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Manchester Terriers Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about one of my favourite breeds of dog - the Manchester Terrier. I have gathered information from the Kennel Club of Great Britain and the British Manchester Terrier Club.

A multiple-choice quiz by cyberhen. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
cyberhen

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,785

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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699

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What colour are Manchester Terriers? Hint

White

Brindle

Black and tan

Sable

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which type of animals were Manchester Terriers used to hunt during the 1800's? Hint

Rats and rabbits

Rabbits and foxes

Foxes and badgers

Rats and badgers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Black Jack was a famous Manchester Terrier in London, England during the 1850's. What was his job? Hint

Ratter of the Houses of Parliament

Champion Ratter

Royal Ratcatcher

Royal Mouse Hunter

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Question 4 of 10

4. Black and Tans have appeared in English literature since the 1500's. In which publication did they first appear? Hint

Rural Sports

The Hours of the Virgin

The General History of Quadrupeds

A breed description by the physician of Queen Elizabeth I

5. In 1946, after World War II, there were only eleven pure bred Manchester terriers left in Great Britain. Apart from low numbers what was another problem for most of these eleven remaining dogs? Hint

Too old to breed

Mostly female dogs

Mostly male dogs

Mostly neutered dogs

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Question 6 of 10

6. What breed of dog was cross-bred with Manchester Terriers, after World War II, to help revive the breed? Hint

Jack Russel Terrier

Scottish Terrier

Lakeland Terrier

English Toy Terrier

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which country exported Manchester Terriers to Great Britain during the 1950's to help revive the breed? Hint

Australia

France

United States of America

Germany

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following health problem can Manchester Terriers suffer from? Hint

Bloat

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation

Lens Luxation

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Manchester Terrier is designated as a Vulnerable Native Breed by the Kennel Club of Great Britain.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Manchester Terrier was used in the development of another, much larger breed of dog. Which breed is it? Hint

Doberman Pinscher

German Shepherd

Rottweiler

German Pinscher

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What colour are Manchester Terriers?

Answer: Black and tan

Manchester terriers were originally called Black and Tans. No other colour is permitted. The name Manchester Terrier started to be used during the 1890's and was officially adopted by the Kennel Club of Great Britain in 1924.

2. Which type of animals were Manchester Terriers used to hunt during the 1800's?

Answer: Rats and rabbits

Manchester Terriers are not physically big enough or strong enough to hunt and kill foxes and badgers.

3. Black Jack was a famous Manchester Terrier in London, England during the 1850's. What was his job?

Answer: Royal Ratcatcher

Manchester Terriers are the only breed of dog to have held Royal Warrants. These were issued by Queen Victoria for rat catching.

4. Black and Tans have appeared in English literature since the 1500's. In which publication did they first appear?

Answer: The Hours of the Virgin

An illustrated manuscript, created around 1500, called "The Hours of the Virgin" contains an illustration of a Black and Tan terrier.

Answer: Too old to breed

Most of these remaining eleven dogs were of advanced age and were unable to breed.

6. What breed of dog was cross-bred with Manchester Terriers, after World War II, to help revive the breed?

Answer: English Toy Terrier

The English Toy Terrier is actually a toy version of the Manchester Terrier and was only recognised as a separate breed in 1924 by the Kennel Club of Great Britain.

7. Which country exported Manchester Terriers to Great Britain during the 1950's to help revive the breed?

Answer: United States of America

The two most important dogs which were exported were Sir Oscar of Chatham Farms and Gwinney Willows Thunderstorm.

8. Which of the following health problem can Manchester Terriers suffer from?

Answer: Lens Luxation

Lens luxation means the lens of the eye can pop out of place. Manchester Terriers are also prone to epilepsy.

9. The Manchester Terrier is designated as a Vulnerable Native Breed by the Kennel Club of Great Britain.

Answer: True

In 2007 it was the tenth rarest breed in Great Britain with only 113 dogs registered.

10. The Manchester Terrier was used in the development of another, much larger breed of dog. Which breed is it?

Answer: Doberman Pinscher

The Doberman Pinscher was created by cross-breeding various breeds of dogs including the Manchester Terrier, the German Shepherd, the Rottweiler, the German Pinscher, the Black Greyhound and various others.

Source: Author cyberhen

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