TSK Editor, Author at The Stafford Knot

Rx For Whelping And Ceasarians

Barring medical complications, minimal human interference is the best thing you can do for the dam and litter. Todays fanciers are conditioned to believe that the species would become extinct were it not for our helping hands. Actually, the domestic canine is in some danger but it is due to genetic manipulation and
distortions of instincts…

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2017 ago

History

How It All Began

I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the Old Cross guns where the hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Joe and Lil Mallen. I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee, he himself was just a customer. The purpose of the move…

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2017 ago

Human Interest Performance Training

How Cassie became an Austrailian Obedience Champion

The first standard was written in the UK in 1935. It began by describing the ideal Stafford as 15 to 18 inches tall. Dogs were to weigh 28-38 pounds with bitches 24-34 pounds. Compare this to our current standard which brings the heights down to 14-16 inches, yet leaves the weights exactly the same. This…

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2017 ago

Recipes Nutrition

Recipes For Your Stafford

Several recent issues of The Stafford Knot publication included wonderfully creative recipes for your Stafford. These treat recipes have been tested by several of our team members and were hand selected or created by our staff member Melanie Sinclair. Some of them iclude Birthday Cake, Liver Cake, Turkey and Stuffing and Seasons Eatings …

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2017 ago

Breeding Conformation Judging

The Breeders Code of Silence

Admitting that what one owns or has bred may have faults is difficult for most people. Also at fault is the huge financial and emotional investment that breeders have in their dogs. Discovering that there may be defects in the sires and dams that breeders have so much of themselves invested in becomes frightening and…

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2017 ago

Conformation Human Interest Photos

A Big Hit in the Big Apple

What better way to spend a cold Winter Day in New York City then to Host the Staffordshire Bull Terrier booth at the American Kennel Club (AKC) Meet the Breeds. This event has become a tradition for me and I truly enjoy doing it every year. If you aren’t familiar with this event, I highly…

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2017 ago

Human Interest Judging Performance Training

Staffords Unleashed

For several years I have attended the famous AKC terrier only performance week in Kimberton PA with my American Staffordshire Terrier. The week is comprised of 4 days of agility, 1 day of rally, and 1 day of obedience. My first encounter with a Stafford was not at this event, but attending this event year…

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2017 ago

History

SBT Heritage Center

Many of you may not know of the existence of a very special place called “The SBT Heritage Center” in West Midlands. They have only been open for a short time, but they have an incredible collection of Stafford history and paraphernalia already in their gallery. One such item of interest is a documentary on…

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2017 ago

History Conformation Judging Breeding

The History Of Staffordshire Bull Terriers

found to be, what became known as Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Those of you fortunate enough to possess pre-war Kennel Gazettes can see Sir Richard Glyns coloured Bull Terriers, and will note their distinct similarity with Staffordshire Bull Terriers. The fact that ‘downface’ in Bull Terriers did not exist at that time added to the similarity….

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2017 ago

Editorial

Various Tsk Editorials

Collections of most editorial pages and entries from over the years from The Stafford Knot publication. These include submissions from all editors and staff from each team.These will also include photos and vinage images selected to be shared in the magazine. We hope that you enjoy them if you missed it the first time …”

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2017 ago

History Conformation Judging Breeding

The Original Recipe Bulldog Plus Terrier Equals Stafford

A lot of emphasis has been made on how to achieve the perfect blend and balance of the Bull and Terrier to produce the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. It occurred to us that a very important key bit of information was missing. When we say we strive for an equal blend of Bull and Terrier, are…

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2017 ago

Health Training

Working And Conditioning Your Dogs

From my love of Bull and Terriers every thing unfolds. When talking about improving the physical condition of the dog, we must also take into account its mental condition. The activity you use must also be fun for both you and the dog. In doing this we can achieve soundness of limb, peak fitness and…

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2017 ago