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Manchester Terrier -
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long ago as "the gentlemen's terrier."
This dog breed was developed in 18th and 19th centuries in England - it is said that they were developed from a cross between the Whippet and terrier bloodlines.
This breed was bred in England to kill vermin and to course small game.
This breed comes dressed in a small, black, short-coat with distinctive rich mahogany markings and a tapered style tail.
There are two varieties of this dog breed: the toy and the standard.
Except for size and ear options, there are no differences between the Standard and Toy except that the Toy is a diminutive version of the Standard variety.
Though he looks like a Miniature Doberman Pinscher, these two breeds are not related in any way. It is true that the Manchester came from the result of crosses between the Black & Tan Terrier and the Whippet.
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The approximate height for the male Manchester Terrier is 16 inches and 15 inches for the female dog. The Toy Manchester has an upper weight limit of 12 pounds while the Standard Manchester should be over 12 pounds but no more than 22 pounds.
These dogs need plenty of exercise but can do well inside without an outside exercise area. Do not let this breed off the leash unless in a secured and fenced area unless it has been trained, because he likes to run and he especially likes to chase. Grooming needs are minimal.
These dogs are also good companions for the elderly. Overall they do prefer warmer climates. He can be a little hard to housebreak and is overly sensitive to extreme climates. This is a dog breed that definitely appreciates a sweater on cold days. This dog breed also tends to be a one-person dog and is long-lived and very seldom ill.
Country of origin: England
Lifespan: 15 or more years
Colors: Black with distinctive rich mahogany or tan markings
Known health problems: von Willebrand's disease, Legg-Calvé-Perthes syndrome, lens luxation, and hypothyroidism
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