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Conformation

TSK has offered these interesting articles with the subject of CONFORMATION

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 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 monthsMarch 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 monthsMarch 27, 2023 ago
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 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, 3 monthsMarch 16, 2023 ago
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 skull. Muzzle from tip of nose to stop should measure no less than 1/2 from stop to occipital bone

By TSK Editor, 3 monthsFebruary 21, 2023 ago
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 my background in psychology and philosophy, I find myself assessing systems and practices in an attempt to discover whether our practices correspond with the science that should advise our reality. Read more…

By TSK Editor, 4 monthsJanuary 31, 2023 ago
Judging Structure Conformation

Stafford Breed Lecture

THE STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER IS “THE FOREMOST ALL PURPOSE DOG “

By TSK Editor, 4 monthsJanuary 24, 2023 ago
History Conformation Judging Breeding Editorial Health

Exaggeration

Let’s discuss exaggeration in the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. General Appearance KC: Smooth coated, well balanced, of great strength for his size. Muscular, active and agile. AKC adds: “The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog. It should be of great strength for its size and, although muscular, should be Read more…

By TSK Editor, 6 monthsDecember 19, 2022 ago
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 is stated:  “Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its Read more…

By TSK Editor, 6 monthsDecember 18, 2022 ago
Conformation Judging

Judges POV – Sandra Carter (Shortyrock)

By TSK Editor, 1 yearMay 8, 2022 ago
Conformation Editorial Judging Structure

Breed Standard Discussion

By TSK Editor, 1 yearFebruary 11, 2022 ago
Library History Conformation Human Interest Breeding

The original lines explained

https://sbtpedigree.com/ancestor_lines Staffordshire Bull Terrier “Lines” of ancestors.. As of today there are only 2 “lines” alive. See the table below So what are these “lines” ?If a dog is marked with [letter]- Line, means that the male SBT is a descendant from the dog mention in the table below.If a Read more…

By TSK Editor, 2 yearsJune 9, 2021 ago
Announcements Get Involved Conformation Breeding Rescue

Coming soon!!!

The Stafford Knot, Inc. is working to bring you a FREE searchable Breeder Directory consisting of screened SBT breeders in America who follow a strict Code of Ethics, health test and utilize enrichment protocols for all litters! Check back soon!

By TSK Editor, 2 yearsMay 21, 2021 ago

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