the stafford knot july/august 2011, issue 4, vol 2
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JULAUG 2011 13 P R O M O T I N G T H E S T A F F O R D S H I R E B U L L T E R R I E R ISSUE 4 VOL 2 FREE
BREED SPECIFIC
LEGISLATION
PAGE 7
HIP DYSPLASIA
PAGE 13
The Stafford Knot The Stafford Knotpromotes
Health TestedStaffords
A INTERVIEW WITH
TONY BRINDLEY
( CABRINDLE )
PAGE 32
PREFERREDBREED
TYPE
PAGE 16
THE PROBLEM WITH DOG
PARKS
PAGE 27
HEALTH TESTING
INFO
PAGE 47
ILLUSTRATED BREED
STANDARD
PAGE 61HOW IT ALL
BEGAN
PAGE 38
WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
PAGE 30
Page 4
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We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
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Thank you to this hard working team of Stafford devotees
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COVER STORY
GRAND CHAMPION HOMEBREWED PAGE THREE GIRL
DAPHNE IS MY PET HOWEVER SOMEHOW THIS YEAR DAPHNE MANAGED TO WIN BEST OF BREED AT 6 SHOWS AND BECOME THE 1 STAFFORD IN AMERICA AS WELL AS EARNING HER GRAND CHAMPION TITLE IT WAS THEN I REALIZED THIS WAS ABOUT AS FAR AS I COULD REALISTICALLY TAKE HER FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS NOW WE ARE APART AND I CANNOT THINK ABOUT IT TOO MUCH OR I GET TEARY EYED DAPHNE IS ON TO A NEW ADVENTURE WITH HOLLEY ELDRED I AM PROUD OF THIS DECISION BECAUSE HOLLEY WILL RESPECT AND CARE FOR DAPHNE FAIRLY AND I BELIEVE THAT A DOG THAT WINS UNDER BREED SPECIALISTS AND ALL ROUND JUDGES NEEDS TO BE SEEN AT HIGHER LEVELS I DO NOT CLAIM THAT DAPHNE IS A PERFECT STAFFORD BUT SHE IS A BEYOND PERFECT DOG TO ME
DAPHNErsquoS MOST IMPORTANT CRITIQUE BY LORELEI CRAIG DAPHNES CHEERFUL SPIRIT AND WILLINGNESS TO SHARE HER HOME WITH FOSTERS TAKE CARE OF HER BABIES STAND IN THE SPOTLIGHT GREET ALL VISITORS AT MY OFFICE WITH A SMILE AND BE MY SIDEKICK MAKE HER THE SPARKLING DIAMOND IN MY LIFE SHE IS NOT JUST A DOG SHE IS AN ADVENTURE
DAPHNE I PROMISE WHEN YOU COME HOME YOU WILL NEVER GO AWAY AGAIN
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DAPHNE INCLUDING HER JUDGES CRITIQUES PLEASE VISIT WWWHOMEBREWEDSTAFFORDSCOM OR WWWCIERASTAFFORDSCOM
BSL article on Page 7
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What is it Breed Specific Legislation or BSL are sets of laws that some municipalities have or try for that restricts
or bans certain breeds of dogs that are considered dangerous (by some) There is always a reactionary
outcry to ban breeds after a tragedy involving a dog
regardless of the breed Itrsquos easier and more convenient to blame abused starved abandoned or neglected animals
than it is to blame irresponsible or sadistic owners There are at least 36 different breeds of dogs affected directly
In some cities any dog over one hundred pounds is illegal
A Dog is a Wolf is a Dog
We like to think of our dogs as loving devoted members
of our families and they are but itrsquos also important to
remember that they have those teeth for a reason theyrsquore predators The official zoological classification for the dog
used to be ldquoCanis Familiarisrdquo and the name for wolf is ldquoCanis Lupesrdquo Upon closer DNA examination the
scientific community (The American Society of
Mammalogists and the Smithsonian Institute) finally admitted that dogs and wolves were actually the same
species and officially re-classified the dog as ldquoCanis Lupes Familiarisrdquo That extra Latin word doesnrsquot sound like a big
deal but it speaks volumes about every dog breed from a
Toy Poodle to an Alaskan Malamute Dogs have been domesticated and wolves havenrsquot but we should
remember that our pets still have the instincts of a wolf regardless of the breed Even the instinct that drives our
beloved Labs and Goldens to chase down a ball or a bird
is pure prey drive that has been inherited from their days as wolves hunting in packs Some dog people are fond of
the phrase ldquoKnow what you have at the end of your leashrdquo which is a way to remind ourselves that our pets
arenrsquot human also what theyrsquore capable of
The breeds most associated with Breed Specific Legislation are the Rottweiler and the ldquoPit Bullrdquo but there
are dozens of others some might even surprise you It varies from county to county or city to city it all depends
on whorsquos breed ban it is
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 10
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The Rottweiler is an old and noble breed people think they have German origins but their history actually goes
back to the Roman Legions Theyrsquove been serving us for thousands of years guarding their territory (our homes)
and packs (our families) Theyrsquore not a perfect breed for
every family or every home but they do their job well and a good Rottweiler will give its life for its family Theyrsquove
been selectively bred for thousands of years to be wary of strangers if you have a Rottweiler you should understand
that Thousands of years of selective breeding isnrsquot going
to be overcome with hugs and kisses they want to protect itrsquos in their DNA Rottweilers deserve good
suitable homes they deserve to be understood and they do not deserve to be banned into extinction
The ldquoPit Bullrdquo isnrsquot really a breed of dog itrsquos more of a group There can be as many as 16 breeds of dogs that
some consider ldquoPit Bullsrdquo itrsquos more like six or eight but legislators drafting these (illogical) laws are usually clueless
