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Library

This is the TSK main library of all available articles and publications

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…

By TSK Editor, 2 monthsMarch 16, 2025 ago
Uncategorized Library Get Involved History Judging Interviews Editorial

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.

By TSK Editor, 9 monthsAugust 1, 2024 ago
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:

By TSK Editor, 11 monthsMay 31, 2024 ago
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.

By TSK Editor, 11 monthsMay 31, 2024 ago
Library History Magazine Club Publications

SBTCI brochure

By TSK Editor, 1 yearDecember 27, 2023 ago
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…

By TSK Editor, 2 yearsSeptember 15, 2023 ago
Editorial Library Conformation Breeding

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…

By TSK Editor, 2 yearsSeptember 12, 2023 ago
Editorial Sportsmanship

Group Think

By TSK Editor, 2 yearsMarch 31, 2023 ago
History Conformation Judging Breeding Editorial

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 Mitchell (Hoplite) The Staffordshire Bull Terrier came into existence in 1935. Before you jump out of your chair and protest read on. Many people owned Bull and Terriers or Pit Read more…

By TSK Editor, 2 yearsMarch 30, 2023 ago
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 18th century, speaks to how important the feet are to an animal. A lame horse is useless to its owner. The same principle can be applied to the dog “No Read more…

By TSK Editor, 2 yearsMarch 27, 2023 ago
History Conformation Judging

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 Zealand) Firstly, to clarify the point about who uses which Standard: South Africa and Australia both use the English Standard – both of our Kennel Clubs have the policy of Read more…

By TSK Editor, 2 yearsMarch 16, 2023 ago
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 those other alternative short names for the breed. Most of the time you never get a serious answer, other than personal opinion: “That’s just the way it has always been!” Read more…

By TSK Editor, 2 yearsFebruary 27, 2023 ago

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