looking for good standard manchester terrier breeder....we live in eastern PA.?

Question

can anyone direct me to a good breeder?

Answer 1

The best place to get a referral for a responsible breeder is through the breed's parent club: Scroll down to "Breeder Contact":
http://clubs.akc.org/mtca/index.htm

Keep in mind that AKC registration is not a guarantee of quality.
Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:

1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?

2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time & money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?

3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?

4. Did the breeder conduct extensive interviews with you and every member of your family?

5. Have the sire & dam received all available health clearances, (eg. OFA Hip & Eye, Thyroid testing, THESE VARY FOR EACH BREED)

6. Is she willing to honestly discuss any possible genetic defects that may exist in her line?

7. Does she have a Sales Contract?

8. Does the contract contain a clause stipulating that you spay or neuter the puppy before it reaches a certain
age?

9. Does the contract contain a clause stating that if at any time in the puppy's life, you can no longer care for it, it must be returned to the breeder? (This ensures that no animal bred by this breeder will ever end up in a shelter).

10. Will the breeder maintain contact with you for the life of the puppy to answer questions and help in general?

Answer 2

These are not a common breed in certain areas! I would think a price range for a good one could be $1,000 for a pet.

In PA, especially with the weather, this dog would be a house dog most of the time. I believe your lap and your bed would be best! They're smart to get out a fence or dig, too.

I hope you have been around one and know what they are like ? Cute dogs.

Go to AKC.org and look for a breeder.

Type in " Manchester Terrier Club " and search for the parent breed club.... they will know about the health, problems, temperament, etc, and announce litters.

You will know when you have a good one. They will question you, get references, and have a guarantee health contract along with a spay/ neuter..... unless you plan on showing. If you do want to show, they will help you there, too.
You most likely will have to wait on a planned litter.

If you can take a rescue, go to PetFinder.com and put in Manchester with your zip code or one in a nearby city.

So many dogs and cats need good homes and the other choice is killing them or a rescue.

Good luck.

Answer 3

I always recommed going to the American Kennel Club website to find a good breeder.

Here's what I found on the Website (AKC.org)

Manchester Terrier
http://clubs.akc.org/mtca/index.htm
Parent Club: American Manchester Terrier Club
Breeder Referral: Diana Haywood; EST [phone]

A Geographical List of breeders can be found here
http://clubs.akc.org/mtca/page2.htm

Good Luck

Answer 4

Plan on travel--- I recall the show in eastern PA where the big buzz was. "hey! we have a standard Manchester entered - really lets go see it- I never saw one......." they are scarce as hens teeth in PA

Answer 5

Try this site and good luck.
http://www.potomacctc.org/