Toy Manchester Terrier
Toy Group
Height at Shoulders
10-12 in
Weight
<12 lbs
Life Expectancy
15-17 yrs
History
The Manchester Terrier originated in Manchester in the mid-1800's. Mill workers in the area wanted to develop a multi-purpose dog that could be used for two activities: rabbit hunting and rat baiting- the sport of letting a dog loose in a pit of rats and betting on how fast it could finish them off. Breeders crossed Black and Tan Terriers with Whippets to achieve a dog that could excel at both: the Toy Manchester Terrier.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Toy Manchester Terriers will display the exact characteristics typical of the breed, most share a personality and temperament can be generalized by the characteristic rankings below.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Intelligence
★★★★☆
Affection Towards Family
★★★★☆
Friendliness Towards Strangers
★★★☆☆
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
★★★☆☆
Exercise Needs
★★★☆☆
Energy Level
★★★★☆
Sensitivity
★★★☆☆
Noise Level
★★★★☆
Prey Drive
★★★★★
Shedding
★★★☆☆
Common Traits
Loyal to their families and thrive on lots of affection, but won't beg for it
Might bring you their dead prey- and not always intact
Very intelligent free-thinkers which makes them a bit stubborn and difficult to train
Playful, curious, and social
Chasers that will disregard commands when pursuing prey