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that the Bull-type head must of necessity be carried with a Bull-type neck, accompanied by a body built to carry it, and that, in turn, on four well-boned legs. This all goes to make weight, and when our maximum is 38 lbs., we have to be very sparing in size and build to obtain this….
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…
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…
Each year one of our team members attends large shows of the year to collect photographs depicting all the SBT and club activities. These photos are submitted in a beautiful collage to document the shows and be saved for history of the breed. Enjoy these photos from the 2015 Eukanuba National Championships in Orlando Florida…
The Staffordshire Regiment based in Lichfield Staffordshire, not far from where I live, have its mascot as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The current Watchman is Watchman V who was bred by my best friends, Karon and Wayne Jackson. What a truly remarkable honour. This dog has for many years served his country at many events…
If you show your dog, or are involved in the world of dog breeding, you will often hear the phrase typey. You will read critiques telling you that a particular specimen has type in abundance. This topic generates hot debate and has been written about since people began crafting breed standards. I am sure…
They helped to educate our visitors that Staffords make excellent pets but, sadly, are the breed most frequently abandoned by irresponsible dog-owners. They helped our visitors to understand that taking on any dog is a big commitment and a decision that should not be taken lightly but, if any of our visitors were looking
There is no single test to diagnose Cushings disease. The history, physical exam, and results of initial blood and urine tests often provide a strong suspicion for the presence of Cushings disease. Laboratory tests that are most commonly altered by Cushings disease are an increase in white blood cell count, increase in the liver
Ever aware of the negative publicity often aimed at the breed, the EASBTC has sought to promote Staffords in a positive light and taken part in displays around the area, at county fairs, other SBT breed club events and open days. One of the original team members, Jo Ann Essex, competes at top level with…
Joe Dunn, from Quarry Bank near Cradley Heath, Staffordshire in the heart of The Black Country had owned bred dogs, including Staffordshire Bull Terriers, for many years and during 1932 and 1933 he decided to try to get them recognised as pure breed by the Kennel Club. At that time the Kennel Club….