Manchester Terrier Breeder Referral


Manchester Breeders

Listings are alphabetical by state/province
NAME/ADDRESS CITY/COUNTRY PHONE E-MAIL WEB SITE

Alabama, USA

Martha Lee Mills Anniston
Alabama 36206
256-820-3463  voldogs@aol.com Mill's

Arizona, USA

John Gorman
4222-12 E. Brown Rd.
Mesa
Arizona 85205
480-985-6990  n.e.gorman@att.net BlackHawk

British Columbia, Canada

Melissa Dostalek
875 Kuldo Blvd.
Kitimat
British Columbia V8C 1W1
250-632-5294 not on-line Pocketmouse

California, USA

Victor Toggart
12950 Clayton Road
San Jose
California 95127
408-251-7650  vitog@znet.com Vitog
Betty Hodges
24217 Hodges Lane
Homeland
California 92548
909-926-9032  ROSEWOODOG@aol.com Rosewood
Blossom Scott Jamestown
California
no listing  animals@mlode.com Blossom's
Donna Ashbrook Van Nuys
California 91411
818-989-7337  da4re@earthlink.net Tudor
Sue Webb
15201 Ave 292
Visalia
California 93292
559-733-5416  rattatatttoys@earthlink.net Rattatat

Colorado, USA

Elud Archuleta-Cressler
30337 E 131st Ave.
Commerce City
Colorado 80022
303-659-0851  Splashesofcolor@msn.com Splashes of Color

Florida, USA

David & Carolyn Horowitz
Lakeland
Florida
863-868-6756  carolyn@rustic-lane.com Rustic

Georgia, USA

Pamela DeHetre
5126 Hwy. 81
Loganville
Georgia 30052
770-466-8944  pamdehetre@aol.com  Pamelot
Elizabeth Treese St. Mary's
Georgia
912-882-1500  ebet@tds.net  E-Bet

Illinois, USA

Beverly Leidner
403 Kilarney Drive
Greenville
Illinois 62246
618-664-9280  fanknls@papadocs.com Fantasy
Dwight & Janet Varner
21049 Pigeon Rd.
Morrison
Illinois 61270
815-772-3085  jdvarner@essex1.com Canty

Iowa, USA

Kathy Bradley
Gilman
Iowa
no number given seav@pcpartner.net WhirlWynd

Kentucky, USA

Jerri Hobbs
P.O. Box 83
Eubanks
Kentucky
606-379-1314   heavenhi@earthlink.net  Heaven Hi

Maryland, USA

Jim Burrows
5460 Montgomery Rd.
Ellicott City
Maryland 21043
410-203-9234 jimburrows-maryland@att.net  Burmack

Michigan, USA

Donna Palmer
3930 Losey Rd.
Pleasant Lake
Michigan 49272
517-769-2614 not on-line Dobain'

Nebraska, USA

Nancy Elliott
P.O. Box 454
Omaha
Nebraska 68101
 trilogymanchesters@juno.com  Trilogy
Ken & Cloydett Stickney Lincoln
Nebraska 68520
un-listed  bitoluck2u@aol.com  Bit-O-Luck

Nevada, USA

Joan Newman Washoe Valley
Nevada
un-listed  jnewman708@aol.com  
Rochelle D. Grice Las Vegas
Nevada
702-454-6841  RJMANCHS@aol.com  Desert Rose

New Brunswick, Canada

Tina Sandford Fredericton Junction
New Brunswick
506-368-9094  sanford@nbnet.nb.ca  Kreuzritter
Dean & Jennifer Tomes
16 Chesley Lane
Sackville
New Brunswick E4L 1L8
506-536-1957  MerseySMT@aol.com  Mersey

New Jersey, USA

Dr. Christine Haycock
361 Roseville Ave.
Newark
New Jersey 07107
973-485-3298  chrish2@juno.com  Crisam

New York, USA

Kimberle Schiff Port Jervis
New York 12771
845-858-8976  kimberle@oakwoodkennel.org  Oakwood
Kristina Barlak Nunda
New York 14517
585-335-8401  bleusprings@bluefrog.com  Bleu Springs

Nova Scotia, Canada

Wendy & Amanda Kelly Lr. Sackville
Nova Scotia B4C 1E5
902-864-4157  fwaggle.kennels@ns.sympatico.ca  Fwaggle

Ontario, Canada

Julie McClure Toronto
Ontario
905-985-2350   julie.mcclure@sympatico.ca   Tudorian
Catherine & Paige Bolahood Oshawa
Ontario
905-434-7929  bolahood@speedline.ca  Pinecrest Kennels
Sandy & Simon Cuniff
5267 Elcho Road
P.O. Box 47
Wellandport
Ontario
L0R 2J0
905-386-7175 moonshadowspage@sympatico.ca MoonShadow

Pennsylvania, USA

John & Brenda Gala
801 Reynolds St.
McKeesport
Pennsylvania 15132
412-673-2437  mickaladysmanchesters@comcast.net  MickaLady's
Miriam Tyler
8518 Brown St.
Slatington
Pennsylvania 18080
610-767-2110  Sertnly@webtv.net Sertnly
Paula Hradkowsky Green Lane
Pennsylvania 18054
215-679-4607  paula@tempest-terriers.com Tempest