and donrsquot bother learning much before voting lsquoyayrsquo or
lsquonayrsquo When we see statistics on Pit Bull attacks we need to bear in mind that theyrsquore counting many breeds as one
ldquoPit Bullsrdquo are usually classified as ldquoPit Bull Type Dogsrdquo to cover as much as possible and create a huge gray area
that can be manipulated Part of the problem classifying
Pit Bulls is identifying them If a dog is part Bull Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff Bulldog Boston Terrier or any other
breed that resembles a Pit Bull type dog it could easily be considered a ldquoPit Bullrdquo by your local Government Irsquove
even seen ldquoPit Bullsrdquo that could be mistaken for smaller smooth haired terriers or larger leggy sight hounds Since
they arenrsquot a speific breed there is no breed standard that
covers ldquoPit Bullsrdquo They can be smaller than a Cocker Spaniel or as large as a Bullmastiff They can be lean
athletic and agile like a Terrier or bulky and heavily muscled like a Bulldog they can resemble hounds or Jack
Russell Terriers they can be bat eared or the ears can be
half prick full drop cut or anything else a ldquoPit Bullrdquo can be any color
Unfortunately many of the dogs that are thought of as vicious are the real victims These dogs have become
street corner status symbols for people that are generally
not responsible enough to own a plant let alone any pet especially a large potentially dangerous dog ldquoPit Bullsrdquo
and Rottweilers have been misused fought beaten starved and abandoned in completely disproportionate
numbers to other breeds donrsquot take my word for it visit
any big cityrsquos animal shelter Yoursquoll find scores of strays that have been picked up from the streets awaiting their
death sentence There is
nothing worse
for a dog than abandonment
they will look for a pack they
will turn feral
in time they will become
predators on our streets
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 11
Continued from Page 7
Irresponsible breeding and irresponsible dog ownership are problems but itrsquos important for all of us to understand
that dogs generally donrsquot attack for for no reason If a person understands dogs theyrsquoll understand the different
types of aggression
In my opinion Karen Delise compiled the definitive study
of dog attacks in her book ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo She did painstaking research and took a close look at every fatal
dog attack in the US over the course of about forty years
She broke it down from every conceivable angle We read in terrible newspaper accounts that the family pet fatally
mauled a child and they ldquonever saw it comingrdquo Delise points out that is almost never the case most of these
people didnrsquot even really know their own dog She breaks
dogs into categories ldquoPetsrdquo and ldquoResident Dogsrdquo A Resident dog lives outside the home loose in the yard
tethered or kenneled Theyrsquore responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks 25 of fatal dog
attacks in the US in the past forty years were by dogs that
were chained up for most of their lives 17 were by dogs
that were allowed to run loose and 3 were from dogs that lived in kennels Dogs that are a part of the family
living in the home rarely attack their pack for ldquono reasonrdquo We need to watch our dogs if they have issues with
dominance or food (or toy) possession they need to be
broken of that we should understand their territoriality issues etc If we know a bit about dog behavior before
we bring dogs into our homes we can eliminate a lot of the problems
Karen Delise wrote two books on the subject one is ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo the other is ldquoThe Pit Bull Placebordquo If
yoursquore interested in the subject I recommend her books theyrsquore informative and well written More good reading
on dog behavior and the humandog relationship that is
interesting and helpful is ldquoThe Culture Clashrdquo by Jean Donaldson
- John Cocchiola (Gold Coast Staffords)
Breed Specific LegislationContinued from Page 10
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THE STAFFORD KNOT ONLY ACCEPTS ADS FROM OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN HEALTH TESTED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE L2-HGA amp HC TESTING WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO TO HAVE THESE SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TESTS PERFORMED
DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SCANNED AND SENT IN TO THE EDITORS FOR APPROVAL FURTHER HEALTH TESTING (CARDIAC CERF PHPV HIPS ELBOWS PATELLA ETC) IS ALSO ENCOURAGED IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUYERS THAT THEY SEE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THEIR NEW STAFFORD
IF ALL BREEDERS AND OWNERS WERE TO TEST STAFFORDS WOULD ALL BE BETTER OFF SIMPLY BY THE FACT THAT WE WOULD HAVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING WHERE THIS BREED IS GOING AS FAR AS HEALTH MATTERS ARE CONCERNED
TO FURTHER THIS POINT IF ONLY CLEAR TESTED (L2-HGA amp HC) STAFFORDS ARE BRED FROM - THESE TWO GENETIC DISEASES COULD BE ERADICATED IN THREE GENERATIONS OF BREEDING THATrsquoS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
SOME ARGUE THAT THIS WOULD NARROW THE GENE POOL TOO MUCH AND IS NOT A NEEDED STEP TO IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF THIS BREED TO THOSE I SAY POSSIBLY HOWEVER - IS THAT CARRIER STUD DOG SO STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR TO HIS CLEAR TESTED BROTHER THAT YOU WOULDNrsquoT CONSIDER USING THE BROTHER INSTEAD JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
