Manchester terrier | Facts & Information

Temperament: devoted, active, intelligent, elegant

Origin

It was created by breeder John Hulme at the end of the eighteenth century by crossing between Whippet and Highland Terrier.

It developed in the region around Manchester, hence the name.

Food Manchester Terrier

Diet is very important for the Manchester Terrier. It is a small and active dog and if it is not properly cared for, skin rashes may occur.

Like many other breeds of dogs, it can consume store-bought and home-cooked food as long as it contains all the vitamins and minerals it needs.

Keep in mind that it is an energetic dog that, despite its small stature, consumes a lot of energy.

Avoid giving your dog chocolate, cocoa, ice cream or other similar sweets. Corn or salad in large quantities is not recommended. Instead, he has to have access to fresh water whenever he gets thirsty.

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Appearance Manchester Terrier

It is a small dog with a short, elegant, graceful body, similar to a dwarf Doberman Pinscher. The head is long and narrow conical in shape with snout equal in length to the skull, with a black nose.

The eyes are small, black. The ears are small, triangular, wider at the base, sharp at the tip and can keep them raised or left. The tail is wider at the base and pointed at the tip, carried a little high but not on the back.

The coat is short, straight, shiny and soft. The most common combination is black with tan on the eyebrows, muzzle, lower leg area, under the tail, chest and inside of the ears.

Manchester Terrier Behavior

It is an intelligent dog, bold, eager to learn, lively, alert and vigilant, brave, barking only in case of danger. Affectionate and devoted to the family, he is wary of strangers.

He gets along well with children. He likes to dig like all Terriers and can be aggressive with small domestic animals if he has not been socialized as a child.

Training Manchester Terrier

It is an easy dog to train because it learns easily and wants to please its owner.

Training should be consistent, gentle, varied.

They do very well in canine sports like: fly-ball, agility racing even in training exercises.

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Features Manchester Terrier

It is a dog that adapts to the living conditions that are offered to it: outdoors or on the block but needs daily movement, running and play.

It does not require much experience in dog breeding. He needs socialization.

The coat of this dog does not require much care. During the moulting period, dead hair can be removed with a rubber brush.

It is a good hunter of foxes, badgers, rats. He is a devoted companion dog.

Diseases Manchester Terrier

Some specimens may suffer from glaucoma. Von Willebrad disease characterized as a genetic blood disease can also be found in specimens of this breed.

Doctors recommend that animals of this breed not be kept in the sun during the summer.

Because of their short coat and skin sensitivity, Manchester Terriers can suffer skin burns and even sunstroke.

The life expectancy of a Manchester Terrier is 12-15 years.