The English Toy Terrier - Black and Tan is a small breed of
terrier in the toy dog group.
Appearance
According to the Kennel Club, the
English Toy Terrier should be 25–30 cm (10–12 in) in height and 2.7–3.6 kg (6–8
lb) in weight. The only permitted color is black with defined tan markings on
the legs, chest and face. The movement is described as being like the extended
trot of a horse. The English Toy Terrier has beautiful, almond-shaped eyes, and
'candle-flame' ears. Most English toy terriers are lovable, friendly,
intelligent, very loud and love to bark. They enjoy exercise, but they also
like plenty of cuddles.
Concerns of extinction
The ETT is on the UK Kennel
Club's list of vulnerable native breeds and great effort is being made to boost
the popularity of the breed and develop a viable gene pool. The Kennel Club
(UK) has opened the stud book, allowing the North American Toy Manchester
Terrier to be re-registered as English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) provided
it is certified to be a Toy and not of the Standard variety. Some owners in
Great Britain are against this decision; others see it as a positive way to
preserve the breed.
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