Terrier Group
Manchester Terrier (Standard)
The job
The Manchester Terrier was developed to hunt rabbits and to catch rats.
The Sniff Test
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Facts
Until 1959 the Standard and the Toy were registered as separate breeds, though interbreeding was permitted.
Breeders crossed a ratter called the Black and Tan Terrier with Whippets and got a distinct Manchester type.
Height 15-16 inches. Weight 12-22 pounds.
Photo: Roger Ahlbrand. CC BY 2.0. Image source. Sources: American Kennel Club.
