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Manchester Terrier
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Terrier
- Origin
- England
- Height
- 38 cm
About the Manchester Terrier
The Manchester Terrier is an English dog breed of the smooth-haired terrier type. It was first bred in the 19th century to control vermin, especially rats. The background notes that it was highly effective at this work and appeared in rat-baiting pits until that sport ended in the early 20th century. Rat-baiting had effectively been illegal in the United Kingdom since 1835. This entry places the Manchester Terrier in the dog family, with England listed as its origin and origins. Its listed height is 38, and its type is terrier. These details describe a compactly measured breed whose historical purpose centered on vermin control rather than hunting large game or guarding estates. The official information page is the Wikipedia article for Manchester Terrier.
What stands out
- English origin is clearly identified
- Smooth-haired terrier type
- Bred to control rats and other vermin
- Historical working purpose is documented
Worth knowing
- Historical rat-baiting association
- No life expectancy is listed
Who it suits
It suits readers seeking an English terrier with a smooth coat and a documented vermin-control background. Its listed height helps readers reviewing breed size.
In short
The Manchester Terrier is an English smooth-haired terrier developed for vermin control. Its history, terrier type, and listed height provide the main identifying details.
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Photo credits16 photographs on this page
- Manchester Terrier — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Bedlington Terrier — David Owsiany · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Black and Tan Terrier — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY 4.0 · file page
- border collie — Horacio Cambeiro · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Bull Terrier — Lilly M · CC BY-SA 2.5 · file page
- Clumber Spaniel — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- English Foxhound — Luna04 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- English Mastiff — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- English Setter — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- English Toy Terrier — sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Field Spaniel — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Lancashire Heeler — Svenska Mässan · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Lucas Terrier — Harper Barker · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Miniature Bull Terrier — Desaix83 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Northern Inuit Dog — Malfuros · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Norwich Terrier — H. Gisin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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