Linking The Past To The Present Part 2

My introduction to Staffords was at a very early age. I was raised by my grandparents and my uncle had kept a Staffordshire Bull Terrier from as far back as I can remember, the first of which was a mahogany brindle dog, top size, with a head like a dustbin lid, full of spirit and a…

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Maezie

I remember the first time I saw her; she was a chunky red and white puppy, the last puppy left in her litter. She seemed to have a permanent smiling expression on her face, and I thought she would be the perfect companion for my husband. We picked out the Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed because . . .

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More On Balance And Movement

It is absolutely imperative that it be understood that the alignment of the bones from the center of the shoulder blade, when viewed from the front, to the center of the foot must be in one straight line, but it is not a vertical line. The same applies to the hindleg when seen from behind….

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On Balance

The breed standard clearly defines ideal size, proportions, and substance which essentially tells us the proper balance between bull and terrier. Make no mistake; there is little room for personal interpretation of those descriptors, “deep,” “broad,” “wide,” “rather far apart.” The parameters of balance are handed to us in objective language, and our personal understanding…

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Sbt Endurance Trail Australia

Alarm goes off at 5am! l definitely don’t do early starts. But Deacon and l were heading off to compete in an Endurance Test in Keysborough held by the American Staffordshire Terrier Club of Victoria. It was forecast to be an average winters day in July and the weatherman kept his promise. At the event…

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Scottish Round Up 2016

This was an excellent year for Scottish Staffords with three new champions being made up in 2016. Tia, James and Alison Elrick’s Champion Ruadonis Delilah’s Delight JW ShCM gained her crowning CC from Caroline Dewar at East Anglia in May; following her first the previous May from Dave Levy at Southern Counties and her second,…

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Stafford Rescue USA Updates 2016

Dempsey entered into rescue on July 23rd of 2016. His heartbroken owner had become increasingly disabled and was very worried that one day his own health would require a higher level of care and that Dempsey’s fate would be decided by others. Though extremely unhappy to see his best friend of 10 years go off…

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Stafford Seminar In Sweden

Invited by Nicklas Nuland of the Swedish SBTC to do a breed specific talk, I travelled to Gothenburg on Friday 30th September. I arrived at 5.00pm greeted by Nicklas, and taken to my hotel. I had the evening to myself which was great as it gave me a chance to finish off my preparations …

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The International Stafford Match

Last class was bitches over 2 yrs. Then the total scores were added up, with precision I may add. A very long wait for results to be announced and the awards DRUM ROLL. TEAM U.K. WON AGAIN! Three times team U.K has won the International Match Well done team UK. The Party began. I would…

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The Pet Show

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club were invited to represent our wonderful breed at the annual Pet Show, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in July 2016. We were honoured and delighted to attend and we also invited a few prestigious guests to join us to promote our dogs. We were joined by The Staffordshire Bull Terrier…

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