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"Small Dog Breed Catalog"
Small Dog Breed Catalog: Page 50
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Toy Manchester Terrier Dog Breed
The Toy Manchester Terrier (also known as the English Toy Terrier in
the United Kingdom) has a small but not frail muscular body with erect
ears and a short, glossy shedding coat. This breed has a similar
behavioral profile as the Standard Manchester Terrier, with some minor
differences. He is an attractive, intelligent, high-strung, very
busy little game dog that is loyal, and very intuitive. The Toy
Manchester Terrier is relatively healthy, easy to keep clean, odorless
and the female is an easy whelper if you decide to breed. Though he
is very affectionate with his owners, he tends to be a one-person dog
and very suspicious of strangers. Because of his terrier instinct,
this breed may show aggression toward other dogs and will have a high
prey drive toward small animals, which makes him good at expelling
vermin. He is a skilled watchdog, though it may bark and dig
incessantly if left in a yard for too long. Like most toy breeds,
this dog needs correct handling and socialization to develop his
natural amazing personality. He may become aggressive and excitable
if spoiled or poorly handled. He is harder to housebreak than the
Standard Manchester Terrier and is also more sensitive to extremes in
temperature. He will appreciate a sweater on cold days.
Size: The Toy Manchester Terrier stands 8-13in at the shoulder and
weighs between 7 and12lb.
History and origin: The Toy Manchester Terrier was developed in 18th
and 19th century England and is a smaller version of the Manchester
Terrier. This breed was used as a ratter and descended from the old
Black and Tan Rough-haired Terrier while their athletic body came from
the Italian Greyhound and the Whippet. He began in England under the
name Toy Manchester Terrier and was later known with various names
such as Toy Black and Tan, and Miniature Black and Tan. He was
finally recognized as English Toy Terriers by the British Kennel Club
in 1962.
Feeding: Recommended feeding for the Toy Manchester Terrier would be
1/3 ' ' can (13.3oz size) of high quality meat product with added
biscuit in the same amount or 1-1 ' cups of a complete dry food.
Occasionally substitute lightly cooked minced beef mixed with biscuit.
Lean meat scraps makes for a great treat.
Exercise: The Toy Manchester Terrier adapts well to apartment living
as long as he is walked several times a day.
Grooming: This breed has a short, glossy, shedding coat that needs
daily brushing. His coat can be massaged to maintain his shiny
appearance. You may also add a teaspoon of cod liver oil in his food
once a week.
Copyright 2006 by Jay Jennings. All rights reserved.
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