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Purchasing a Toy Manchester puppy from Aikos  (download PDF)

Note - Manchester Terriers are wonderful dogs. Even people who have been around other breeds for many years say they are wonderful fun dogs. I am a strong believer in matching the temperament with the owner and their life style.  This also means some people who are looking for a particular dog may have to wait until my next litter or I help you locate an MT that will match your family. I do extensive training with my dogs so you will find when you receive the puppy it will be very well mannered as this is very important to me in my breeding program, but it will be up to you to make sure the training continues. TMT (toy Manchester terriers) typically cost $700-$1200.  My puppies come from a very good pedigree lines but more importantly, I strive to create happy, healthy, trained and well mannered puppies.  I personally believe in helping people who are interested in getting a Manchester the ability to see them up close and in person. This allows you an opportunity to review and see other types. It also helps me understand you and your needs. I do a lot of traveling for dog shows between California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington and if you live in this area, please let me know so we can meet and you can see my dogs.

When you receive a puppy from me, you can expect to receive a higher quality, socialized, well adjusted and trained dog, even at 10 weeks old. My philosophy is to train using positive training methods, specifically clicker training at all ages and stages of a dog's life. I am very proactive in continued training to support a happy and healthy dog.  A show prospect puppy from breeders should follow the standards described in the overall appearance of a typical Manchester Terrier such outward appearance (phenotypic) characteristics as size, shape, coat, head, neck, ears, eye color, tail length, gait, and bite.  However these are dogs should be able to perform rat catching; its traditional function - so muscling and good bite is a must in this breed.

If you are serious about owning a Toy Manchester Terrier from Aikos, I will put you on our waiting list or refer you to another reputable breeder who may be able to fulfill your needs. I do not promise puppies to anyone and must wait until the litter is born to assess what I have. All puppies going to family pet homes will be given limited AKC registration*. If you are interested in showing and receiving full AKC registration documents, a show home contract will be required.

1) Puppies will go to their new homes at 9 to 10 weeks of age. Balance must be paid in full prior to delivery. If the puppy is not delivered until after such age, full payment will still be required at 10 weeks.

2) Puppies are reviewed at 4 weeks, but not evaluated for health, temperament and conformation until they are 8 weeks old. An initial non-refundable wait list deposit of $50 is required. After the birth, if there is a puppy type available in the litter, I require a non-refundable deposit of one-half the purchase price to reserve that puppy for you no later than when the puppy is of 4 weeks of age. I reserve the right to return any deposit at any time and not place a puppy if I should decide the situation is unsuitable for the puppy.

3) I will keep you updated on the progress of the breeding, pregnancy, and whelping. Photos and information about individual pups will be actively provided. If you live near by, I encourage you to come over and watch them grow!

4) All my puppies are placed on spay/neuter contracts, with limited AKC registration*. This contract is to protect the purchaser, the puppy, and Aikos Toy Manchester Terriers. All contracts are reviewed and signed before a puppy is released to their new home.

5) Show homes are always needed and you may be interested in showing.  If so, please let me know and we can discuss your willingness to fulfill the obligations of only using positive reinforcement training. If you are nearby and are interested in getting your first show dog, mentorship arrangements can be made and a show prospect puppy may be an option.

6) I will always stand behind my dogs and puppies for the life-time of the dog.  I will take back for ANY reason if the owner can no longer keep it, just like a good rescue does.  I also health test my dogs and with the puppies guarantee genetic disorder health defects which compromise the quality of life of the dog up until 2 years of age.

7) Any puppies that do not meet the breed written standard, or may have congenital anomaly are automatically placed on spay/neuter contracts with limited AKC registration*.

8) I do not ship puppies in cargo and if you prefer, I will refer you to a breeder closer to your location or one who ships. Or if others are going to your area we can make arrangements for delivery.

9) Lastly, puppies are reviewed at 8 weeks old following a temperament test and structure evaluation of the litter. At this time I will be able to officially inform you of being a proud owner of Aikos Toy Manchester Terrier!

A wait list has been started - so sign up now!   See the 2010 Litter Photos

I highly encourage everyone I meet to actively seek out dog shows in your area to see manchesters in person. Let me know if you would like me to help locate one for you.  If you are in Nevada or in California I am actively in and around that area and would be very happy to meet you in person at a place to have you see my dogs play and enjoy the day!  This gives you an opportunity to see manchesters at play as well as make sure this is the right breed for you.

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* Limited Registration; Limited Registration means that the dog is registered but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for AKC registration.  http://www.akc.org/reg/limitedreg.cfm   -   Dogs with limited registration may NOT be entered in breed competition (conformation) at AKC dog shows, but may compete in ALL other AKC events