About the Breed

Celebrating the Manchester Terrier Legacy

Dive into the rich history, care tips, and insights that make the Manchester Terrier a beloved breed. Gain knowledge and confidence to become a part of this vibrant community.

Thinking of owning a Manchester Terrier?

To assist you in determining if this breed is the right match for you, we’ve outlined key factors to consider.

Rehoming and Welfare

Friends of the British Manchester Terrier is the name of our breed welfare, it is there to support those dogs that fall on genuine hard times.

Please contact the Rehoming & Welfare Officers for more information or if you need help.

All dogs becoming available for rehoming are posted on the Club’s dedicated  Facebook page.  Please click here Facebook group .

If you would like to register an interest in helping a dog in need of a new home now and in the future, please contact our Rehoming & Welfare Officers, Nigel Keates or Elaine House.

Nigel’s  contact details are:

Tel: 0790 3211 899 (If no reply then please leave a message with your name and telephone number and Nigel will get back to you as soon as he is availabe).

Elaine’s contact details are:

Tel:  07967 138 066 (If no reply then please leave a message with your name and telephone number and Elaine will get back to you as soon as she is availabe).

All enquiries are welcome.

All potential rehomers will be screened for suitability.

Discover insightful breed-specific resources.

This section highlights key tools designed to deepen your knowledge of Manchester Terriers.

Breed History

Learn about the origins and development of Manchester Terriers over the years.

Breed Standards

The Breed Standard is the formal description of a pedigree dog.

Health Care

Understand essential health practices, including renal care tips, for Manchester Terriers.

Obtaining a Puppy

We hope our website has helped you decide if this is the dog for you. Adding a Manchester Terrier to your family is a long-term commitment and should not be taken lightly.

Before finally deciding we strongly recommend you meet some adult dogs. Our ‘News & Events’ pages lists numerous events and dog shows where you should be able to meet and greet the breed.

Breeding

Essential Resources for Aspiring Breeders

Embarking on the journey of breeding animals requires careful planning, knowledge, and access to reliable resources. The following information can help guide your way:

Breeding

Considerations for owners thinking about breeding.

stud Dogs

The stud list shows a selection of dogs that their owners feel are suitable to be used at stud.