Post by charmingnancy on May 12, 2009 13:35:35 GMT -5
Toy Manchester Terrier
Group: 5- Toys
Origin: Manchester, England
Purpose: Ratter and a companion dog
Description:
The Toy Manchester Terriers (or English Toy Terrier) were registered as separate breeds until 1959 when they became a single breed with the Manchester Terrier with two varieties, the Toy and the Standard. It should be noted that the Toy Manchester may not have their ears cropped as their larger counterparts can. They are a Toy breed with definite terrier characteristics which make them devoted pets who are faithful to their owners.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Coat and Colour: Coat smooth, short, thick, dense, close, and glossy; not soft. Jet black and rich mahogany tan, which should not run or blend into each other but meet abruptly forming clear, well-defined lines of colour division. A small tan spot over each eye; a very small tan spot on each cheek. The lips of the upper and lower jaws should be tanned, extending under the throat, ending in the shape of the letter V. The inside of the ears partly tanned. Tan spots, called rosettes, on each side of the chest above the front legs, more pronounced in puppies than in adults. There should be a black “thumb mark” patch on the front of each foreleg between the pastern and the knee. There should be a distinct black “pencil mark” line running lengthwise on the top of each toe on all four feet. The remainder of the forelegs to be tan to the knees. Tan on the hind legs should continue from the pencilling on the feet up the inside of the legs to a little below the stifle joint; the outside of the hind legs to be black. There should be tan under tail, and on the vent, but only of such size as to be covered by the tail. (White in any part of the coat is a serious fault and shall disqualify whenever the white shall form a patch or stripe measuring as much as 1/2 inch (1 cm) in its longest dimension.)
Head: Long, narrow, tight skinned, almost flat, with a slight indentation up the forehead; slightly wedge-shaped, tapering to the nose, with no visible cheek muscles, and well filled up under the eyes; level in mouth, with tight-lipped jaws. Nose black. Eyes small, bright, sparkling and as near black as possible; set moderately close together; oblong in shape, slanting upwards on the outside; they should neither protrude nor sink in the skull. Ears of moderate size; set well up on skull and rather close together; thin, moderately narrow at base; with pointed tips; naturally erect carriage. Wide, flaring, blunt tipped or “bell” ears are a serious fault; cropped or cut ears shall disqualify.
Neck: The neck should be of moderate length, slim and graceful; gradually becoming large as it approaches, and blend smoothly with the sloping shoulders; free from throatiness; slightly arched from the occiput.
Forequarters: Shoulders sloping. Forelegs straight, and well under body. Feet compact, well arched, with jet-black nails; and two middle toes in the front feet rather longer than the others.
Body: Back slightly arched at the loin, and falling again to the joining of the tail to the same height as the shoulder. Body moderately short with robust loins. Chest narrow between the legs; deep in the brisket. Ribs well sprung out behind the shoulders.
Hindquarters: Hind legs should not turn in or out as viewed from the rear, carried back; hocks well let down. The hind feet shaped like those of a cat.
Tail: Moderately short, and set on where the arch of the back ends. Thick where it joins the body, tapering to a point, not carried higher than the back.
Faults: White in any part of the coat is a serious fault. Wide, flaring, blunt tipped or “bell” ears are a serious fault.
Disqualifications: Cropped or cut ears. White whenever it shall form a patch or stripe measuring as much as 1/2 inch (1 cm) in its longest dimension. Weight, more than 12 lb. (5.4 kg).
Scale of Points:
Head (including eyes, nose, and ears)- 30
Neck and shoulders- 10
Body (including chest, and tail)- 15
Legs and feet- 15
Coat- 10
Colour- 20
TOTAL= 100
Size:
Weight not exceeding 12 lb. (5.5 kg). All dogs weighing more than 12 lb. (5.5 kg) shall be disqualified. It is recommended that at all dog shows the open class shall be (and any or all other classes, except puppy class, may be) divided as: (a) under 7 lb. (3 kg); and (b) 7-12 lb. (3-5.5 kg).
Temperament:
Toy Manchester Terriers are lively and attentive. This breed is more suited for being watchdog than the typical terrier. They are less active than most terriers, are wary with strangers and aggressive with other animals. With family, they are affectionate, gentle and playful. They like the comforts of being inside, such as something soft to sleep on. Toy Manchester Terriers are alert and untrustworthy with small animals. Like a terrier, however, they like to dig, bark and protect their food and toys. Although sensitive to their family, they can be tough when the need be.
