Phi Manchesters
- Richmond, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Josephine B., the breeder behind Phi Manchesters located in Richmond, CA. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, adorable puppies and connect loving families with their new best friend! We are home-based breeders dedicated to bringing healthy, loving, and high-quality Manchester Terriers into the homes and hearts of their forever families. We love our dogs and are passionate about raising our puppies to be the best family companions.
Q. & A. with Josephine
Why did you start breeding?
I got my first show Manchester from the lady who is now my mentor in this breed. I have learned so much from her and still continue to learn, from her and from other sources. She and I co-bred my first litter, which is where my stud, Gryffin, came from.What makes your program special?
I do many of the Puppy Culture and Avidog Protocols. I do ENS as well as enrichment as the puppies grow. I get the puppies out and about as soon as they are old enough. I firmly believe that puppies that meet more people and other animals do better overall. I also get them used to the clicker from the time they are weaned.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are toy size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Josephine
Josephine has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
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
“all puppies are guaranteed free of the known genetic issues. Both Sire and Dam are tested, copies of their OFA certificates are provided. All puppies receive first vaccinations and microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Josephine 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 Josephine 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 Josephine directly.
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 Josephine.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Richmond, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
More about Josephine
Club memberships
Josephine is a member of Doberman Pinscher Club of Northern California, Gold Country Manchester Terrier Club, and American Manchester Terrier Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Royal Canin Crown Breeder, CHIC Certified, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing.
Josephine has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Josephine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Josephine’s links
Josephine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Phi Manchesters 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
Gryffin, dad
Manchester Terrier
About Gryffin
We are currently working on his AKC GCHB title.
Good health testing
Dentition, Xanthinuria, Type 2a, +5 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Phi Manchesters 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 (Preliminary)
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.
Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Xanthinuria, Type 2a, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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).