TSK IS COMPILING REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS OF ALL TESTED (CLEAR CARRIER AND AFFECTED) STAFFORDS FOR A FUTURE DATABASE PROJECT SO THAT DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON HAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE US OUR REGISTRIES DO NOT DOCUMENT THESE TEST RESULTS AS THE KC DOES IN THE UK THEREFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN lsquoCLEAR BY PARENTAGErsquo STAFFORDS HAVE NO PROOF IN HAND SEVERAL GENERATIONS DOWN THE LINE IN TIME WE AT TSK HOPE THE DATABASE WILL HELP THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR DOG OR LITTER
IF YOU HAVE A TESTED STAFFORD - PLEASE SEND ONE EMAIL TO HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM CONTAINING THE FULL REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIRE AND DAM REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED COPIES OF ALL HEALTH TESTING DONE ON YOUR DOG PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE EMAIL PER DOG IN TIME WE HOPE TO BUILD A NAME ONLY DATABASE WITH THIS INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
We are also working on a database of semen stored from health tested stud dogs If you have semen stored from a tested dog and wish to have him included please email HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM with health scans pedigree information and contact information Also please indicate whether or not the semen is available for use
Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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PREFERRED BREED TYPE
WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
Continued on Page 19
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
Continued from Page 16
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
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Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
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daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
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daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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COVER STORY
GRAND CHAMPION HOMEBREWED PAGE THREE GIRL
DAPHNE IS MY PET HOWEVER SOMEHOW THIS YEAR DAPHNE MANAGED TO WIN BEST OF BREED AT 6 SHOWS AND BECOME THE 1 STAFFORD IN AMERICA AS WELL AS EARNING HER GRAND CHAMPION TITLE IT WAS THEN I REALIZED THIS WAS ABOUT AS FAR AS I COULD REALISTICALLY TAKE HER FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS NOW WE ARE APART AND I CANNOT THINK ABOUT IT TOO MUCH OR I GET TEARY EYED DAPHNE IS ON TO A NEW ADVENTURE WITH HOLLEY ELDRED I AM PROUD OF THIS DECISION BECAUSE HOLLEY WILL RESPECT AND CARE FOR DAPHNE FAIRLY AND I BELIEVE THAT A DOG THAT WINS UNDER BREED SPECIALISTS AND ALL ROUND JUDGES NEEDS TO BE SEEN AT HIGHER LEVELS I DO NOT CLAIM THAT DAPHNE IS A PERFECT STAFFORD BUT SHE IS A BEYOND PERFECT DOG TO ME
DAPHNErsquoS MOST IMPORTANT CRITIQUE BY LORELEI CRAIG DAPHNES CHEERFUL SPIRIT AND WILLINGNESS TO SHARE HER HOME WITH FOSTERS TAKE CARE OF HER BABIES STAND IN THE SPOTLIGHT GREET ALL VISITORS AT MY OFFICE WITH A SMILE AND BE MY SIDEKICK MAKE HER THE SPARKLING DIAMOND IN MY LIFE SHE IS NOT JUST A DOG SHE IS AN ADVENTURE
DAPHNE I PROMISE WHEN YOU COME HOME YOU WILL NEVER GO AWAY AGAIN
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DAPHNE INCLUDING HER JUDGES CRITIQUES PLEASE VISIT WWWHOMEBREWEDSTAFFORDSCOM OR WWWCIERASTAFFORDSCOM
BSL article on Page 7
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What is it Breed Specific Legislation or BSL are sets of laws that some municipalities have or try for that restricts
or bans certain breeds of dogs that are considered dangerous (by some) There is always a reactionary
outcry to ban breeds after a tragedy involving a dog
regardless of the breed Itrsquos easier and more convenient to blame abused starved abandoned or neglected animals
than it is to blame irresponsible or sadistic owners There are at least 36 different breeds of dogs affected directly
In some cities any dog over one hundred pounds is illegal
A Dog is a Wolf is a Dog
We like to think of our dogs as loving devoted members
of our families and they are but itrsquos also important to
remember that they have those teeth for a reason theyrsquore predators The official zoological classification for the dog
used to be ldquoCanis Familiarisrdquo and the name for wolf is ldquoCanis Lupesrdquo Upon closer DNA examination the
scientific community (The American Society of
Mammalogists and the Smithsonian Institute) finally admitted that dogs and wolves were actually the same
species and officially re-classified the dog as ldquoCanis Lupes Familiarisrdquo That extra Latin word doesnrsquot sound like a big
deal but it speaks volumes about every dog breed from a
Toy Poodle to an Alaskan Malamute Dogs have been domesticated and wolves havenrsquot but we should
remember that our pets still have the instincts of a wolf regardless of the breed Even the instinct that drives our
beloved Labs and Goldens to chase down a ball or a bird
is pure prey drive that has been inherited from their days as wolves hunting in packs Some dog people are fond of
the phrase ldquoKnow what you have at the end of your leashrdquo which is a way to remind ourselves that our pets
arenrsquot human also what theyrsquore capable of
