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Breed
Description Weight:
12-22 lb (5-10
kg) for the standard variety; less than 12 lb (5 kg) for the toy variety. Coat
& Colour: The
coat should be close and glossy. Colour must be black and tan and as distinct
as possible. There should be a tan spot over each eye and on each cheek.
Forelegs should be tanned to the knee with a black "thumbprint".
There should be distinct black "pencil marks" running up each toe. The
Head: The
head should be narrow, almost flat and wedge shaped. The nose should be
perfectly black. Eyes should be small, oblong in shape and almost black in
colour. Ears can be naturally erect, button or cropped to a point for the
standard variety. Only naturally erect ears are acceptable for the Toy
Manchester Terrier. The
Body: The
body should be slightly longer than it is tall. Manchesters should be well
muscled with powerful loins. The back should be slightly arched at the loin,
falling to the joining of the tail to the same height at the shoulder. A
Manchester Terrier should have neither a roached back nor a flat back. The
Feet: Manchester
Terriers feet are rather unique. They should be very compact and cat-like.
Nails should be solid black. The
Tail: The
tail should be moderately short, gracefully tapering to a point. The tail
should not be carried higher than the back. Temperament:
As it is a
terrier, the Manchester should be lively and alert. However, the Manchester
Terrier is also a non-sparring terrier and therefore should be amicable to
both humans and other dogs. One of the characteristics of a Manchester
Terrier is that they are often a bit wary of strangers, however extreme
nervousness or aggression are not appropriate. Manchester Terriers have above
average intelligence and perform well in obedience, agility, and other
activities. For a
more in-depth description of the physical characteristics of the breed you
can visit one of the following sites: A Visualization of the Manchester
Terrier Standard of Perfection AKC Breed Standard |
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