Health:
Issues include sensitivity to the sun, cold and damp weather, deterioration of the ball of hip, possible skin ailments, fractures, slipped stifle, glaucoma, and von Willebrand’s Disease.
Average Lifespan:
10 - 11 years.
History:
Manchester Terriers were originally known as the Black and Tan Terrier in the 16th century in England, and have been referred to as such even today. At one time they were called the "Gentleman's Terrier", since Manchester was a poor town in England, this breed's name was not very popular. Though, later they were officially named Manchester Terrier in 1923. They were used as a ratter and a companion dog back then, and were extremely efficient at their job. Putting a terrier in a box full of rats was a popular spectator sport in the 19th century, especially in Manchester of northern England. One record-making Manchester named "Billy" was set in a box with 100 rats in it, and given a time limit of 8 and 1/2 minutes. He killed all 100 rats in nearly 6 minutes! It took him only 3 and a half seconds to kill each rat.
The Manchester Terrier may have been produced by crossing the Whippet, Italian Greyhound, Doberman, Dachshund, possibly King Charles Spaniel and other terriers such as the White English Terrier. The Toy version of the breed was produced by breeding the smallest of the Manchester Terriers. They are both identical except for size. During Queen Victoria's reign, the breed was miniaturized to the extent of receiving poor health and pathetic results. At this time it was not uncommon to see Manchesters of two and a half pounds, full grown! When problems of normalcy became apparent, people stopped breeding for smallness and the breed regained it's health.
In 1889 ear cropping was outlawed, as well as pitting rats against dogs, and the breed's popularity declined. Because of ear cropping, breeders did not worry about the size of ear when breeding Manchester Terriers, thus making it quite difficult to get a Manchester of correct ear size and markings for show after the ear cropping ban. Fortunately for the Toy, ear cropping is not allowed on this breed. The Manchester and Toy Manchester were considered one breed until 1959 when the AKC declared them to be separate varieties of an interbreeding breed.
Sources:
CKC (Breed Standards)
Puppy Dog Web
Pictures:
Photobucket
Group: 5- Toys
Origin: Manchester, England
Purpose: Ratter and a companion dog
Description:
The Toy Manchester Terriers (or English Toy Terrier) were registered as separate breeds until 1959 when they became a single breed with the Manchester Terrier with two varieties, the Toy and the Standard. It should be noted that the Toy Manchester may not have their ears cropped as their larger counterparts can. They are a Toy breed with definite terrier characteristics which make them devoted pets who are faithful to their owners.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Coat and Colour: Coat smooth, short, thick, dense, close, and glossy; not soft. Jet black and rich mahogany tan, which should not run or blend into each other but meet abruptly forming clear, well-defined lines of colour division. A small tan spot over each eye; a very small tan spot on each cheek. The lips of the upper and lower jaws should be tanned, extending under the throat, ending in the shape of the letter V. The inside of the ears partly tanned. Tan spots, called rosettes, on each side of the chest above the front legs, more pronounced in puppies than in adults. There should be a black “thumb mark” patch on the front of each foreleg between the pastern and the knee. There should be a distinct black “pencil mark” line running lengthwise on the top of each toe on all four feet. The remainder of the forelegs to be tan to the knees. Tan on the hind legs should continue from the pencilling on the feet up the inside of the legs to a little below the stifle joint; the outside of the hind legs to be black. There should be tan under tail, and on the vent, but only of such size as to be covered by the tail. (White in any part of the coat is a serious fault and shall disqualify whenever the white shall form a patch or stripe measuring as much as 1/2 inch (1 cm) in its longest dimension.)
Head: Long, narrow, tight skinned, almost flat, with a slight indentation up the forehead; slightly wedge-shaped, tapering to the nose, with no visible cheek muscles, and well filled up under the eyes; level in mouth, with tight-lipped jaws. Nose black. Eyes small, bright, sparkling and as near black as possible; set moderately close together; oblong in shape, slanting upwards on the outside; they should neither protrude nor sink in the skull. Ears of moderate size; set well up on skull and rather close together; thin, moderately narrow at base; with pointed tips; naturally erect carriage. Wide, flaring, blunt tipped or “bell” ears are a serious fault; cropped or cut ears shall disqualify.