The breeds most associated with Breed Specific Legislation are the Rottweiler and the ldquoPit Bullrdquo but there
are dozens of others some might even surprise you It varies from county to county or city to city it all depends
on whorsquos breed ban it is
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 10
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The Rottweiler is an old and noble breed people think they have German origins but their history actually goes
back to the Roman Legions Theyrsquove been serving us for thousands of years guarding their territory (our homes)
and packs (our families) Theyrsquore not a perfect breed for
every family or every home but they do their job well and a good Rottweiler will give its life for its family Theyrsquove
been selectively bred for thousands of years to be wary of strangers if you have a Rottweiler you should understand
that Thousands of years of selective breeding isnrsquot going
to be overcome with hugs and kisses they want to protect itrsquos in their DNA Rottweilers deserve good
suitable homes they deserve to be understood and they do not deserve to be banned into extinction
The ldquoPit Bullrdquo isnrsquot really a breed of dog itrsquos more of a group There can be as many as 16 breeds of dogs that
some consider ldquoPit Bullsrdquo itrsquos more like six or eight but legislators drafting these (illogical) laws are usually clueless
and donrsquot bother learning much before voting lsquoyayrsquo or
lsquonayrsquo When we see statistics on Pit Bull attacks we need to bear in mind that theyrsquore counting many breeds as one
ldquoPit Bullsrdquo are usually classified as ldquoPit Bull Type Dogsrdquo to cover as much as possible and create a huge gray area
that can be manipulated Part of the problem classifying
Pit Bulls is identifying them If a dog is part Bull Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff Bulldog Boston Terrier or any other
breed that resembles a Pit Bull type dog it could easily be considered a ldquoPit Bullrdquo by your local Government Irsquove
even seen ldquoPit Bullsrdquo that could be mistaken for smaller smooth haired terriers or larger leggy sight hounds Since
they arenrsquot a speific breed there is no breed standard that
covers ldquoPit Bullsrdquo They can be smaller than a Cocker Spaniel or as large as a Bullmastiff They can be lean
athletic and agile like a Terrier or bulky and heavily muscled like a Bulldog they can resemble hounds or Jack
Russell Terriers they can be bat eared or the ears can be
half prick full drop cut or anything else a ldquoPit Bullrdquo can be any color
Unfortunately many of the dogs that are thought of as vicious are the real victims These dogs have become
street corner status symbols for people that are generally
not responsible enough to own a plant let alone any pet especially a large potentially dangerous dog ldquoPit Bullsrdquo
and Rottweilers have been misused fought beaten starved and abandoned in completely disproportionate
numbers to other breeds donrsquot take my word for it visit
any big cityrsquos animal shelter Yoursquoll find scores of strays that have been picked up from the streets awaiting their
death sentence There is
nothing worse
for a dog than abandonment
they will look for a pack they
will turn feral
in time they will become
predators on our streets
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 11
Continued from Page 7
Irresponsible breeding and irresponsible dog ownership are problems but itrsquos important for all of us to understand
that dogs generally donrsquot attack for for no reason If a person understands dogs theyrsquoll understand the different
types of aggression
In my opinion Karen Delise compiled the definitive study
of dog attacks in her book ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo She did painstaking research and took a close look at every fatal
dog attack in the US over the course of about forty years
She broke it down from every conceivable angle We read in terrible newspaper accounts that the family pet fatally
mauled a child and they ldquonever saw it comingrdquo Delise points out that is almost never the case most of these
people didnrsquot even really know their own dog She breaks
dogs into categories ldquoPetsrdquo and ldquoResident Dogsrdquo A Resident dog lives outside the home loose in the yard
tethered or kenneled Theyrsquore responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks 25 of fatal dog
attacks in the US in the past forty years were by dogs that
were chained up for most of their lives 17 were by dogs
that were allowed to run loose and 3 were from dogs that lived in kennels Dogs that are a part of the family
living in the home rarely attack their pack for ldquono reasonrdquo We need to watch our dogs if they have issues with
dominance or food (or toy) possession they need to be
broken of that we should understand their territoriality issues etc If we know a bit about dog behavior before
we bring dogs into our homes we can eliminate a lot of the problems
Karen Delise wrote two books on the subject one is ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo the other is ldquoThe Pit Bull Placebordquo If
yoursquore interested in the subject I recommend her books theyrsquore informative and well written More good reading
on dog behavior and the humandog relationship that is
interesting and helpful is ldquoThe Culture Clashrdquo by Jean Donaldson
- John Cocchiola (Gold Coast Staffords)
Breed Specific LegislationContinued from Page 10
