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To mentor dog show judges effectively, one should possess the following skills and knowledge:
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.
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…
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…
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…
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
THE STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER IS “THE FOREMOST ALL PURPOSE DOG “
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…
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…