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Breed Standards for
the Manchester Terrier |
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General Appearance: |
The Manchester Terrier is
perhaps the sleekest and raciest of all terriers,
with a smooth, compact, muscular body, slightly longer than
tall, and a slightly arched topline. |
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Head: |
Resembles a blunted wedge
in profile and from front, Small almond shaped eyes,
Naturally erect, button, or cropped ear. |
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Tail: |
Tapered tail carried in a
slight upward curve. |
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Color: |
Black and tan, with a
black thumbprint patch on the front of each foreleg and
pencil marks on the top of each toe. |
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Size:
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Weight is 12 to 22
pounds; height is 15 – 16 inches. |
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Temperament: |
Impeccably clean,
independent, reserved with strangers, yet sensitive. |
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