Manchesters of Merit
Meet the breeder
I'm Judi F., the breeder behind Manchesters of Merit located in Canton, MI. I am a preservation breeder as well as a vet. I am careful about selecting homes for my puppies and take great care of my dogs! I health test my breeding dogs to make sure I am producing healthy pups. I breed for temperament, health, function, and longevity.
Q. & A. with Judi
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to put my passion and knowledge towards preserving my breeds.What makes your program special?
I believe in going above and beyond in socializing my puppies. I also encourage and help my puppy owners get involved in the breed and AKC and UKC sports.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Manchester Terrier puppies are toy size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Manchester Terrier puppies are black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Judi
Judi has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
“Price includes, health guarantee, first 2 rounds of puppy vaccines and deworming, AKC registration, DNA health testing for xanthouria, juvenile cardiomyopathy and Von Willebrandt disease, and intial puppy culture training and socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
Judi may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Judi offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Judi directly.
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What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Judi.
Breeder's location
Meet in Canton, MI
Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Judi can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Judi
Club memberships
Judi is a member of American Manchester Terrier Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Judi has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Judi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Judi’s links
Judi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Manchesters of Merit meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
GCH Bayside's The Captain's Fortune At Merit CGC, BCAT, mom
Manchester Terrier
About GCH Bayside's The Captain's Fortune At Merit CGC, BCAT
Fortune finished her championship and Grand Championship rapidly. She has an excellent temperament and loves agility, obedience and fast cat.
Sailor, dad
Manchester Terrier
About Sailor
Sailor was the top Male Toy Manchester 3 years running, is a glucose detection dog and is in the Hall of Fame
Parent health testing
Manchester Terrier
Skye Terrier
Manchesters of Merit reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Manchester Terriers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Congenital Hypothyroidism with Goiter (CHG), Xanthinuria, Type 2a, von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
