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some of the major ETT kennels from the last past, and more importantly individual dogs and
50 years. Databases of the ETT Best of Breed kennels which have shaped the development of
at Crufts over the last 50 years, together with the breed.
photos of most of the dogs, are now complete.
A database of the top CC winners over the last To build on the interest in the history of the
80 years, with photographs for most, is under breed the ETT Club produced a ‘limited edition’
preparation. A directory of club office bearers ETT Archive Calendar for 2021. The two print
over the last 50 years (patron, president, runs sold out within days of going on sale. 3
vice president), with their kennel profiles, is volumes of photobooks which feature prints/
complete. paintings (vol 1), ETT photos 1890-1945 (vol 2)
and ETT Photos 1945-2000 (vol 3) have been
The Archive Facebook page printed, with the 1st edition of all 3 selling out
www.facebook.com/groups/2195129987448434 very quickly.
has clearly met its primary objective of
And again building on demand from Archive
stimulating interest in the breed and many
members the Club is now producing limited
requests are now received from ETT enthusiasts
edition framed prints of a number of paintings
across the world for more information about the
and prints from the collection.
history of the breed, the great breeders from the

Reproduction Paintings And Prints From The ETT (Black & Tan) Club

Tributes recently lost members of
Here we pay tribute to

the ETT community.
Roy Wilson greeting of ETT’s barking and
(Amalek) the stunning views across
Dartmoor.
by Nick Gourley

I first spent time in Roy’s I can recall how Roy, and wife
company in February 2000 Mary, were so justifiably proud
when I made the trip to to introduce me to their famous
Okehampton to collect our first dogs. Their passion and
ETT puppy, Magic, who went dedication to the breed was
on to become Ch Amalek A both impressive and infectious.
Fine Romance at Witchstone. Surrounded by beautiful ETT’s,
We arrived at their very they shared their journey so far
picturesque home Larchwood and their plans for the future. I
and I recall the now familiar felt so honoured that they felt

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