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A Manchester Terrier is a small dog breed within terriers, which is pretty common in the UK.
The Manchester Terrier is said to be a descendant of the now extinct breed, the Black and Tan Terrier, which can be traced all the way back to the Middle Ages. However, the Manchester Terrier was not that popular until the 20th century, when the UK experienced major problems with rats in the cities due to poor decontamination. Therefore, a dog was bred that could help fight the rats, which posed a bigger and bigger health problem for the inhabitants of the cities. The result was the Manchester Terrier as we know it today. Today, however, the breed is primarily a companion dog.
The Manchester Terrier appears as an elegant and streamlined dog that shares many characteristics with the German Dobermann. In appearance, the two breeds are generally very similar to each other - the Manchester Terrier is just significantly smaller. The Manchester Terrier is said to be the ancestor of the German Dobermann, and it is from here that the Dobermann has its black color. A Manchester Terrier is typically between 38 cm and 41 cm tall and weighs between 8 and 11 kg. The males are usually larger than the females. The breed has a short, dense and smooth coat, which does not require much fur care. The coat is predominantly black with reddish-brown markings. The ears are small and V-shaped and lie down. They have been cut in the past, which is illegal today.
Since the breed was originally used for rat hunting, it is a very energetic and lively dog ​​who likes to be active. You can therefore easily train the dog for different tasks and the breed is well suited for agility.
However, the hunting instinct of the breed can make it problematic to walk the dog without a leash, as it will react to anything that moves quickly. If it sees, for example, a hare or another wild animal, it will be difficult to call it back, unless it is very well brought up. The Manchester Terrier is also a very loving dog that attaches itself very closely to its family. It thrives best in company, and is not suitable for being alone for long periods of time. It is therefore not a breed to choose if you are out of the house a lot, where the dog will then be alone at home. The breed may well be a little shy and reserved towards strangers. If you have guests that the dog has not met before, it is recommended that you let the dog come to them when it is ready. It is recommended that you make sure to socialize the dog with both other dogs and children from the time it is a puppy, so that it is easier to get along with them when it grows up. Due to the breed's high activity level and lively nature, it is not a dog that is suitable to be kept in an apartment. It also tends to bark, which can cause problems with other people when living in an apartment. Finally, the breed, like all other terriers, is a dog with its own opinions and which may well be a bit stubborn. And as with all other terriers, the Manchester Terrier gets a lot of personality for a dog in a relatively small body.
As the Manchester Terrier has a short coat, it does not require much fur care. A daily wiping of the coat to remove dust and loose hair is usually enough. However, the dog's short coat does not protect the dog very much from the cold, so it may be necessary to give it a small "coat" in the winter. The breed is generally in good health, and the average life expectancy is 14 to 16 years, but it can easily get even older. Examples have been seen of the Manchester Terrier, which has been up to 18 years old.
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