Articles — Manchester Terrier

  Manchester Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1886 Lifespan: 15 – 17 years Size: Small Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 24” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Manchester Terrier is vibrant and bursting with energy, just as his native town of Manchester, England is.  This handsome lad is a “ye olde” Terrier breed, one of the oldest in existence, actually. One of the oldest terrier breeds, this Gentleman’s Dog, as he was endearingly referred to in the Old Country, was originally developed by John Hulme as a rat and vermin hunter in Manchester,...