Kirty Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I met my first Manchester Terrier today and she was GORGEOUS! Granted she was sedated so I didn't get a good indication of her temperament, but she was so sweet! LOL! I'd love to know more about the breed (although I understand they are pretty uncommon in Australia). Does anyone here have them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Amypie has a gorgeous wee girl, maybe PM her if she doesn't see this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Here is a clip I was just wacthing of one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Whoa!! That was like watching a normal dog in fast forward!! What an awesome little dog!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Whoa!! That was like watching a normal dog in fast forward!! What an awesome little dog!! Amypie sent me the link, it's just like her girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisymina Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I've often wondered if they would be good mini-Dobermanns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I've often wondered if they would be good mini-Dobermanns. :D They are Terriers, I don't think there's much similar to Dobermans other than maybe their colour Where's Amypie with some pics?! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Here is a clip I was just wacthing of one: Don't you love the way that little dog had so much to say on his way round the course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I've often wondered if they would be good mini-Dobermanns. :D They are Terriers, I don't think there's much similar to Dobermans other than maybe their colour Where's Amypie with some pics?! :D Dobe people might be able to help, I thought it was interesting the Doberman use to be the Doberman Pinscher, and Pinscher means Terrier in German. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I have a client with one- he is a pretty full on boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Amypie's Manchester Trixie is more go go go than my Labs!! We were only saying this last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 And she is pretty damn fast! She could probably beat any dog in a race bar a signthound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) I thought my ears were burning Well, this little breed has wormed it's way under my skin, I have owned my one for over a year now, and have met about 10 others. In summary from my experience: Very short coat which is very easy to keep clean Don't like the cold, mine loves the heat Very fast agile dogs (quite whippet like) mine is quite muscular, they love to run flat out Generally not as feisty as other terriers (they are supposed to be non sparring) although I know other users have reported meeting feisty ones, mine is very submissive If well socialised they are usually okay with dogs, I would say mine has never shown aggression with other dogs but if she gets scared she runs and there have been times when dogs have given chase and hurt her nad she has snapped at them, I have heard reports of one here in WA being not good with dogs and other DOLers have reported that, but it's not my general observation (we had over 10 at the MT fun day running off lead with not a growl between them) Cosmolo has one as a client, she might be able to share her experiences with that from a more qualified viewpoint They like to stalk things, mine stalks my other dog, birds, toys, moths, etc and I have seen some other MTs stalking other dogs in the park (seemed playful to me though) They are very jumpy! They are meant to be reserved with strangers which is my experience, but once they know someone they are very generous with love, mines a bit higher on the 'reserved with strangers' scale and barks at people she doesn't know and doesn't appreciate being taken into a big group of noisy strangers. ETA: If you want a dog that is instantly best friends with everybody the Manchester Terrier isn't likely to fit the bill Very good watch dogs, mine warning barks at strange noises, and they have a big bark for their size. Mine is very attached to me, she just has to be where I am and follows me from room to room Mine is quite energetic and if she doesn't get some sort of stimulation daily she goes very hyper and eats my things! She LOVES to train, can't get enough of it, especially agility, and will work for toys, food or praise / playing. Quite tough dogs, mine can be a bit reckless at times and flings herself off things and into things but is always fine afterwards They look bigger in photos than in real life but that should be okay for you because you've seen one in the flesh They are a rare breed but I was surprised at the price, it was less than a SBT or GR these days! They are believed to be direct descendents from the Black & Tan Terrier which was a very old breed used to develop the Doberman This is a UK site with more info including history: http://www.british-manchester-terrier-club.co.uk/ Here are some pictures of mine (her ears are broken though ) : ETA: She is a bit skinnier than usual in that last photo, but I prefer my dogs on the lean side because they do agility :D Edited October 13, 2010 by amypie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 With her mum, who doesn't have broken ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Amypie forgot to say terriers are magical and can walk on water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Amypie forgot to say terriers are magical and can walk on water! That's exactly what it looks like hey?! :D I love the last pic in your first post Amy, great shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Yep I have magic holy terriers :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monah Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Fab photos of Trixie I adore manchesters, lovely lovely Trixie looks great amypie! I'm so jealous. I've never met a DA manchester, gotta love terriers!!xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thanks for all the info. I had a good chat with the owners of the MT today and they told me much the same thing. Although the websites I read last night said they were not yappy, these owners said their dog was very yappy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Mine's not what I would call 'yappy', she doesn't bark all day for no reason, she only really barks when giving a warning or if she is really hyped up and trying to get my other dog to play or if he has something that he wants, but she does a few short barks then that is it. She does warning bark at quite a few things though but moves on from them quickly, my other dog is more what I would call yappy, he yaps if he can't reach something, if his toy is stuck, etc, argh! Probably more of an individual thing than a breed thing I suppose? She does make some horrific noises if she is in her crate and can see me training the other dog But that s more of a training issue I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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