Breed Description: Lively, sharp witted breed that is eager to learn. They're loyal, and good watchdogs.
Appearance/Size: They are black and tan, and have a short, sleek coat. The average size is about bigger than 12 pounds, but less than 22 pounds. They're slightly longer than tall.
Diet: It's best for them to eat food made for smaller dogs.
Temperament: The Manchester Terrier is a high-spirited, powerful, agile, very intelligent, cunning dog which is eager to learn. They display the true terrier nature, are independent, and faithful. Extremely lively, sporty, alert, keen and vigilant. Discerning and devoted, it is loyal and a good friend to its master. The Manchester Terrier likes to please its handler and learns quite quickly. Without enough exercise, mental stimulation, and or, if the dog is allowed to be pack leader to the humans, they can get upset when left alone. Becoming bored, hyper, destructive, and bark excessively when alone and ignored.
Shedding: The short, shiny black & tan coat is easy to care for, requiring almost no grooming. They are an easy-care breed. The Manchester Terrier is an average shedder, while the Toy Manchester Terrier sheds little to no hair.
Health/Allergies/Vaccines: Some lines are prone to a blood problem called glaucoma. Also some are prone to a bleeding disorder called Von Willebrand's disease, but this is rare and wounds heal quickly. If left out in the sun for long periods, heat bumps may appear along its back.
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Shedding: The short, shiny black & tan coat is easy to care for, requiring almost no grooming. They are an easy-care breed. The Manchester Terrier is an average shedder, while the Toy Manchester Terrier sheds little to no hair.
Health/Allergies/Vaccines: Some lines are prone to a blood problem called glaucoma. Also some are prone to a bleeding disorder called Von Willebrand's disease, but this is rare and wounds heal quickly. If left out in the sun for long periods, heat bumps may appear along its back.
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