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THE STAFFORD KNOT ONLY ACCEPTS ADS FROM OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN HEALTH TESTED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE L2-HGA amp HC TESTING WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO TO HAVE THESE SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TESTS PERFORMED
DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SCANNED AND SENT IN TO THE EDITORS FOR APPROVAL FURTHER HEALTH TESTING (CARDIAC CERF PHPV HIPS ELBOWS PATELLA ETC) IS ALSO ENCOURAGED IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUYERS THAT THEY SEE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THEIR NEW STAFFORD
IF ALL BREEDERS AND OWNERS WERE TO TEST STAFFORDS WOULD ALL BE BETTER OFF SIMPLY BY THE FACT THAT WE WOULD HAVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING WHERE THIS BREED IS GOING AS FAR AS HEALTH MATTERS ARE CONCERNED
TO FURTHER THIS POINT IF ONLY CLEAR TESTED (L2-HGA amp HC) STAFFORDS ARE BRED FROM - THESE TWO GENETIC DISEASES COULD BE ERADICATED IN THREE GENERATIONS OF BREEDING THATrsquoS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
SOME ARGUE THAT THIS WOULD NARROW THE GENE POOL TOO MUCH AND IS NOT A NEEDED STEP TO IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF THIS BREED TO THOSE I SAY POSSIBLY HOWEVER - IS THAT CARRIER STUD DOG SO STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR TO HIS CLEAR TESTED BROTHER THAT YOU WOULDNrsquoT CONSIDER USING THE BROTHER INSTEAD JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
TSK IS COMPILING REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS OF ALL TESTED (CLEAR CARRIER AND AFFECTED) STAFFORDS FOR A FUTURE DATABASE PROJECT SO THAT DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON HAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE US OUR REGISTRIES DO NOT DOCUMENT THESE TEST RESULTS AS THE KC DOES IN THE UK THEREFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN lsquoCLEAR BY PARENTAGErsquo STAFFORDS HAVE NO PROOF IN HAND SEVERAL GENERATIONS DOWN THE LINE IN TIME WE AT TSK HOPE THE DATABASE WILL HELP THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR DOG OR LITTER
IF YOU HAVE A TESTED STAFFORD - PLEASE SEND ONE EMAIL TO HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM CONTAINING THE FULL REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIRE AND DAM REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED COPIES OF ALL HEALTH TESTING DONE ON YOUR DOG PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE EMAIL PER DOG IN TIME WE HOPE TO BUILD A NAME ONLY DATABASE WITH THIS INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
We are also working on a database of semen stored from health tested stud dogs If you have semen stored from a tested dog and wish to have him included please email HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM with health scans pedigree information and contact information Also please indicate whether or not the semen is available for use
Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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PREFERRED BREED TYPE
WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
Continued on Page 19
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
Continued from Page 16
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
Continued from Page 19
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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The13 Stafford13 Knot13 received13 written13 permission13 to13 reprint13 this13 informative13 article13 Please13 respect13 the13 authors13 request13 to13 contact13 them13 prior13 to13 copying13 it13 Thank13 you
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
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Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
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L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
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Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
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770-888-5255
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RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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COVER STORY
GRAND CHAMPION HOMEBREWED PAGE THREE GIRL
DAPHNE IS MY PET HOWEVER SOMEHOW THIS YEAR DAPHNE MANAGED TO WIN BEST OF BREED AT 6 SHOWS AND BECOME THE 1 STAFFORD IN AMERICA AS WELL AS EARNING HER GRAND CHAMPION TITLE IT WAS THEN I REALIZED THIS WAS ABOUT AS FAR AS I COULD REALISTICALLY TAKE HER FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS NOW WE ARE APART AND I CANNOT THINK ABOUT IT TOO MUCH OR I GET TEARY EYED DAPHNE IS ON TO A NEW ADVENTURE WITH HOLLEY ELDRED I AM PROUD OF THIS DECISION BECAUSE HOLLEY WILL RESPECT AND CARE FOR DAPHNE FAIRLY AND I BELIEVE THAT A DOG THAT WINS UNDER BREED SPECIALISTS AND ALL ROUND JUDGES NEEDS TO BE SEEN AT HIGHER LEVELS I DO NOT CLAIM THAT DAPHNE IS A PERFECT STAFFORD BUT SHE IS A BEYOND PERFECT DOG TO ME
DAPHNErsquoS MOST IMPORTANT CRITIQUE BY LORELEI CRAIG DAPHNES CHEERFUL SPIRIT AND WILLINGNESS TO SHARE HER HOME WITH FOSTERS TAKE CARE OF HER BABIES STAND IN THE SPOTLIGHT GREET ALL VISITORS AT MY OFFICE WITH A SMILE AND BE MY SIDEKICK MAKE HER THE SPARKLING DIAMOND IN MY LIFE SHE IS NOT JUST A DOG SHE IS AN ADVENTURE
DAPHNE I PROMISE WHEN YOU COME HOME YOU WILL NEVER GO AWAY AGAIN
