Manchester Terrier has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Finnish Spitz has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Active
Devoted
Quiet
Intelligent
Alert
Discerning
Loyal

Happy
Intelligent
Playful
Independent
Loyal
Vocal

Manchester Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Finnish Spitzs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

England

Finland

terrier

northern spitz

1800s

ancient times

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Red
Fawn

Red

Manchester Terriers have short coats.

Finnish Spitzs have medium-length coats.

A Manchester Terrier can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Finnish Spitz can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Manchester Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Finnish Spitzs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Manchester Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Finnish Spitzs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Manchester Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Finnish Spitzs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Manchester Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Finnish Spitz has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Manchester Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Finnish Spitzs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Manchester Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Finnish Spitzs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Manchester Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Finnish Spitz dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Manchester Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While Finnish Spitz dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Manchester Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Finnish Spitzs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Manchester Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Finnish Spitz, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Manchester Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Finnish Spitzs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Manchester Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Finnish Spitz requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-22 pound (3 - 10 kg) Manchester Terrier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 25-33 pound (11 - 15 kg) Finnish Spitz feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Manchester Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 per day.

The average cost of a Finnish Spitz is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Manchester Terrier is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Finnish Spitz is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Manchester Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Finnish Spitzs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Manchester Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Finnish Spitz is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Manchester Terriers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Finnish Spitzs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Manchester Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Finnish Spitzs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Manchester Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Finnish Spitzs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.