Quebec, Canada

Linda Richards
736, Rang St-Roch
St-Barnab� Sud
Quebec JOH IGO
450-792-3975  nanrox@total.net Nanrox

Texas, USA

JoAnn Emrick
3219 Bond St.
Pasadena
Texas 77503
713-473-7800  MANTERRJ@aol.com  Wilane
Elizabeth McGee Pipe Creek
Texas 78063
830-510-4597  Layclyf@aol.com  Layclyf
Charles & Debbie Williams Port Arthur
Texas
 MaggicalToyMan@gt.rr.com  Maggical

Virginia, USA

Linda Lewin
3309 Kaywood Pl.
Falls Church
Virginia 22041
703-578-8956  charlin@erols.com Charlin
Kathy Baer Haymarket
Virginia 20169
703-753-1170  ejbaer@verizon.net Blue Moon
Jim & Paula Shumake
Fredericksburg
Virginia 22406
540-899-0147  scarletdog@earthlink.net Scarlets

Washington, USA

David & Judith Bell
8423 Hansen Rd. NE
Bainbridge Island
Washington 98110
206-842-8537  BeauJes@aol.com BeauJes
Zandi Spicer
Spokane
Washington
509-489-4663  zandispicer@yahoo.com Spiceisle
Jackie Wall
1824 Fairview St. SE
Olympia
Washington 98501
360-357-7253  wallstmanchesters@mail.com Wall Street

This listing does not constitute all Manchester Breeders and there may not be a listing for your state.  Breeder submissions to the list are voluntary.  Please feel free to contact any of the above breeders for more information or for further referrals to breeders who may be closer to your location.  Not all breeders may have puppies at all times.

This listing is not sanctioned by any one breed club or organization.  It is provided as a service for you to use in your research.  Breeders may or may not be known to the webmaster and no screening process has been used.


What Makes a Wonderful Breeder?

I think that caring and concern are what make a wonderful breeder.  Right from the first time I called inquiring about a puppy, I could tell my breeder loved her breed, her dogs and all the dogs she has ever bred.  My breeder is knowledgeable about her dogs, their blood lines, their health concerns and their behavior.  And I knew when I finally took my puppy home, I had made a friend for life.  She has been there, no matter how silly or stupid my questions must have seemed, she has glowed with pride right along side me when my pup has accomplished something noteworthy, and has laughed along with me at his antics.  Her dogs are raised in a loving home, with great care and attention to each and every puppy.  In two years my pup has needed nothing but routine vet checks, shots and neutering.  I know I wouldn't trade a great breeder for anything!!!

Sandi & Fantasy's Forever Night, FDCH (Zipper)

When I asked the Stickneys for a show dog, I laughed and told them I didn't want much, only the best.  I had never met these people and they most certainly didn't know me as I had not been involved in this breed long.  They became through the purchase of this dog, great friends that I've had the opportunity to visit a number of times in their home and enjoy their hospitality and their dogs.  They have been very supportive of my venture into dogs, and I could not ask for a better breeder to have.  They have helped guide me with the dogs, and encourage my decisions with added sage advice, but never forcing their opinions either.  The trust and friendship I have with these breeders is something I cherish, and I know that I will endeavour to pass on their ethics and extend the hand of friendship as I breed these dogs.  After seeing many breeders not be supportive and active in their puppy buyers, I am fortunate to have such people in my life, and hopefully there are more of them, than the other.

Heather Green
home to;
Am/ BIS Can.Ch. Bit-o-Luck DemonMoons Mystic
Am/Can.Ch. Bit-o-Luck DemonMoons Encore CGC
Can.Ch. Moonshadows Precious Journey TT, CGC, Am/Can CD

I have two Manchester Terriers at the moment.  One, the Toy, I bought from a breeder.  My Standard Manchester I bred myself.  I am active in showing my dogs in obedience and agility, and have had some measure of success in those pursuits.  Every time I showed I was able to write, call or e-mail Sadie's breeder to share my wins or my losses with a sympathetic ear.  I knew that Donna would always be interested in hearing what we were doing and how it was going, even if we were having almost insurmountable problems (and those periods did happen!).  I discovered that when I won something with Blossom, my home-bred Standard, I had no one to share with that really was interested.  Sure, lots of other people would listen, but no one person felt a real attachment to Blossom except ME!  Donna always was interested in Sadie's activities, and when I was pursuing Holistic veterinary care with Sadie, Donna became interested and ended up a true believer.  When Donna started using raw foods for her dogs, she was quick to inform me and eventually push me into that arena, also.  The breeder/owner bond can be mutually beneficial.  The day Sadie first showed in obedience at a National Specialty and won High In Trial, Donna was there, beaming with pride.  When Sadie finished her Utility title, Donna sent a photo and a brag to the national obedience newspaper, something I would never have done.  When Sadie achieved the Master Agility Champion title, Donna sent a photo and brag to the AKC Gazette and never even warned me.  She also spent a year making a beautiful needlepoint hanging of a Toy Manchester doing agility featuring Sadie's name and titles.  She never once doubted that Sadie and I would achieve our goal.  Donna was not only the breeder of my little dog, but over the years of our association she has become a good friend and confidante.  Having both my home-bred dog and a breeder's dog, I have to say that my enjoyment in activities was heightened by having a breeder to share them with.

