Breed comparison
Curly-Coated Retriever 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.
Curly-Coated Retriever
The biggest differences
These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.
They score the same on affection with family, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, trainability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Curly-Coated Retriever if you have young children, you want a quieter dog. Pick the Manchester Terrier if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close.
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.