Joe Mallen remembers
History Interviews

Joe Mallen remembers

An interview by Mary Pringle from Dog World, April 27 1973 The Black Country has been the home of the...
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Library Get Involved History Judging Interviews Editorial Uncategorized

A Candid Interview with TSK Founder

I saw a need and filled it by becoming the creator, Sr. editor & Creative Director for The Stafford Knot,...
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Conformation Judging

What skills and knowledge are needed to mentor dog show judges effectively?

To mentor dog show judges effectively, one should possess the following skills and knowledge: Breed Knowledge: A deep understanding of...
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Conformation Judging Performance Sportsmanship

What are the essential qualities and characteristics of an effective judge?

An effective judge should possess the following qualities and characteristics: Seems interested in what JEC mentors have to say: A...
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History Magazine Club Publications Library

SBTCI brochure

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The Tudor Rose
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The Tudor Rose

by Lynn Caswell, Wavemaker Staffords, The Stafford Knot, Inc. 501(c )(3) The Tudor rose is, of course, the most poignant...
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Book on sale
Library Conformation Breeding Editorial

Book on sale

If you don't already have copies of our Illustrated Breed Standard softcover book now is the right time to order...
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Group Think
Editorial Sportsmanship

Group Think

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Breeding Editorial History Conformation Judging

The Three Differing Breed Standards

Re-posting this in honor of Alan's 100th birthday on Friday March 31st, 2023 The Three Differing Breed Standards by Alan...
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NO FOOT, NO DOG
Health Library Conformation Judging Breeding

NO FOOT, NO DOG

LET'S TALK ABOUT STRUCTURE with Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath The old adage, "No Hoof, No Horse," common in North America in the...
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Conformation Judging History

History and discussion of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standard

History and discussion of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standard by Juanita Hobbs (South Africa)(with help from Sandra Smid, New...
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History Editorial

A Stafford By Any Other Name

Every so often, you hear people ask why some insist on calling Staffordshire Bull Terriers "Staffords,” avoiding the use of...
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The Stafford Head
Conformation Judging

The Stafford Head

The ideal muzzle length can be described as 1/3 muzzle to 2/3 skull & approximately 1/2 the depth of the...
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In Pursuit of a Better Process
Conformation Editorial

In Pursuit of a Better Process

In Pursuit of a Better Process – Should the AKC Allow Judges to Sit Ringside to Observe Group Judging? Given...
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History Editorial

Understanding Temperament

Written by: John Cocchiola  I read, and responded to a thread on a Staffordshire Bull Terrier forum.  Someone who was researching...
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Health Breeding

THE MERLE COAT PATTERN

In certain breeds of dog, there is a coat pattern known as ‘merle’. It is sometimes referred to as a...
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Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Health

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS), also sometimes referred to as Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (or BOAS) refers to a group of...
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Conformation Judging Structure

Stafford Breed Lecture

THE STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER IS “THE FOREMOST ALL PURPOSE DOG “
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Exaggeration
Health History Conformation Judging Breeding Editorial

Exaggeration

Let’s discuss exaggeration in the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. General Appearance KC: Smooth coated, well balanced, of great strength for his...
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Faults and Serious Faults
Conformation Judging

Faults and Serious Faults

In the country of origin, UK, at the end of the written Breed Standard for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier it...
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