The English Toy Terrier

This week we’re joined by Jonny Nagler who is passionate about the English Toy Terrier (ETT) and his ETT, Milo, is Mr Binks' cousin. With Crufts now just a few days away, we talk about the ETT as one of 34 native breeds that are deemed ‘vulnerable’. This means they are technically rarer than the giant Panda. The Kennel Club helps a lot in raising awareness for these breeds as they define our British history with dogs as defined in so much fine art from the Victorian era when enthusiasts began creating many breeds for a specific purpose. Many are terriers who would have helped keep our homes and back yards rat free in an age without sewers. We chat about the ETT that is the 8th most endangered of these breeds. With only 64 puppies born last year it's a figure in stark contrast to Britain’s most popular dog - the Labrador, with over 50,000 puppies born last year. There’s a lot of limited views on breeds with most new pandemic pet parents opting for designer cross breeds. Often the more unlikely the mix, the more ‘caché’ they are! We chat about what’s lined up for the ETT this year at Crufts, not least on the Pets As Therapy stand where Jonny and Milo will be supporting during the show. Jonny and Milo (a registered PATS dog) have gone the extra mile in this capacity to bring a little joy to those in need. Follow them on InstagramIf you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content. If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo RidgeFor more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: [email protected]