All Dog Breeds >>Toy Manchester Terrier Breed Standards
General Appearancee
In the Toy Manchester Terrier variety, the ears are usually naturally erect. When they are cropped they are long and pointed. Note: it is illegal to crop ears in most of Europe. The small eyes are dark, nearly black and almond-shaped. The nose is black. The teeth should form a scissors or level bite. The tail is thicker at the base and tapers to a point. The smooth smooth, short, dense coat is tight and comes in black and tan with distinct starting and stopping points, not blended.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Toy: Height 10-12 inches (25-30cm)
Toy: Weight 6-8 pounds (2.5-3.5kg) In the United States and Canada the top weight is 12 pounds (5kg).
Standard: Height 15-16 inches (39-40cm)
Standard: Average Weight - Dogs 18 pounds (8kg) Bitches 17 pounds (7.7kg)
Head
The head is tight skinned, long and narrow, almost flat with a slight indentation up the forehead with a light stop that is visible when viewing the dog from the side.
Neck, Topline, Body
The body of the Manchester Terrier is smooth, compact, and muscular.
Coat
The short, shiny black & tan coat is easy to care for, requiring almost no grooming. They are an easy-care breed.
Temperament
It is loyal and a good friend to its master. The Manchester Terrier likes to please its handler and learns quite quickly. These dogs can be outstanding in activities like agility skills and catch and also do well in obedience trials.