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The Manchester Terrier is the oldest known terrier breed. Developed as a rat hunter in nineteenth century Manchester, England by a man named John Hulme. It has earned the nickname of "rat terrier" because of it's tenacity at catching rats and mice. It is considered to be the best vermin hunting breed. In a British contest one Manchester named Billy was said to have killed 100 rats in only 6 minutes and 13 seconds. The Manchester Terrier developed by crossing Black & Tan Terrier and the Whippet. There are two types of Manchester Terrier: the Standard and Toy. The Toy variety became popular during the reign of Queen Victoria, when smaller dogs were very popular. The Standard Manchester still retains the ability to be a prized ratter, but the breed as a whole is a companion dog. The Manchester Terrier has gone down in popularity. The Manchester Terrier was used in the development of several breeds, among them the Doberman Pinscher, and the Airedale Terrier.
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What was the Sealyham Terrier first bred for?
The Sealyham Terrier originated from England.
What was the Staffordshire Bull Terrier first bred for?
They were originally bred for dog fighting.
What was the Scottish Terrier first bred for?
They were first bred as hunting dogs. For hunting rabbits and foxes etc.
What was the West Highland White Terrier first bred for?
It was first bred as a hunting dog and a pest exterminator.
What was the Silky Terrier first bred for?
as rat catcher
What was the Australian Terrier first bred for?
pest exterminator
What was the Dandie Dinmont Terrier first bred for?
as hunting dog
What was the Miniature Bull Terrier first bred for?
for catching rats
What was the Norwich Terrier first bred for?
for hunting small animals
What was the Cesky Terrier first bred for?
The Cesky Terrier was first bred to hunt small mammals, birds and wild boars in packs in the forest of Bohemia, Europe. Learn more about the breed history of the Cesky Terrier at the related link.
Why was a Boston Terrier and a American Rat Terrier Bred together?
They were'NT bred together. tHe Boston Terrier is a mix of a English Bulldog and A White Terrier. Not a Rat Terrier.
When was the the blue staffordshire bull terrier first bred?
I have a blue staffordshire bull terrier myself. I don't know when they where first bred both i was told that when you keep breding black staffordshire bull terriers over & over again and only with blacks eventually you get blue staffordshire bull terrier.
