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Manchester Terrier

HEIGHT 15–16in (38–41cm)
WEIGHT 11–22lb (5–10kg)
LIFE SPAN 13–14 years Black and tan

With its sleek good looks, the Manchester Terrier makes
an elegant and lively companion dog, bigger than the related
English Toy Terrier (see p.211). It takes its name from the
weekly rat-killing contests in England that occurred
in the 19th century and at which it
Small, V-shaped,
excelled. Ruthless with vermin, button ears
it is gentle with its owners.

Slightly
rounded back Short tail
carried low
Smooth, short,
glossy coat
Black nose

Tan markings Well arched,
on legs compact
forefeet

Rat Terrier American Hairless

HEIGHT Standard: 14–22in (36–56cm) Variety of colors Terrier
WEIGHT Standard: 11–35lb (5–16kg)
LIFE SPAN 11–14 years Tan markings are common.
HEIGHT 10–18in (25–46cm) Any color
WEIGHT 7–13lb (3–6kg)
This terrier is a phenomenal rat catcher—one dog is reputed LIFE SPAN 12–13 years
to have caught over 2,500 rats in just seven hours. Popular in the
US, the Rat Terrier was President Theodore Roosevelt’s choice of The first hairless Rat Terriers (left) were the result of a genetic
hunting dog. The Miniature—height range: 8–14in (20–36cm), mutation, but were then bred with each other to produce hairless
weight range: 7–9lb (3–4kg)—is a good pet; puppies. Apart from its lack of hair, this is a typical, lively terrier.
the Standard suits an energetic owner. Pear-shaped It needs a coat in winter to stay
There are two ear types: erect and button. head warm and to avoid sunburn in
Round,
summer. Ears may be erect, expressive
semierect, or button. eyes
Pied
Typical
tan head
Brown nose matches
Erect ears head coloring

Large, erect
candle-
flame ears
Tan freckles
Sturdy, Bicolor
compact body
with tan parts
Inquisitive, Middle toe
White feet alert slightly longer
expression than outer toes
STANDARD

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