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DAPHNE INCLUDING HER JUDGES CRITIQUES PLEASE VISIT WWWHOMEBREWEDSTAFFORDSCOM OR WWWCIERASTAFFORDSCOM
BSL article on Page 7
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What is it Breed Specific Legislation or BSL are sets of laws that some municipalities have or try for that restricts
or bans certain breeds of dogs that are considered dangerous (by some) There is always a reactionary
outcry to ban breeds after a tragedy involving a dog
regardless of the breed Itrsquos easier and more convenient to blame abused starved abandoned or neglected animals
than it is to blame irresponsible or sadistic owners There are at least 36 different breeds of dogs affected directly
In some cities any dog over one hundred pounds is illegal
A Dog is a Wolf is a Dog
We like to think of our dogs as loving devoted members
of our families and they are but itrsquos also important to
remember that they have those teeth for a reason theyrsquore predators The official zoological classification for the dog
used to be ldquoCanis Familiarisrdquo and the name for wolf is ldquoCanis Lupesrdquo Upon closer DNA examination the
scientific community (The American Society of
Mammalogists and the Smithsonian Institute) finally admitted that dogs and wolves were actually the same
species and officially re-classified the dog as ldquoCanis Lupes Familiarisrdquo That extra Latin word doesnrsquot sound like a big
deal but it speaks volumes about every dog breed from a
Toy Poodle to an Alaskan Malamute Dogs have been domesticated and wolves havenrsquot but we should
remember that our pets still have the instincts of a wolf regardless of the breed Even the instinct that drives our
beloved Labs and Goldens to chase down a ball or a bird
is pure prey drive that has been inherited from their days as wolves hunting in packs Some dog people are fond of
the phrase ldquoKnow what you have at the end of your leashrdquo which is a way to remind ourselves that our pets
arenrsquot human also what theyrsquore capable of
The breeds most associated with Breed Specific Legislation are the Rottweiler and the ldquoPit Bullrdquo but there
are dozens of others some might even surprise you It varies from county to county or city to city it all depends
on whorsquos breed ban it is
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 10
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The Rottweiler is an old and noble breed people think they have German origins but their history actually goes
back to the Roman Legions Theyrsquove been serving us for thousands of years guarding their territory (our homes)
and packs (our families) Theyrsquore not a perfect breed for
every family or every home but they do their job well and a good Rottweiler will give its life for its family Theyrsquove
been selectively bred for thousands of years to be wary of strangers if you have a Rottweiler you should understand
that Thousands of years of selective breeding isnrsquot going
to be overcome with hugs and kisses they want to protect itrsquos in their DNA Rottweilers deserve good
suitable homes they deserve to be understood and they do not deserve to be banned into extinction
The ldquoPit Bullrdquo isnrsquot really a breed of dog itrsquos more of a group There can be as many as 16 breeds of dogs that
some consider ldquoPit Bullsrdquo itrsquos more like six or eight but legislators drafting these (illogical) laws are usually clueless
and donrsquot bother learning much before voting lsquoyayrsquo or
lsquonayrsquo When we see statistics on Pit Bull attacks we need to bear in mind that theyrsquore counting many breeds as one
ldquoPit Bullsrdquo are usually classified as ldquoPit Bull Type Dogsrdquo to cover as much as possible and create a huge gray area
that can be manipulated Part of the problem classifying
Pit Bulls is identifying them If a dog is part Bull Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff Bulldog Boston Terrier or any other
breed that resembles a Pit Bull type dog it could easily be considered a ldquoPit Bullrdquo by your local Government Irsquove
even seen ldquoPit Bullsrdquo that could be mistaken for smaller smooth haired terriers or larger leggy sight hounds Since
they arenrsquot a speific breed there is no breed standard that
covers ldquoPit Bullsrdquo They can be smaller than a Cocker Spaniel or as large as a Bullmastiff They can be lean
athletic and agile like a Terrier or bulky and heavily muscled like a Bulldog they can resemble hounds or Jack
Russell Terriers they can be bat eared or the ears can be
half prick full drop cut or anything else a ldquoPit Bullrdquo can be any color
Unfortunately many of the dogs that are thought of as vicious are the real victims These dogs have become
street corner status symbols for people that are generally
not responsible enough to own a plant let alone any pet especially a large potentially dangerous dog ldquoPit Bullsrdquo
and Rottweilers have been misused fought beaten starved and abandoned in completely disproportionate
numbers to other breeds donrsquot take my word for it visit
any big cityrsquos animal shelter Yoursquoll find scores of strays that have been picked up from the streets awaiting their
death sentence There is
nothing worse
for a dog than abandonment
they will look for a pack they
will turn feral
in time they will become
predators on our streets
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 11
Continued from Page 7
Irresponsible breeding and irresponsible dog ownership are problems but itrsquos important for all of us to understand
