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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.
For several years I have attended the famous AKC terrier only performance week in Kimberton PA with my American Staffordshire Terrier. The week is comprised of 4 days of agility, 1 day of rally, and 1 day of obedience. My first encounter with a Stafford was not at this event, but attending this event year…
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…
It is no surprise that these true working activities have been molded into competitive ports for just about any dog and owner to enjoy together. One of the newest canine sports to hit the scene is Nosework which is modeled after real world substance detection. I have to admit, when I first started to hear…
We have been fortunate to be involved with Discover Dogs for 15 years or more and we really love to do it – talking about our breed and showing them off. We have met some lovely people and beautiful dogs. Many years ago we took our dog, Butch, who was exceptionally fussy and wouldn’t let anyone
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 . . .
Alarm goes off at 5am! l definitely dont 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…
For the 5th year running our Display Team made their appearance in the Main Arena at Crufts showing off how versatile Staffordshire Bull Terriers really are. This year we added another dimension to our display using music clips to highlight some of the action which worked well. Our team members are always keen to step…
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
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…
Expecting a sofa dog to run 600 yards at full speed is foolish and can also be dangerous. Your dog will be inspected by members of the field committee before it is permitted to run to ensure it is in good health and you will be asked to gait your dog to inspect for lameness….