Comparison: Fox Terrier (Smooth) and Manchester Terrier

Fox Terrier (Smooth) and Manchester Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Fox Terrier (Smooth)	Manchester Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Category	–	Small
Recognition features	Predominantly white with black and/or tan markings Smooth, hard, dense coat Small V-shaped ears folded forward and a gaily carried tail	Short glossy coat, jet black with rich mahogany tan Wedge-shaped head, small V-shaped ears carried above the skull line "Thumb mark" above the feet and sharply defined tan markings
Coat	Smooth, flat, hard, dense and abundant; white predominates, with tan, black-and-tan or black markings (brindle, red or liver markings are highly undesirable).	Close, smooth, short and glossy, firm in texture; jet black with sharply defined rich mahogany tan.
Purpose	British working terrier for fox, rabbit and rat work; today an active companion.	Elegant 19th-century British ratter that still dispatches vermin quickly and also makes a companion.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.