Manchester Terrier

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Manchester should be provided with 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Monitor their food intake to prevent them from gaining too much weight. Clean, safe water should be made available throughout the day.

Manchesters shed moderately and will require regular grooming to help maintain their coat. Brushing them once a week with a rubber grooming mitt or tool or a de-shedding glove will help remove dead hair and maintain its appearance.

Bath them occasionally or whenever it is needed to keep their coat clean and healthy.

Manchester Terriers are pretty low maintenance, so grooming them does not require much work.

Brush the coat once a week with a rubber or bristle brush to get rid of dead hair and prevent matting. If your dog's nails don't break off naturally, trim them once or twice a month to avoid painful tears and other issues. Check their lips, ears, nose, throat, eyes, and feet for sores, rashes, or symptoms of illness such as redness, tenderness, or inflammation. Ears should have a pleasant odour and be free of wax or gunk, and eyes should be clean and free of redness or discharge.

Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when he's an adult.

Manchesters are energetic dog breeds who need an hour of intensive exercise. They enjoy walking to the street and participating in dog sports such as flyball. In fact, they can be competitive on that also! They also love playing in the park with their few dog friends.

Veterinary care is essential to a dog's health and well-being; however, the frequency of treatment and checkups will depend on the dog. Scheduled six-monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout all life stages.

Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog's growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet, and form a key part of preventative care.

Manchesters are playful and sociable. They can be great family pet because of their sweet demeanour. Playing with children is also their favourite, especially to children who know how to deal with their energy. They are a good companion and can thrive living in small apartments also.

Manchesters are quite easy to train. They love learning new commands and has a great memory. There are times that they can be easily distracted, so keep their training short and creative to keep their attention. Use positive reinforcement and a rewards-based approach to keep them motivated.

Manchester tends to do well with other pets. However, they have a strong prey drive and might be aggressive when they see smaller animals trespassing their yard. So it is important that you start socializing them at an early age to teach them how to behave well around other pets.