that dogs generally donrsquot attack for for no reason If a person understands dogs theyrsquoll understand the different
types of aggression
In my opinion Karen Delise compiled the definitive study
of dog attacks in her book ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo She did painstaking research and took a close look at every fatal
dog attack in the US over the course of about forty years
She broke it down from every conceivable angle We read in terrible newspaper accounts that the family pet fatally
mauled a child and they ldquonever saw it comingrdquo Delise points out that is almost never the case most of these
people didnrsquot even really know their own dog She breaks
dogs into categories ldquoPetsrdquo and ldquoResident Dogsrdquo A Resident dog lives outside the home loose in the yard
tethered or kenneled Theyrsquore responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks 25 of fatal dog
attacks in the US in the past forty years were by dogs that
were chained up for most of their lives 17 were by dogs
that were allowed to run loose and 3 were from dogs that lived in kennels Dogs that are a part of the family
living in the home rarely attack their pack for ldquono reasonrdquo We need to watch our dogs if they have issues with
dominance or food (or toy) possession they need to be
broken of that we should understand their territoriality issues etc If we know a bit about dog behavior before
we bring dogs into our homes we can eliminate a lot of the problems
Karen Delise wrote two books on the subject one is ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo the other is ldquoThe Pit Bull Placebordquo If
yoursquore interested in the subject I recommend her books theyrsquore informative and well written More good reading
on dog behavior and the humandog relationship that is
interesting and helpful is ldquoThe Culture Clashrdquo by Jean Donaldson
- John Cocchiola (Gold Coast Staffords)
Breed Specific LegislationContinued from Page 10
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THE STAFFORD KNOT ONLY ACCEPTS ADS FROM OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN HEALTH TESTED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE L2-HGA amp HC TESTING WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO TO HAVE THESE SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TESTS PERFORMED
DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SCANNED AND SENT IN TO THE EDITORS FOR APPROVAL FURTHER HEALTH TESTING (CARDIAC CERF PHPV HIPS ELBOWS PATELLA ETC) IS ALSO ENCOURAGED IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUYERS THAT THEY SEE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THEIR NEW STAFFORD
IF ALL BREEDERS AND OWNERS WERE TO TEST STAFFORDS WOULD ALL BE BETTER OFF SIMPLY BY THE FACT THAT WE WOULD HAVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING WHERE THIS BREED IS GOING AS FAR AS HEALTH MATTERS ARE CONCERNED
TO FURTHER THIS POINT IF ONLY CLEAR TESTED (L2-HGA amp HC) STAFFORDS ARE BRED FROM - THESE TWO GENETIC DISEASES COULD BE ERADICATED IN THREE GENERATIONS OF BREEDING THATrsquoS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
SOME ARGUE THAT THIS WOULD NARROW THE GENE POOL TOO MUCH AND IS NOT A NEEDED STEP TO IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF THIS BREED TO THOSE I SAY POSSIBLY HOWEVER - IS THAT CARRIER STUD DOG SO STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR TO HIS CLEAR TESTED BROTHER THAT YOU WOULDNrsquoT CONSIDER USING THE BROTHER INSTEAD JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
TSK IS COMPILING REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS OF ALL TESTED (CLEAR CARRIER AND AFFECTED) STAFFORDS FOR A FUTURE DATABASE PROJECT SO THAT DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON HAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE US OUR REGISTRIES DO NOT DOCUMENT THESE TEST RESULTS AS THE KC DOES IN THE UK THEREFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN lsquoCLEAR BY PARENTAGErsquo STAFFORDS HAVE NO PROOF IN HAND SEVERAL GENERATIONS DOWN THE LINE IN TIME WE AT TSK HOPE THE DATABASE WILL HELP THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR DOG OR LITTER
IF YOU HAVE A TESTED STAFFORD - PLEASE SEND ONE EMAIL TO HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM CONTAINING THE FULL REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIRE AND DAM REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED COPIES OF ALL HEALTH TESTING DONE ON YOUR DOG PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE EMAIL PER DOG IN TIME WE HOPE TO BUILD A NAME ONLY DATABASE WITH THIS INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
We are also working on a database of semen stored from health tested stud dogs If you have semen stored from a tested dog and wish to have him included please email HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM with health scans pedigree information and contact information Also please indicate whether or not the semen is available for use
Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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PREFERRED BREED TYPE
WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
Continued on Page 19
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
Continued from Page 16
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
Continued from Page 19
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
Continued on next page
=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