Neck: The neck should be of moderate length, slim and graceful; gradually becoming large as it approaches, and blend smoothly with the sloping shoulders; free from throatiness; slightly arched from the occiput.
Forequarters: Shoulders sloping. Forelegs straight, and well under body. Feet compact, well arched, with jet-black nails; and two middle toes in the front feet rather longer than the others.
Body: Back slightly arched at the loin, and falling again to the joining of the tail to the same height as the shoulder. Body moderately short with robust loins. Chest narrow between the legs; deep in the brisket. Ribs well sprung out behind the shoulders.
Hindquarters: Hind legs should not turn in or out as viewed from the rear, carried back; hocks well let down. The hind feet shaped like those of a cat.
Tail: Moderately short, and set on where the arch of the back ends. Thick where it joins the body, tapering to a point, not carried higher than the back.
Faults: White in any part of the coat is a serious fault. Wide, flaring, blunt tipped or “bell” ears are a serious fault.
Disqualifications: Cropped or cut ears. White whenever it shall form a patch or stripe measuring as much as 1/2 inch (1 cm) in its longest dimension. Weight, more than 12 lb. (5.4 kg).
Scale of Points:
Head (including eyes, nose, and ears)- 30
Neck and shoulders- 10
Body (including chest, and tail)- 15
Legs and feet- 15
Coat- 10
Colour- 20
TOTAL= 100
Size:
Weight not exceeding 12 lb. (5.5 kg). All dogs weighing more than 12 lb. (5.5 kg) shall be disqualified. It is recommended that at all dog shows the open class shall be (and any or all other classes, except puppy class, may be) divided as: (a) under 7 lb. (3 kg); and (b) 7-12 lb. (3-5.5 kg).
Temperament:
Toy Manchester Terriers are lively and attentive. This breed is more suited for being watchdog than the typical terrier. They are less active than most terriers, are wary with strangers and aggressive with other animals. With family, they are affectionate, gentle and playful. They like the comforts of being inside, such as something soft to sleep on. Toy Manchester Terriers are alert and untrustworthy with small animals. Like a terrier, however, they like to dig, bark and protect their food and toys. Although sensitive to their family, they can be tough when the need be.
Health:
Issues include sensitivity to the sun, cold and damp weather, deterioration of the ball of hip, possible skin ailments, fractures, slipped stifle, glaucoma, and von Willebrand’s Disease.
Average Lifespan:
10 - 11 years.
History:
Manchester Terriers were originally known as the Black and Tan Terrier in the 16th century in England, and have been referred to as such even today. At one time they were called the "Gentleman's Terrier", since Manchester was a poor town in England, this breed's name was not very popular. Though, later they were officially named Manchester Terrier in 1923. They were used as a ratter and a companion dog back then, and were extremely efficient at their job. Putting a terrier in a box full of rats was a popular spectator sport in the 19th century, especially in Manchester of northern England. One record-making Manchester named "Billy" was set in a box with 100 rats in it, and given a time limit of 8 and 1/2 minutes. He killed all 100 rats in nearly 6 minutes! It took him only 3 and a half seconds to kill each rat.
The Manchester Terrier may have been produced by crossing the Whippet, Italian Greyhound, Doberman, Dachshund, possibly King Charles Spaniel and other terriers such as the White English Terrier. The Toy version of the breed was produced by breeding the smallest of the Manchester Terriers. They are both identical except for size. During Queen Victoria's reign, the breed was miniaturized to the extent of receiving poor health and pathetic results. At this time it was not uncommon to see Manchesters of two and a half pounds, full grown! When problems of normalcy became apparent, people stopped breeding for smallness and the breed regained it's health.
In 1889 ear cropping was outlawed, as well as pitting rats against dogs, and the breed's popularity declined. Because of ear cropping, breeders did not worry about the size of ear when breeding Manchester Terriers, thus making it quite difficult to get a Manchester of correct ear size and markings for show after the ear cropping ban. Fortunately for the Toy, ear cropping is not allowed on this breed. The Manchester and Toy Manchester were considered one breed until 1959 when the AKC declared them to be separate varieties of an interbreeding breed.
Sources:
CKC (Breed Standards)
Puppy Dog Web
Pictures:
Photobucket