English Toy Terrier
Kid Friendly
Low Shedding
Sociable
Apartment Friendly
Breed Snapshot
- Height: 25cm - 30cm
- Weight: 2kg - 4kg
- Life expectancy: 15+ years
Description
Boasting a smooth short dense coat that comes in black and tan, the English Toy Terrier is also known as the Manchester Terrier. The English Toy Terrier was originally developed as a rat hunter in the nineteenth century.
Temperament
Powerful, agile, smart and eager to learn, the English Toy Terrier is very loyal to its family. This breed loves outside activities and agility skills, catch and fetch, and thrives on human attention.
Health problems
This breed can be prone to glaucoma and occasionally Von Willebrand's disease.
Exercise
This breed needs a lot of exercise including daily walks and regular run-arounds off the leash.
Grooming
This breed's coat is very easy to keep well-groomed. It sheds little to no hair.
Living conditions
This dog is suitable for apartment living. It prefers warm climates.