Middle Tennessee Toy Manchester Terriers
Proud AKC Preservation Owner Handlers
About the Breed
Preserving a Vulnerable Breed in Middle TN
“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. The breed was renamed the Manchester Terrier as the Manchester district of England became the breed center.”
Manchesters are spirited, bright, and athletic. The breed comes in two sizes: Toy (not exceeding 12 pounds) and Standard (not exceeding 22 pounds). We, at Painterly, are focused solely the Toy variety. All Manchesters are similar in body type & athletic ability despite differences in size. This sleek, yet sturdy breed with its smooth, compact body, black glossy coat and distinctive rich mahogany markings, presents an elegant appearance.
