terrier is smooth-haired with small bright eyes, deep chest, narrow flat skull, long tapering nose, coat in black or tan colors, slightly arched topline, and a long tail giving the dog a sleek, racy, spirited, and athletic look.
Manchester Terriers have a withers height between 15”-16” (38-41 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 12-22 lb (5-10 kg). The Manchester Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 19”-21” (48-53 cm), standing height between 20”-22” (51-56 cm), and a typical lifespan of 14-16 years.
