The Manchester Terrier is a high-spirited, very intelligent and cunning dog which is very eager to learn. They are lively, sportive, alert, vigilant and barks normally only when there is danger.

Some of the dogs can be rather dominant towards their own kind but they get on well with children. It is advisable to get them used to cats and other household animals quite early on. Manchester Terriers make exceptional watchdogs because, in spite of their size, they do not hesitate to go into action when necessary. They are also first-rate rat- and mole-catchers.