CERTIFICATION FILED AS EXHIBIT 12(B) TO FORM N-CSR

Name of Issuer: The Managers Funds: Managers Cadence Capital Appreciation Fund, Managers Cadence Focused Growth Fund, Managers Cadence Mid-Cap Fund, Managers Cadence Emerging Companies Fund

In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR of the above-named issuer that is accompanied by this certification, the undersigned hereby certifies, to his knowledge, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the issuer.

Dated: March 9, 2011	/s/ John H. Streur
	John H. Streur
	President

CERTIFICATION FILED AS EXHIBIT 12(B) TO FORM N-CSR

Name of Issuer: The Managers Funds: Managers Cadence Capital Appreciation Fund, Managers Cadence Focused Growth Fund, Managers Cadence Mid-Cap Fund, Managers Cadence Emerging Companies Fund

In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR of the above-named issuer that is accompanied by this certification, the undersigned hereby certifies, to his knowledge, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the issuer.

Dated: March 9, 2011	/s/ Donald S. Rumery
	Donald S. Rumery
	Chief Financial Officer