Can you image a Manchester Terrier, who weighs in at around 12 pounds, killing 300 rats in just under an hour? Hard to imagine, right? But that's how the story goes about "Tiny," a Manchester who in 1848, supposedly accomplished this feat.
Originally called the Black and Tan Terrier, these little dogs did originally work to control the population of rats, foxes and other vermin in the industrial north of England during the 1800's. They get their name from the city of Manchester, which is where development of the breed was centered during this time period.
Nowadays, the Manchester Terrier, a somewhat rare dog, is valued as an affectionate and lively companion. He is a very clean, low maintenance pet and also being very alert, he makes a good watch dog.
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