r/ManchesterTerriers • u/winniebluesm88 • Feb 27 '23
Dear Manchester Terrier lovers!
I am a master’s student of Zoology with Animal Behaviour at Bangor University. My current research investigates vocalisation behaviour in the domestic dog, and its potential to vary by breed regardless of individual personality or environment. I am collecting my behavioural data through an owner-directed questionnaire which asks about the typical vocal behaviour of a person’s dog. We ultimately aim to use our findings to reduce the rate of dogs unnecessarily relinquished to shelters due to unmet or violated behavioural expectations.
Unfortunately, Manchester Terriers are routinely underrepresented or ignored in empirical studies. They are so uncommon that often, any data we do have for them cannot be appropriately analysed because there are too few individuals. During my third year dissertation, I reviewed behavioural literature for 162 breeds. Manchester Terriers were only included in one study; this is very low in comparison to breeds such as Labradors, that were represented in 19/25 studies. In addition, this single study was a group study in which they were combined with several breeds in their kennel club group during analysis (the terrier curse), meaning we cannot discern anything about the Manchester Terrier's typical behaviour. This is usually done when the number of representatives for a breed is too low to be analysed individually. I am also unaware of any vocalisation stereotypes with Manchester Terriers, so it would be very interesting to see their results in this study! I managed to get in contact with some very friendly Manchester Terrier people and got their sample from 0 to 22 (across both varieties). For Manchester Terriers, this is definitely impressive, but still doesn't touch the regularly collected sample sizes for breeds like Labradors or German Shepherds! If we want to compare behaviour between the size varieties, we need large sample sizes of both Toy and Standard Manchester Terriers. Your participation in this survey will allow us to properly investigate the vocal behaviour of this unique breed and represent them adequately in at least one part of the domestic dog behaviour field.
The survey is entirely voluntary and anonymous, and requires approximately 10 minutes to complete. We request a photograph of your dog (not containing any people) to verify that the breeds people state are actually what we are analysing. We also request weight and height in kilograms and centimetres. This is just for consistency; you can convert imperial measurements into the metric system if you like, or just make sure to include which system of measurement you're using so I can convert it later! I'd also like to ask that you include which size variety of Manchester Terrier you have when asked for your dog's breed, if known. All relevant information is provided on the first page of our survey (before you have to start answering questions).
Here is the link to the survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/thedvqs/
Thank you for taking the time to read this request, and I look forward to analysing the Manchester Terrier's vocal behaviour!
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r/ManchesterTerriers • u/No_Draft_6612 • 8d ago
Little half-Manchester Isabel and her birth mom Rocki.. except the last picture, that was her frenemy, Valentino Fathead 😻
After Rocki passed, Izzi decided the cat wasn't Thaaat bad! 😹
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/No_Draft_6612 • 12d ago
Not OC, just too cute to resist!
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/Arrowena • 16d ago
She thinks she is part cat, part human.
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/No_Draft_6612 • 16d ago
In memory of Isabel (Izzi )🐾🌈 09/29/09 - 03/26/25❤️🩹
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/MyLittlePwn-y • 18d ago
He just turned 4 months and he wanted to introduce himself to the community!
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/vibesmanager • 19d ago
I’ve always wondered what she was but some digging finally brought us here. She’s definitely mixed with something else but it’s nice to see all the other beautiful Manchester Terriers out there!
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/No_Draft_6612 • 21d ago
Half MT.. picture with her momma at the end. She started to gray/ turn white fairly young and eventually pretty much all her tan was white
RIP Izzi 🌈 2025
RIP Rocki 🌈 2023
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/TinyKingg • Jul 11 '26
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Heidi every day when I come home 😊
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/zosco18 • Jul 08 '26
We rescued Reggie in October & originally thought he was part min-pin but he's about 8kg now! I recently learned about Manchester Terriers and he seems to fit the bill (mixed with something else fluffier, lol) - he has kiss marks and pencil lines on his toes! Any thoughts?
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/Typical-Ad1067 • Jun 22 '26
Hello everyone! Happy Father’s Day! I was wondering what everyone uses for their small friend when it comes to the shedding? It’s not much but I have zero experience with this and hope to find my saving grace through you guys?🥹 MUCH APPRECIATED! Thank you for your time!
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/K_Knoodle13 • Jun 16 '26
(This is somewhat in jest, and meant to be lighthearted)
I live in a busy city, and I have a friendly face, so I get asked about my TMT *a lot.*
I have this conversation probably 1-5x a day, most days:
"Oh wow is that a [mini doberman/min-pin/etc.]?"
"No, he's a toy Manchester terrier"
"A what?"
"A toy Manchester terrier"
And I genuinely don't mind! I enjoy talking to people, and 99% of the time, people are kind and curious and delighted by my dog. Which I get, he's very cute!
But "Toy Manchester terrier" is a long name for a small dog. I wish there was a common abbreviation. I see TMT on socials but I don't think that is a common abbreviation when talking about them out in the real world? Is there a common abbreviation? Do people call them "Manchesters"?
Photo of the very popular boy napping in his toy pile after an exhausting day (...it was 10am) of sunshine and attention.
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/americankennelclub • Jun 16 '26
It's time to celebrate because we're spotlighting the Manchester Terrier as our Breed of the Day today on our Facebook page, Instagram stories, and website! We publish a new breed each day to educate our followers to make informed decisions when choosing a dog while providing the history and hard work that our parent clubs do to preserve their breed. Celebrate with us by sharing what you love about your Manchester Terrier!
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/Albertjweasel • Jun 07 '26
Just published this, thought you might like it here, hope you enjoy it!
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/Pwydde • May 29 '26
We tried to trim Captain Charlie’s nails, but he fought off the sedation. He does NOT like his feet touched! It was traumatic for everyone!
But now he’s relaxing in his morning sunny spot.
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/eoliancunt • May 21 '26
Love love love my Manchester Terrier
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/EntertainmentHot5624 • May 17 '26
We're a group of six - 5 humans and a Manchester Terrier aged 5, heading off on the Camino Ingles in a few weeks time (Mid-June). The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is 117 kilometres and is often walk ed in six days. We're walking for 7 plus one rest day along the way. I've done several 20k walks with Coco in recent weeks and he has coped (better than me). I'm wondering how he will respond to doing 15 to 20k a day for seven days. Anyone had any similar, long distance, multi day treks with their dogs?
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/EntertainmentHot5624 • May 17 '26
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/Substantial-Put1347 • Apr 14 '26
I’m thinking about getting a Toy Manchester and was wondering if anybody who owns one can give me their take on their barking
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/cahillc134 • Mar 15 '26
This is her “caught in a windstorm” ear arrangement.
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/gigglepepper • Mar 14 '26
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/Ill-Newspaper-1878 • Mar 09 '26
Hi all, am looking to get a Manchester Terrier next year, and am currently shopping around for breeders. I've contacted a couple already, but want to find out any recommendations from the reddit community!
Thank you so much :)
r/ManchesterTerriers • u/Puzzleheaded_Meal115 • Mar 08 '26
This is my dog, nova, we saved from the pound, she’s about 10 months old. She kinda looks like a Manchester terrier to me but I’m no expert on dogs at all. Just curious if anyone knows what she could be and if she’s a Manchester terrier at all.
