The English Toy Terrier was miniaturised from the Manchester Terrier, a dog that kept down the rat population in the textile factories that boomed in the city from the industrial revolution.
FACT SHEET
Someone who wants a smaller, finer-boned Manchester Terrier, with erect ears.
Someone with hamsters, guinea pigs or other small furries. You will need high-level home and garden security to keep them from your ETT.
Black and Tan Toy Terrier, Manchester Toy Terrier
None
United Kingdom
Small
Small - but bigger than most cats
Low (Under 30 minutes)
A walk and a good sniff can be like reading a novel while doing a marathon for a little dog.
Smooth
Dogs that you mainly just need to polish! But be warned - short haired dogs moult all the time!
Moderate shedding
All canines drop some hair, think of it as dog glitter!
12 years
Maybe
HOW IT WORKS
The first step in responsible dog ownership
Find a suitable breed
Use our breed explorer to find a suitable breed based on your needs. Search by keyword or any of our breed traits including size, exercise need, and lifespan to name a few.
Join a breed waiting list
Once we’ve found one or more prospective matches, we’ll ask you to arrange a zoom call to talk through your application with one of our dog experts.
Talk to a Tailwise expert
Complete an application for your breed choice(s) in just a few easy steps. You’ll be be notified when a potential match is found and we’re ready to review your application.
Match with a breeder
Upon completing your introduction call a breeder will review your application. If successful you’ll be able to arrange a meeting and be accepted onto their waiting list. A Tailwise fee of £95 (excl. VAT) will be due at the point you pay a deposit.
BREED EXPLORER
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