The Manchester Terrier is the oldest identifiable Terrier breed, having been traced back to the late 1570s, and was then known as the Black and Tan Terrier. By the early 1800s, the Black and Tan Terrier was cross bred to the Whippet to produce a breed that was not only a proficient rodent killer, but also a very capable game courser. They were popular in Taverns in Manchester, England to rid them of rats, for many decades they were considered the best ratter of all the dog breeds.
The breed was renamed the Manchester terrier as the Manchester district of England became the breed center. This breed has maintained consistency in type and appearance for nearly two centuries (at the very least) The Manchester Terrier is recognized by the American and Canadian Kennel Club in two varieties - The Toy, weighing up to 12 pounds and the Standard, weighing over 12 pounds and up 22 pounds.
The Manchester Terrier has been instrumental in the development of other breeds including the Doberman Pinscher. A highly intelligent breed, the Manchester Terrier is capable of excelling in many tasks.
The breed does well in obedience trials, agility trials, rally exhibitions, and go to ground events.The Manchester Terrier is very alert and makes a delightful companion. This breed needs only minimal grooming for his short coat.
"As a sagacious, intelligent house pet and companion, no breed is superior to the well-bred Manchester Terrier." (AKC Complete Dog Book)
The Doberman Pinscher was first bred in Germany by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann around 1980. He set out to breed a new type of dog that, in his opinion, would be the perfect combination of strength, speed, endurance, loyalty, intelligence, and ferocity. He visited many dog shows and breeding kennels to find the particular characteristics he wanted for his foundation stock. Years of trial and error passed before the refined breed capable of reproducing itself now known as the Doberman Pinscher was produced.
The appearance of the Doberman is that of a dog of medium size, with a body that is square. Compactly built, muscular and powerful, for great endurance and speed. Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament. Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient. Height at the withers: Dogs 26 to 28 inches, ideal about 27 1/2 inches; Bitches 24 to 26 inches, ideal about 25 1/2 inches. The height, measured vertically from the ground to the highest point of the withers, equaling the length .
The doberman is affectionate, obedient and loyal. This breed requires regular exercise, but needs only minimal grooming for his short coat. The well bred Doberman is a gentle, watchful, and loving dog.
REMEMBER A DOG IS A LIFE LONG COMMITMENT
The breed was renamed the Manchester terrier as the Manchester district of England became the breed center. This breed has maintained consistency in type and appearance for nearly two centuries (at the very least) The Manchester Terrier is recognized by the American and Canadian Kennel Club in two varieties - The Toy, weighing up to 12 pounds and the Standard, weighing over 12 pounds and up 22 pounds.
The Manchester Terrier has been instrumental in the development of other breeds including the Doberman Pinscher. A highly intelligent breed, the Manchester Terrier is capable of excelling in many tasks.
The breed does well in obedience trials, agility trials, rally exhibitions, and go to ground events.The Manchester Terrier is very alert and makes a delightful companion. This breed needs only minimal grooming for his short coat.
"As a sagacious, intelligent house pet and companion, no breed is superior to the well-bred Manchester Terrier." (AKC Complete Dog Book)
The Doberman Pinscher was first bred in Germany by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann around 1980. He set out to breed a new type of dog that, in his opinion, would be the perfect combination of strength, speed, endurance, loyalty, intelligence, and ferocity. He visited many dog shows and breeding kennels to find the particular characteristics he wanted for his foundation stock. Years of trial and error passed before the refined breed capable of reproducing itself now known as the Doberman Pinscher was produced.
The appearance of the Doberman is that of a dog of medium size, with a body that is square. Compactly built, muscular and powerful, for great endurance and speed. Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament. Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient. Height at the withers: Dogs 26 to 28 inches, ideal about 27 1/2 inches; Bitches 24 to 26 inches, ideal about 25 1/2 inches. The height, measured vertically from the ground to the highest point of the withers, equaling the length .
The doberman is affectionate, obedient and loyal. This breed requires regular exercise, but needs only minimal grooming for his short coat. The well bred Doberman is a gentle, watchful, and loving dog.
REMEMBER A DOG IS A LIFE LONG COMMITMENT
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