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| Breed: |
Manchester Terrier |
| Country of Origin: |
England |
| AKC Group: |
Terrier |
| Function: |
Rodent killer |
| Life Span: |
15 or more years |
| Appearance: |
Compact |
| Color: |
Black & Tan |
| Coat Type: |
Short |
| Grooming: |
The short, shiny black & tan coat is easy to care
for, requiring almost no grooming. It is a good, easy-care breed for elderly people. It is
an average shedder, while the Toy Manchester Terrier sheds little to no hair. Keep the ear
passages clean and the claws short. |
| Height: |
10-16 inches |
| Weight: |
6-17 pounds |
| Activity Level: |
High |
| Watch Dog: |
Yes |
| Protection: |
Standard, yes |
| Intelligence: |
Very high |
| Trainability: |
High |
| Good With Children: |
Yes |
| Good With Pets: |
No |
| Good With Strangers: |
No |
| Character: |
Alert |
| Home Environment: |
Apartment ok |
| Best Owner: |
Sporty |
| Potential Problems: |
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| Behavior: |
May be snappish |
| Physical: |
Some lines are prone to a blood problem called
glaucoma. Also some are prone to a bleeding disorder called Von Willebrand's disease, but
this is rare and wounds heal quickly. If left out in the sun for long periods, heat bumps
may appear along its back. |
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