Appearance

The Manchester Terrier is a powerful, active, smooth-coated terrier that comes in two sizes. The weight for the Standard variety ranges from 12 to 22 pounds. The head is lean and clean, and ears may be cropped to a sharp point and carried erect or natural, folding slightly above skull level. The Toy variety may not exceed 12 pounds, nor have cropped ears. The coat for both is black with rich mahogany tan markings in specified areas on head, limbs, throat, and under the tail.

History

The Manchester Terrier originated in 19th century Manchester, England. Bred from a Whippet and a dark, rat-catching terrier, the Manchester Terrier was used to keep rats away from stables, barns and warehouses.