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Interviews

A collection of different interviews will be found here

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
Library Get Involved History Judging Interviews Editorial Uncategorized

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
History Interviews Editorial

N. Berry – Rendorn – audio interview

By TSK Editor, 6 yearsSeptember 4, 2019 ago
Interviews History Conformation Human Interest Judging

From Norman Berry’s collection

“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…

By TSK Editor, 7 yearsDecember 23, 2017 ago
Conformation Human Interest Photos Interviews

The Future Belongs To Our “Young Handlers” (Juniors)

A series of interviews with many of our Young (Junior) Handlers from around the world.

By TSK Editor, 8 yearsJune 1, 2017 ago
History Breeding Memorium Interviews

Life With Clare

…all started for Clare in the early 40’s when her father, ‘Nap’ Cairns, having lost his Airedale in a road accident, did his research, as one should, and found a smooth coated, low maintenance breed in the Sta”ordshire Bull Terrier, and acquired a juvenile from a soldier o” to war, registered as Chainmakers Fiery Kate

By TSK Editor, 8 yearsDecember 1, 2016 ago
History Conformation Judging Interviews Structure Editorial

Introduction To The Staffordshire Bull Terrier

By: Alan Mitchell (Hoplite) The Western Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society General Appearance—-Smooth coated, well balanced, of great strength for his size. Muscular, active and agile. The Staff is an athlete. Everything about him should mark him as such. There should be no exaggeration in his make-up. He needs enough bone/substance; Read more…

By TSK Editor, 10 yearsJune 6, 2015 ago
Training Conformation Judging Interviews

Dog Showing with Norman Berry

Due to its great popularity over the last twenty odd years or so, the ‘stafford’ has become one of the most competitive breeds to exhibit. With an im to improving your chances in the ring, consideration should be applied to two requirements. Firstly, your dog must attain a standard of breed acceptability and you …

By TSK Editor, 14 yearsOctober 1, 2011 ago
Conformation Human Interest Interviews

An Interview With Tony Brindley

Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once had a Staffordshire bull terrier. It was a friendly, people loving dog, not too big as far as dogs go and it had an easy to manage short coat. The breed was not so common or…

By TSK Editor, 14 yearsAugust 1, 2011 ago
Conformation Human Interest Interviews

An Interview With Norman Berry

I would bide my time and not rush out and buy the first dog that came along. I would learn from the people who are winning consistently, and go to them for the best bitch you can get from the best stock. Does not have to be the pick of the litter because the breeding…

By TSK Editor, 14 yearsJune 1, 2011 ago
History Conformation Judging Breeding Interviews

Nostalgia with Clare Lee

Frequently breeders and judges are asked by various publications to write about their ‘favourite’ Staffords, of course with the show ring in mind. Funnily enough when I go on a nostalgia spree, especially at Christmas with a few hot punches inside me, it is not the show winning Staffords, which bring tears to my eyes,…

By TSK Editor, 15 yearsNovember 1, 2010 ago
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