MANCHESTER TERRIER

breed of dog developed in England from the whippet, a racing dog, and the black-and-tan terrier, a valued ratter, to combine the gaming talents of each. In 1860 the breed was named after the city of Manchester, a breeding centre, but it was often called the black-and-tan terrier until the 1920s. A sleek, short-haired dog, the Manchester has a long, narrow head, small bright eyes, and a glossy black coat with tan on the head, chest, and legs. There are two varieties, the standard and the toy. The standard stands 35.5 to 40.5 cm (14 to 16 inches), weighs 5 to 10 kg (11 to 22 pounds), and has erect or folded (button) ears. The toy stands about 15 to 18 cm, weighs 5 kg or less, and has erect ears.