[Last updated: Updated 2/17/25)
Whether you’re looking for a pet, a show dog or a performance dog, this page is meant to help anyone and everyone looking to add a Manchester Terrier (Standard or Toy) to their home. Within these pages, you will find puppies, adult dogs that are being rehomed by their owners for various reasons, rescue dogs, and retired show dogs. Do you have a dog you want us to list? It’s free! Email Michelle your listing.
Are you new to the breed? Or looking for some helpful tips? Check out our resources page for breed-specific information and recommendations about care, vaccines, and more! You can also browse our recommended products for your new dog here.
Disclaimer: Listings here are not an endorsement and we take no responsibility for any transactions that result from listing, browsing or viewing this web page. We do not screen adopters for others and we take no responsibility for any actions taken by those who use this web site for any purpose. This web listing service is a courtesy and is not officially affiliated with any group or club.
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Rescues
You may see a lot of dogs listed on sites like Petfinder but 99% of them are mislabeled and are NOT Manchester Terriers. We will only list actual Manchester Terriers here and you will find there are not many. American Manchester Terrier (AMTC) Rescue is the only rescue dedicated solely to this breed and it takes in less than 10 dogs per year, on average. The typical rescue is a senior toy male. AMTC Rescue gets puppies less than once every 10 years and therefore does not keep a waiting list for puppies. If you are interested in a puppy, we encourage you to review the puppy listings further down the page. There are so many responsible breeders involved with preserving this rare breed that most breeders take their dogs back if their owners cannot keep them, which is why it is difficult to find a Manchester to adopt from rescue.
North Carolina: Standard, 8 yr old Female, Maxine is in an AMTC Rescue foster home. She is crate trained, housebroken, sweet, easy going, and healthy. She’s had a recent spay and dental cleaning. For an application, email Michelle at michelle@maximaldog.com. Tell us where you are located, and how many dogs you have (include breed and gender). We don’t restrict adopters based on location but they must have a plan to pick up if approved to adopt. We won’t ship dogs in cargo nor allow third-party transport companies.
Adult Rehomes
Adult rehomes may be dogs whose owners have to find them a new home but do not need the services of a rescue, a retired dog from a breeder, or a dog that a breeder kept to grow up but did not turn out to be show quality.
Berkeley, CA: Toy Female- Fergie is 14 years old and she’s looking for a couch to cuddle on after her owner passed away. She’s sweet, housebroken, and healthy. FMI Contact Jo Biasi at cybernewt2@gmail.com or call 510.837.2662
Standard, male: We have an 8.5 year old neutered male that we are looking to rehome. We would like for him to find a soft place to land. He really needs a quiet home with his people where he can be the center of attention. While he’s been raised around children, he is getting to an age where young child activity is just too much for him. He does get along with other dogs but with this change he needs a home where he will not be one of many. His family made a very hard decision and can no longer keep him. As per our contract, they contacted us. He is located in Vancouver, BC Canada but we can get him back to the US if needed. We are so thankful to his family for reaching out to us. FMI email Robin at forensicbio@yahoo.com
Available Puppies & Planned Litters
Currently available puppies are listed at the top (oldest to youngest) and those that are planned but not yet born are listed in chronological order beneath available puppies. We do not endorse any breeders. These listings were provided by the individuals listed below and you must contact them directly for more information about available puppies.
Montana- Toy Female, 10-months-old, crate trained, up to date on vaccinations. FMI contact Dianna Texter at dtexter@papemh.com
Northern California: Standard Manchesters – Easter puppies ready mid-June. Health-tested parents, champion bloodlines. Located in Northern California. 530-518-6304