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MANCHESTER TERRIER

THIS DEVOTED FAMILY PET ADAPTS WELL TO TOWN OR COUNTRY LIFE AKC

Height range With its sleek good looks, the Manchester Terrier makes
15–16 in (38–41 cm) an elegant and lively companion dog, bigger than the
Weight range related English Toy Terrier (opposite). It takes its name
11–22 lb (5–10 kg)
from the weekly rat-killing contests in Manchester that Slightly
Life span 13–14 years occurred in the 19th century and at which it rounded back
Origin UK excelled. Ruthless with vermin, it is
gentle with its owners.

Small, V-shaped, Black nose Short tail
button ears carried low
Smooth, short,
glossy, black
and tan coat
Well-arched,
compact
forefeet
Tan markings
on legs

RAT TERRIER

AN ENERGY-CHARGED BUNDLE OF FUN FOR HUMANS BUT A TERROR FOR VERMIN AKC

Height range This terrier is a phenomenal rat catcher—one dog is reputed to have
Miniature: rid a barn infested with over 2,500 rats in just 7 hours. Popular in the
10–13 in (25–32 cm)
Standard: United States, the Rat Terrier was President Theodore Roosevelt’s
13–18 in (33–46 cm) choice of hunting dog. The Miniature makes a good pet; the Standard
Weight range suits an energetic owner.
Miniature: There are two ear types: Pear-shaped head
7–9 lb (3–4 kg) Black coat
Standard: erect and button.
11–35 lb (5–16 kg)
Life span 11–14 years
Origin USA
Erect ears

Other colors
Inquisitive,
alert expression Sturdy, compact
body with tan parts
Standard
Variety of
colors
Tan markings are common. White feet

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