Directory of Dogs - Manchester Terrier facts

Directory of Dogs : Dog Dictionary - reference guide to Manchester Terrier

Manchester Terrier	Terrier Group

Facts about Manchester Terrier

Manchester Terriers can make excellent companions in almost any household. They are clean, virtually odorless and very adaptable. There are two varieties recognized by the American Kennel Club. The Toy variety can weigh up to 12 lbs. The Standard weighs over 12 lbs. but not to exceed 22 lbs. The only coloration permitted is black and tan. By the 1800's, during the industrialization of England, small terriers such as the Black and Tans were helping to control rats, mice, weasels and foxes. As early as 1867, the Black and Tan Terrier was referred to as the "Manchester" because it was widely bred around Manchester England.