by Julian Ferre
Finding a good that also suits your needs isn't always easy. Most people will impulsively get the first dog that strikes a chord in their heart, while some people prefer to do their research and find out all about potential dogs they can get. If you're interested in something like a toy Manchester Terrier for instance there are a few things that you would want to learn about it first.
The first thing that you should understand is that Manchester Terrier's come in two different varieties. These varieties are the Toy Manchester variety and the Standard Manchester variety. Both these varieties have the same general characteristics and are only different from one another in terms of their height.
For instance the toy Manchester Terrier variety can weigh between 6-12 pounds while the standard Manchester Terrier variety weighs between 16-19 pounds. There is also a marked difference in height between these two different varieties and this is reflected in the lack of inches in the toy Manchester Terrier variety. These dogs can grow up to about 10-12 inches while the standard variety grows about 15-17 inches in height.
Both the varieties of the Manchester Terrier are highly intelligent and very loyal. Even though the toy Manchester variety possesses hunting skills just like the standard Manchester variety, it is still not used for this purpose. Having said that whether you get a toy or a standard Manchester variety it is highly unlikely that you are going to use it to hunt, be it the rats that they were specifically bred to hunt, or any other animals.
These dogs are primarily used as companion dogs or competitive dogs. These dogs are highly intelligent and can be trained if this is taken of at a very early age. Otherwise both the toy Manchester Terrier and the standard Manchester Terrier have been to known to be willful and sometimes to not listen to its owner. A firm hand is a must when training your Manchester Terrier.
Having children, especially young children, is another factor that you should keep in mind while getting either a toy or a standard Manchester Terrier. You will want to be very careful while the dog is near children as the dogs may become very aggressive if the aggression has not been bred out of them or trained out of them at an early age.
And because Manchester Terriers were originally bred as rat or rodent hunters, and in case you have any pet hamsters, gerbils or mice in your home then it is better that you look for some other breed of dog or say goodbye to your rodent pet. Although Manchester Terriers can be kept alone with small animals with proper training and that too from an early age, it is advised not to indulge in such a practice since you have no idea when the natural hunting instinct of your Terrier would kick in. The best thing that can be done is removing the source of the temptation altogether!
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