Breed History
Also known as the Black and Tan Toy Terrier, the Toy Manchester Terrier originated in Manchester, England....
The breed came about when a dog owner named John Hulme mated a Whippet with the Black and Tan Terrier, long known in England as a skilled ratter. This is why you see the roached back in the Toy Manchester Terrier that is typically not seen in other terrier breeds. The new breed of terrier was designated in the year 1860 and it soon spread through Britain and eventually to the United States, where it was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886. In 1923, the Manchester Terrier Club of America was formed, and in 1938 the American Toy Manchester Terrier Club was formed.Until 1959 the Manchester Terrier and the Toy Manchester Terrier were recognized as separate breeds. After 1959, they were considered one breed with two different varieties, and many breeders today cross breed the Standard and the Toy. In days past, Toy Manchester Terriers were carried in pouches which were hung from a horse rider's belt. These days, these spunky little dogs are most commonly kept as pets rather than as vermin killers.