Other Name: English Toy Terrier

Country of Origin: The Manchester Terrier originated in England

Height: 10-12 inches (25-30cm)

Weight: 6-8 pounds (2.5-3.5kg) / up to 5kg in the US and Canada

Description: This black and tan terrier is compact with a long pointed muzzle and erect ears. The Toy Manchester Terrier is a smaller version of the Manchester Terrier. The Toy Manchester Terrier is in the Toy group as well as the Terrier group.

Colors: Toy Manchester Terriers come in black & tan.

Temperament: The Manchester Terrier - Toy loves human companionship and attaches itself deeply to its family. Toy Manchester Terriers are highly intelligent and cunning and are easy to train. Excelling at obedience trials and agility, the Manchester Terrier -Toy should not be left unattended with small animals and should be introduced to children as a puppy. Toy Manchester Terriers can be snappish and headstrong and require firm training and early socialization.

Health Concerns: Some Toy Manchester Terriers are prone to glaucoma, Von Willebrand's disease and may sunburn easily.

Life Expectancy: The life expectancy of the Toy Manchester Terrier is about 15 or more years.

Living Environment: The Manchester Terrier - Toy loves to chase things and should only be let off a leash when properly trained. Otherwise, this breed enjoys running alongside a bicycle. Active indoors, Toy Manchester Terriers are well suited for apartment life.