Manchester Toy Terrier — breed guide

At a glance

Group

toy

Size

Toy

Weight

2–5 kg (4–11 lb)

Life span

15–17 years

Coat

Short, dense, glossy black-and-tan coat

Living with a Manchester Toy Terrier

• High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
• Almost no grooming.
• Light shedding.
• Quick to learn.
• Vocal when there is a reason.
• Can do well with children, with care — easier with older kids than toddlers.
• Usually fine with a familiar dog; strange dogs need managing.
• Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
• Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
• A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
• Average heat tolerance.
• Needs a coat in the cold.

Temperament

Alert · Clingy · Bright · Sensitive

Health to watch

• Von Willebrand disease
• Patellar luxation
• Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
• Juvenile cardiomyopathy

Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.

Questions people ask

Is a Manchester Toy Terrier good with kids?

With care. Manchester Toy Terriers generally do well with older children who already know how to behave around a dog; with toddlers, supervise every interaction and give the animal somewhere it can retreat to.

Is a Manchester Toy Terrier good with cats?

It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.

How much exercise does a Manchester Toy Terrier need?

An hour or more of proper exercise every day.

Can a Manchester Toy Terrier handle hot weather?

About average — use normal hot-day sense.