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L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria
L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria is a debilitating and life-threatening disease of the metabolic system identified by elevated levels of hydroxy glutaric acid, classified as an autosomal recessive disease through inheritance. The parents do not have to exhibit any symptoms in order to pass it on to their offspring. Genetic testing is the Read more
Training Health
Working And Conditioning Your Dogs
From my love of Bull and Terriers every thing unfolds. When talking about improving the physical condition of the dog, we must also take into account its mental condition. The activity you use must also be fun for both you and the dog. In doing this we can achieve soundness of limb, peak fitness and…
Conformation Human Interest Photos
A Big Hit in the Big Apple
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…
Photos History Conformation
Champions Of The Past
A varied collection kindly and quite generously shared with The Stafford Knot over the years by Mr. Brian Owens – ( Brystaff) The Stafford Knot, Inc. would like to send a very special THANK YOU to Mr. Brian Owen for allowing the use of his historical personal photo collection of early UK Champions. . .
Judging Breeding Structure
Forequarters
The Scapula (shoulder blade ) muscle configuration is somewhat complicated and all we have to remember that correct angulation and layback of shoulder ensures the muscles are of the correct structure, e.g. short upper arm and upright scapula leads to bunchy shoulder musculature. The scapula is sandwiched at the top by two muscles: the trapezius…
History Conformation Breeding
Hints To The Novice
Exhibitors should not be in too great a hurry to *get there*. Knowledge can be aquired by actual experience and by paying for such. Experience is undoubtedly the best, and by gaining this slowly the desired object is more quickly achieved. When starting in the fancy go to someone of repute, state your wants…
Performance Training Human Interest
How Cassie became an Austrailian Obedience Champion
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…