At Maximal Manchester Terriers, we are proud of the work we do to preserve, promote and protect one of AKC’s oldest and most elegant breeds. Over the years, our program and expertise have been featured in respected publications, breed directories, and educational resources throughout the dog fancy.
Explore some of the places where Maximal Manchester Terriers, and breeder Michelle Barlak, have been recognized.
Articles

โ๏ธ Showsight Magazine:๐๏ธ โMichelleโฏBarlak | Maximal Toy Manchester Terriersโ: An in-depth interview discussing Michelle’s history with the breed, judging insights, and her approach to responsible breeding.
โ๏ธ Showsight Magazine: One Breed, Two Varieties: The Manchester Terrier Divide, by Michelle Barlak: An in-depth look at breed history and development in the United States and the U.K.
โ๏ธ Dog Fancy Magazine: The Best Dogs in Earth, by Nikki Moustaki
Profile of Dot’s accomplishments in AKC Earthdog.
โ๏ธ National Purebred Dog Day: “Not Just Another Pretty Face”, by NPDD writers
Profile of Dot, one of our foundation dogs at Maximal Manchester Terriers.
โ๏ธCBC News, Canada: Michelle offers comment on how CDC proposal affects guide dog handlers.
Photo Features
๐ท New York Times
๐ท AKC Photo Archive
๐ท AKC.org Manchester Terrier Breed Page
Cited By
๐ Rover.com: Breed spotlight on the Manchester Terrier quotes Michelle as a trusted Manchester breeder.
๐ DailyPaws.com: Breed spotlight on the Manchester Terrier quotes Michelle as a breed rescue expert.
๐ Dog News Magazine: “A Tenacious Ratter”, by M.J. Nelson, Breed spotlight on the versatility of the Manchester Terrier quotes Michelle as a training expert.
Books
Books featuring Maximal Manchester Terriers.
๐ AKC’s The New Complete Dog Book, by The American Kennel Club
๐ The Dogist: Photographic Encounters with 1,000 Dogs, by Elliot Weiss Friedman
๐ Earthdog Ins & Outs, 2nd Edition, by Jo Ann Frier-Murza
Appearances
Scroll the photo gallery for a sample of some of our appearances.
๐บ The National Dog Show on NBC: Many years, Michelle can be seen with her Toy or Standard manchesters in the Toy or Terrier Group on NBC on Thanksgiving Day. In 2025, she appeared with Standard Manchester Piper in the Terrier Group.
๐บ Westminster Kennel Club: Meet the Breeds representatives for the Manchester Terrier and participants in the dog show.
๐ AKC Meet the Breeds: New York, NY: You can find us and our dogs each year at the annual AKC Meet the Breeds event in New York City, where we represent the breed at the Manchester Terrier booth.
๐ AKC Museum of the Dog Breed Spotlight: Michelle Barlak presented the Manchester Terrier at a public outreach event held by the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City.
Radio
๐ปThe Todd Leonard Show: Michelle gives an interview about guide dogs.
๐ปWOND 1400 AM radio: Michelle gives an interview about service animal laws.

Educational Contributions

๐International Guide Dog Federation 2025 Conference Speaker, Warwick, U.K.: Media Relations & Advocacy
๐AKC Judges Education Webinar
๐ AKC Dog Show Judges Association Advanced Institute: Regular seminar and workshop presenter on judging the Manchester Terrier.
๐ American Manchester Terrier Club Judges Education: Approved presenter and mentor
๐ AMTC Health Seminar Presenter
Breeder Directories
๐ถ AKC Marketplace: Our official listing on the American Kennel Clubโs breeder platform.
๐ถ American Manchester Terrier Club Breeder Referral
๐ถ Better Breeder Institute: Recognized as a high-quality program by a resource focused on transparency in breeding.
๐ถ DOGG!T: DOGG!T is the first of its kind health verified breeder network.
๐ถ gooddog: A place where well-informed prospective owners can meet dedicated, responsible sources.
๐ถ Breed Archive: Pedigree and breeding data profile for Michelle Barlak and Maximal Manchester Terriers.







