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Compare Manchester Terrier
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Manchester Terrier
Small · 6–10 kg
- Independent
- Sensitive
- Devoted
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Manchester TerrierSmall
- Typical adult height
- Manchester Terrier38–41 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Manchester Terrier6–10 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Manchester Terrierfrom 12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Manchester TerrierModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- Manchester TerrierLively
- Grooming
- Manchester TerrierAbout once a week
- Shedding
- Manchester TerrierModerate shedding
- Training
- Manchester TerrierCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- Manchester TerrierCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Manchester TerrierUsually happier in a house
- Garden
- Manchester TerrierA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Manchester TerrierUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Manchester TerrierOften suits first-time owners
Living with others
- Children
- Manchester TerrierUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Manchester TerrierVaries with the individual dog
- Cats and small pets
- Manchester TerrierOften has a strong instinct to chase small animals
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.