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There is a certain kind of Stafford “shake” that has nothing to do with weakness and everything to do with intensity. Anyone who has lived with or worked around Staffordshire Bull Terriers has seen it: the dog standing still, muscles tight, eyes bright, body quivering as though something inside is Read more
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
How to microchip your pet How to Microchip Your Pet—And Why It’s Important BY KIRSTIN FAWCETT AUGUST 15, 2016 When it comes to finding a lost pet, microchips—implantable computer chips that are encoded with a unique ID number and placed under your pet’s skin—are way more effective than a Read more
We have shared the article on why you need to not only implant microchips but also register them and update regularly the information associated with each chip. Watch the video to see why its so important. Get your tissues ready. Click to see video “A California woman and her dog, Read more
https://www.bonfire.com/the-stafford-knot-healthystaffords/ Order your beautiful shirts today! Click the link above to order. For the next two weeks we are offering shirts with a new colorful custom Stafford logo. There are six styles and 28 gorgeous colors to select from. Profit benefits TSK worldwide Stafford rescue fund. Only available until 18 Read more
“I have known these two gents since the early seventies/ eighties. During that time we became great friends and much more, fierce competitive exhibitors for many years. Both, most knowledgeable Stafford men who were always around to impart their useful knowledge gained during decades of Stafford involvement. It was a sad Read more
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…
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…
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…
A series of interviews with many of our Young (Junior) Handlers from around the world.
Each year one of our team members attends large shows of the year to collect photographs depicting all the SBT and club activities. These photos are submitted in a beautiful collage to document the shows and be saved for history of the breed. Enjoy these photos from the 2015 Eukanuba National Championships in Orlando Florida…