English Toy Terrier (Toy Manchester Terrier)
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Some might think of the English Toy Terrier (also referred to as the Toy Manchester Terrier) as a miniature version of a Doberman or may mistake them for a Miniature Pinscher. They have the same colouring, muscular look, shiny coat and long pointy face as a Doberman, but are much smaller. And they are certainly as brave as Dobermans! But other than that they are typical terriers.
English Toy Terriers are alert, stubborn and fearless. They needed all these characteristics when in the past they were used to chase and kill rodents. Many people have heard of this breed through the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. They were also used as entertainers of fine ladies back in the old days!
Today English Toy Terriers are still natural entertainers and like to perform and please their owners. They are easy to train and love learning new things. They might be small - with a max weight of 3.5kg - and their size will not scare away anybody. But, hearing their bark alone, any intruder is likely to think that there’s a big scary dog fiercely guarding your house! Barking is quite common for this breed and therefore they are not recommended as an apartment dog.
This breed is quite rare to find and finding a good breeder is essential.
| Weight: | 2.7-3.6 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 12-14 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | low |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your English Toy Terrier (Toy Manchester Terrier) from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a English Toy Terrier (Toy Manchester Terrier) to adopt:
To help your rescued English Toy Terrier (Toy Manchester Terrier) to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your English Toy Terrier (Toy Manchester Terrier) from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
 Dog Breed Profile - Dog Breed Selector)
