Breeding Editorial
The Currency of Humility: Why Gratitude, Not Ribbons, Builds a Breed
Original article published by Wavemaker Staffords: https://wavemakerstaffords.com/the-currency-of-humility/ In the world of dedicated breeding, it’s easy to be dazzled by the glitter of the show ring—the purple rosettes, the gold trophies, the spotlight of a win. Yet, behind every great dog, there stands a legacy. Decades of meticulous selection, careful planning, Read more
Breeding Editorial
Filling My Cup Doesn’t Empty Yours: On Being Fellow Stewards
To my fellow breeders in this wonderful, challenging, and rewarding world, I’ve been reflecting on our community lately. It’s easy to sometimes feel like we’re on separate islands, focused solely on our own kennels, our own goals, our own ways of doing things. There can be a quiet sense of Read more
Announcements Nutrition
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Get Involved Breed Specific Discrimination
SBT Against Breed Discrimination
Thank you to BBO and Teyastaff for this video from 17 years ago. I remember it well.
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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier since long before 1935 when the breed was first registered with the Kennel Club. Before this date, these dogs were referred to as Fighting Terriers, Bull and Read more
History Judging Interviews Editorial Uncategorized Library Get Involved
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, Inc., an online non profit 501c3 publication promoting health testing in Staffords and which benefits SBT rescue.
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:
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: By possessing these qualities and characteristics, an effective judge is able to provide guidance, support, and feedback, helping others to develop the skills and knowledge needed to become successful dog judges themselves when mentoring.
Announcements History
The Tudor Rose
by Lynn Caswell, Wavemaker Staffords, The Stafford Knot, Inc. 501(c )(3) The Tudor rose is, of course, the most poignant symbol, and graphic propaganda as well, of the Tudor dynasty and what it stood for. The visuals are very well-known – the red rose and the white rose together. But Read more
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 one. Get one while they are on sale – Profit from the sales of all of our books (after publishers cut) goes to Stafford rescue worldwide – click link below Read more