American Manchester Terrier

American Manchester Terrier Dedicated to sharing the love and antics of Manchester Terriers in America

05/24/2026

Today is lucky penny day. What are your good luck rituals before your show or trial with your Manchester?

05/12/2026

The name, “Manchester” can mean different things to different people. Mention the name in some households, and it’s off to the races as to whether Manchester United will resign their starting mid-fielder or not, or how they'll fare in the Premier League standings. Drop the name in the room full of academics, however, and the conversation might turn to the largest single-site university in the UK, the University of Manchester. Among dog folk, however, there is only one Manchester worth knowing, and it is the fabulous Manchester Terrier, the oldest identifiable terrier breed tracing back to the late 1570s.

The breed, however, wasn’t always known by that name. In England, the Kennel Club recognized both the standard and toy as two varieties of the Black and Tan Terrier (its 16th century name) until the 1920s when it split them by size. In the United States, the breed was first recognized as the Black and Tan (first the Manchester Terrier Toy in 1886, and then a year later, the Standard Manchester Terrier). For clarification, we should mention that these Black and Tans are not to be confused with the now extinct Black and Tan Terrier, one of the earliest terriers breeds believed to be in the ancestry of many modern terrier breeds.

It was on November 26, 1933 when the Indianapolis Star wrote that the breed previously known as the Toy Black and Tan Terrier was officially changed to the Toy Manchester Terrier at a meeting of the AKC directors (other sources say the year was 1923). The change, as the newspaper reported, was in line with the name transition of the larger breed (the Standard). It was felt that “the new name was more dignified and less liable to confusion with nondescript dogs which might be black and tan but not pure bred” (or, God forbid, the yummy layered beer drink– sorry, we couldn’t resist).

Image: Manchester terrier by Wirestock/Deposit

04/20/2026

It's National Look-Alike Day. So us those look-alikes?

04/05/2026

Animal-rights groups have hijacked the Farm Bill with H.R. 5017. This amendment threatens hunting with hounds and bird dog training. Take action now!

04/04/2026

So far I only have *3* Manchester Juniors that have confirmed to be at the National. I am traveling on Monday so tell me now if your kiddo will be there or they won't get a thank you bag.

04/01/2026

It's Cover Photo Day! What cute Spring Photos do you have?

03/25/2026

100 photos? Challenge accepted!
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02/06/2026

As part of the 2026 Westminster week, Junior Showmanship took place to crown Best Junior. See the winner and runner-ups.

02/05/2026

Looking to get some health clearances completed? Check out our Health Clinic Calendar to find upcoming OFA health clinics near you!

Calendar: https://ofa.org/health-clinics

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