Eileen Jaffe & MACH Sandustin's M'Lady Sadie UD (Sadie)
             & CH Flirtation's Dandy-Lion UD MX MXJ (Blossom)

Five months ago, I was lucky enough to call Betty Hodges (who with her husband, Darrell, and partner, Philip Shane, operates Rosewood Manchester Terriers) looking to buy a male puppy whom I could later breed to my female Manchester Terrier (I didn't even know she was a Toy at the time).  I had never shown and only had a notion that I'd breed a litter and sell/give the puppies to friends and family who constantly asked me how they could get "a dog like Percy" (my female).  Betty nicely grilled me on the phone and lured me out to her home in Riverside with my husband and my girl.  Based on our phone conversation, Betty had researched Percy's pedigree and was "ready" for us when we arrived.  Hours later, I had a new puppy (Pilot) and was the proud owner of two show dogs!  Betty spent hours discussing the importance of improving the bloodlines, soundness, and type.  Betty provided me with information on handling classes, feeding, risks of anesthesia, and other health concerns.  Most importantly, she had us sign a contract that explicitly spelled out the terms of the sale including a the fact that she would take the dog back for any reason at any time.

It was clear to me that the Hodges provided a warm, loving environment for their dogs.  I met not only Pilot's parents, but also dogs farther back in his pedigree like Sparkle (Ch. Golden Scoops Sparkle Plenty -- age 15) and Sly (Ch. Rosewood Sly Fox  -- age 13).  It's one thing to see a Hall of Fame dog like Sparkle in your dog's pedigree, it's quite another to see the spry old girl sleeping on the breeders bed. As a Toy Manchester Terrier breeder for more than 15 years, Betty has long term experience with her breeding program.  She's seen the results of many generations of selective breeding designed to improve the bloodlines.  Betty's dogs are also an integral part of her family.  The Hodges treat their dogs with dignity and respect, they spares no expense in their care, and they agonizes over placing them in proper homes.  Betty stays in touch with all her babies' new parents -- offering advice, support, and an occasional scolding.  I've met individuals who bought pet quality dogs 10 years ago who still bring them by to dog shows to visit with Betty and Darrell.  Darrell spends hours with the puppies playing with and socializing them.  I only have to say the word "Darrell" and Pilot goes into a frenzy of barking and tail wagging.

We recently paid the Hodges the highest compliment we could ever pay anyone. We boarded Percy and Pilot with them for two weeks while we were sailing and virtually unreachable.   We call the Hodges' friends.  I would highly recommend Rosewood Manchester Terriers to anyone who wants a quality Toy Manchester Terrier.  Just make sure you're willing to provide a home equally as warm and loving as the Hodges'.

Carolyn Horowitz




Breeders Speak Out!

We have bred, shown and raised TMT's for 4 years now, but before that have owned, shown and bred other terriers for 14 years. You either love terriers, or you hate 'em. Personally, we really think they are pretty neat. We are careful when we place puppies with new families, telling potential buyers the good, the bad and the ugly. If they still wish a terrier after hearing the whole story...then they have what it takes to be good owners. We give money back guarantees with all our pups and make sure they are as healthy as we can possibly get them before they leave our  house. They also come with puppy packages, full of info on the breed, medical records, pedigree and tons of training literature. We are also just a call or email away for after purchase assistance. They are of course, registered with the Canadian Kennel Club and have already been wormed, given their first boosters and are microchipped for identification before they leave. All pups are well socialized to anything we can toss at them and are brave little souls, ready to face new challenges. We had our dogs tested with a DNA sample sent to a lab in Maryland, just in case there were any hidden health issues and they have all come back with flying colours. Not many people know what our breed is, but we can assure you, they are bundles of love and companionship, combined with entertainment and loyalty for many years of devotion.

Julie McClure, Julies Terriers


 

Health issues occur with varying degrees of frequency and severity from one breed to the next.  Hip Dysplasia, umbilical hernias and allergies, for example, are common conditions found in many breeds, while serious malformations and life-threatening diseases are found with less frequency.  The impact of a particular disorder on the health and longevity of the breed or breeds that it affects will depend on the nature and severity of that disorder.

With that said, buying a pedigreed pup or dog for the majority of people can be a nightmare.  Pedigreed dogs are subject to more than 300 genetically transmitted abnormalities, most of which are unpronounceable by the general John Q. Public, and undisclosed by the average seller. My thoughts are, by listing problems that affect our breed we can help make people aware of the problems they might be acquiring when buying a Manchester. We need to urge potential buyers to ask the seller if any of that dogs ancestors ever have been bothered by the afflictions listed for the breed.  We need to urge prospective buyers to ask who will be responsible for veterinary costs if a puppy is afflicted with a hereditary disease later in life.

JoAnn Emrick, Wilane Standard Manchesters



 
 

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