October 2, 2019 CyberNewt

Find a Manchester

Breeder Referral

Use the AMTC Breeder Directory Listing to start your quest for a new Manchester Terrier to grace your home and enhance your life.  This is a Geographical list of American Manchester Terrier Club members currently active in breeding one or both varieties (Standard/Toy) of the Manchester Terrier. This information is provided solely as a tool to assist you with locating a breeder within your area to minimize your search. This list is provided as a courtesy only. It is up to you to research the breeder you wish to contact.  Please remember adult Manchester Terriers make great pets too. Breeders often have mature Manchester Terriers that are retired from the show ring or a breeding program and may be available either for sale or adoption.

Here are some helpful tips for selecting a breeder:
  • Visit the breeder’s home or kennel and ask to see one or both of the parents. This will help you determine the temperament of your potential new puppy. This will also help you see how and where puppies are raised and see the interaction between the breeder and their dogs. Puppies should be clean and kept in a clean area. They should also look to be in good health with bright eyes, not skinny and not too overweight.

  • Ask the breeder about health issues and if they are aware of any health issues in their breeding program. An ethical and reputable breeder should be testing for those genetic issues that can occur in Toy and Standard Manchesters. The OFA lists recommendations for these health issues. Also, the OFA provides certification for those tests that are completed.

  • Do not be put off if the breeder asks as many if not more questions than you do. Good breeders care about the well being of their dogs and will do all they can to place their pups in the best homes possible. The breeder may also ask you to sign a contract and sell the puppy with breeding restrictions.

  • Don’t expect to take a puppy home on the first meeting. Most breeders do not place puppies until they are between 8 and 12 weeks old.

  • Looking for a Manchester puppy can be a difficult task as there are not many litters born each year. One might expect to pay more for a Manchester Terrier than a breed that has a lot of litters registered each year. After all, you are hoping to have a life long happy, healthy and well socialized companion. Also remember, a high asking price does not always guarantee a ‘good’ breeder. It is up to you to do the research and make the right choice for you and your life style.

  • Be sure you can afford to pay for food, toys, leash and collar, and regular vet exams. While Manchesters do not require a lot of grooming, however, they do need regular nail trims and the occasional bath with a good brushing.

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