Library
This is the TSK main library of all available articles and publications
Health
PennHIP vs. OFA: Better medicine vs. better marketing
It’s like VHS over Betamax, the US standard microchips vs. the world’s ISO, the PC’s dominance over the Macs’ operating system, the Kwerty keyboard over other more intuitive models… Though you may disagree with me on some of the above examples, the history of technological standards is littered with ways Read more
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
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!
Get Involved Rescue
Fundraising
Please help support TSK by shopping in our online store, purchasing books, using Smile.Amazon and select The Stafford Knot, Inc as your charity, shopping in our Etsy store and making donations. We are a 501c3 non profit so your purchases and donations can be tax deductible! Thank you!
Breeding
Tips & Tricks – part 1 – Seedling Mat Usage
Please enjoy this short video – part one of our Tips & Tricks series for breeders.This video explains how to use a seedling mat like you purchase at a plant nursery to keep puppies warm. Seedling mats are perfect – they have a thermostat and you can control the temperature Read more
Breeding
Aftercare Series – Syringe Feeding with Cosmetic Sponge
Thank you to our SBT Mentor volunteers for helping us produce this aftercare series showing how to use a make up sponge to syringe feed newborn pups. Produced and presented by The Stafford Knot, Inc. 501(c)(3) and SBT Mentor. This is part SIX in our educational video series.
Breeding
Aftercare Series – Bottle Feeding
Thank you to our SBT Mentor volunteers for helping us produce this aftercare series showing how to bottle feed newborn pups. Produced and presented by The Stafford Knot, Inc. 501(c)(3) and SBT Mentor. This is part SIX in our educational video series.
Breeding
Canine Cesarean Section Surgery
*Contains graphic imagery – if you get squeamish you may not want to watch – This is part four in our Breeder Education Series of videos produced and presented by The Stafford Knot, Inc. 501(c)(3). This video shows a canine cesarean surgery.
Breeding
Days 58-62 Canine Pregnancy
Thank you to Hamby Road Animal Hospital and Dr. Ana Adams, DVM, MS for helping us produce this informative video showing a blood draw for reverse progesterone, puppy count X-ray, ultrasound to count fetal heart rates and kidney function for a litter of on a Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
Breeding
Canine Ultrasound Pregnancy Confirmation
Thank you to Hamby Road Animal Hospital and Dr. Bob Stawicki, DVM, MS for helping us produce this informative video showing ultrasound pregnancy confirmation on a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Full health testing was performed prior to surgery including Brucellosis, full blood panel, reproductive consultation and all breed specific and OFA Read more