Breed comparison
Australian Terrier vs Manchester Terrier
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Australian Terrier
3Affection with family5
5Good with young children4
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
4Playfulness4
4Energy level4
4Trainability4
4Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability4
4Watchdog / protective4
5Barking4
1Shedding2
2Coat grooming2
1Drooling1
The biggest differences
- Affection with family: the Manchester Terrier scores 5 out of 5, the Australian Terrier 3.
They score the same on good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, trainability, watchdog / protective.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Australian Terrier if you have young children, you want less dog hair. Pick the Manchester Terrier if you want a quieter dog, you live in a smaller home or move often.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.