Dogs

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN England.

MOST SUITED AS Rat-catcher and family pet.

SIZE
The ideal height is 40 - 41cm (151/2 - 161/2in) for dogs and 38cm (15in) for bitches.

COAT
The coat is short, sleek, and shiny. The most usual colour is black and tan.

CARE REQUIRED
The Manchester Terrier does not require much grooming. During the moulting period the dead and loose hairs can be simply removed with a rubber brush. Afterwards, use a chamois-leather to make the coat shiny. Keep the ear passages clean and the claws short.

CHARACTER
This is a high-spirited, very intelligent and cun­ning dog which is eager to learn, lively and sportive, alert and vigilant, barks normally only when there is danger, and bonds very closely with its handler.

TRAINING
This dog likes to please its handler and learns quite quickly. They can be outstanding in activities like agility skills and fly-ball, but they also do well in obedience trials.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Some of the dogs can be rather dominant towards their own kind but they get on well with children. It is advisable to get them used to cats and other household animals quite early on. Manchester Terriers make exceptional watch­dogs because in spite of their size they do not hesitate to go into action when necessary. They are also first rate rat and mole catchers.

EXERCISE
The Manchester Terrier demands plenty of exer­cise. In addition to the normal daily walks, let it run and play off the lead regularly. They can run very fast and keep the speed up for a long time. It is therefore ideal to exercise alongside a cycle, provided that the exercise is built up gradually.