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The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
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AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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GRAND CHAMPION HOMEBREWED PAGE THREE GIRL
DAPHNE IS MY PET HOWEVER SOMEHOW THIS YEAR DAPHNE MANAGED TO WIN BEST OF BREED AT 6 SHOWS AND BECOME THE 1 STAFFORD IN AMERICA AS WELL AS EARNING HER GRAND CHAMPION TITLE IT WAS THEN I REALIZED THIS WAS ABOUT AS FAR AS I COULD REALISTICALLY TAKE HER FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS NOW WE ARE APART AND I CANNOT THINK ABOUT IT TOO MUCH OR I GET TEARY EYED DAPHNE IS ON TO A NEW ADVENTURE WITH HOLLEY ELDRED I AM PROUD OF THIS DECISION BECAUSE HOLLEY WILL RESPECT AND CARE FOR DAPHNE FAIRLY AND I BELIEVE THAT A DOG THAT WINS UNDER BREED SPECIALISTS AND ALL ROUND JUDGES NEEDS TO BE SEEN AT HIGHER LEVELS I DO NOT CLAIM THAT DAPHNE IS A PERFECT STAFFORD BUT SHE IS A BEYOND PERFECT DOG TO ME
DAPHNErsquoS MOST IMPORTANT CRITIQUE BY LORELEI CRAIG DAPHNES CHEERFUL SPIRIT AND WILLINGNESS TO SHARE HER HOME WITH FOSTERS TAKE CARE OF HER BABIES STAND IN THE SPOTLIGHT GREET ALL VISITORS AT MY OFFICE WITH A SMILE AND BE MY SIDEKICK MAKE HER THE SPARKLING DIAMOND IN MY LIFE SHE IS NOT JUST A DOG SHE IS AN ADVENTURE
DAPHNE I PROMISE WHEN YOU COME HOME YOU WILL NEVER GO AWAY AGAIN
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DAPHNE INCLUDING HER JUDGES CRITIQUES PLEASE VISIT WWWHOMEBREWEDSTAFFORDSCOM OR WWWCIERASTAFFORDSCOM
BSL article on Page 7
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What is it Breed Specific Legislation or BSL are sets of laws that some municipalities have or try for that restricts
or bans certain breeds of dogs that are considered dangerous (by some) There is always a reactionary
outcry to ban breeds after a tragedy involving a dog
regardless of the breed Itrsquos easier and more convenient to blame abused starved abandoned or neglected animals
than it is to blame irresponsible or sadistic owners There are at least 36 different breeds of dogs affected directly
In some cities any dog over one hundred pounds is illegal
A Dog is a Wolf is a Dog
We like to think of our dogs as loving devoted members
of our families and they are but itrsquos also important to
remember that they have those teeth for a reason theyrsquore predators The official zoological classification for the dog
used to be ldquoCanis Familiarisrdquo and the name for wolf is ldquoCanis Lupesrdquo Upon closer DNA examination the
scientific community (The American Society of
Mammalogists and the Smithsonian Institute) finally admitted that dogs and wolves were actually the same
species and officially re-classified the dog as ldquoCanis Lupes Familiarisrdquo That extra Latin word doesnrsquot sound like a big
deal but it speaks volumes about every dog breed from a
Toy Poodle to an Alaskan Malamute Dogs have been domesticated and wolves havenrsquot but we should
remember that our pets still have the instincts of a wolf regardless of the breed Even the instinct that drives our
beloved Labs and Goldens to chase down a ball or a bird
is pure prey drive that has been inherited from their days as wolves hunting in packs Some dog people are fond of
the phrase ldquoKnow what you have at the end of your leashrdquo which is a way to remind ourselves that our pets
arenrsquot human also what theyrsquore capable of
The breeds most associated with Breed Specific Legislation are the Rottweiler and the ldquoPit Bullrdquo but there
are dozens of others some might even surprise you It varies from county to county or city to city it all depends
on whorsquos breed ban it is
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 10
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The Rottweiler is an old and noble breed people think they have German origins but their history actually goes
back to the Roman Legions Theyrsquove been serving us for thousands of years guarding their territory (our homes)
and packs (our families) Theyrsquore not a perfect breed for
every family or every home but they do their job well and a good Rottweiler will give its life for its family Theyrsquove
been selectively bred for thousands of years to be wary of strangers if you have a Rottweiler you should understand
that Thousands of years of selective breeding isnrsquot going
to be overcome with hugs and kisses they want to protect itrsquos in their DNA Rottweilers deserve good
suitable homes they deserve to be understood and they do not deserve to be banned into extinction
The ldquoPit Bullrdquo isnrsquot really a breed of dog itrsquos more of a group There can be as many as 16 breeds of dogs that
some consider ldquoPit Bullsrdquo itrsquos more like six or eight but legislators drafting these (illogical) laws are usually clueless
and donrsquot bother learning much before voting lsquoyayrsquo or
lsquonayrsquo When we see statistics on Pit Bull attacks we need to bear in mind that theyrsquore counting many breeds as one
ldquoPit Bullsrdquo are usually classified as ldquoPit Bull Type Dogsrdquo to cover as much as possible and create a huge gray area
that can be manipulated Part of the problem classifying
Pit Bulls is identifying them If a dog is part Bull Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff Bulldog Boston Terrier or any other
breed that resembles a Pit Bull type dog it could easily be considered a ldquoPit Bullrdquo by your local Government Irsquove
even seen ldquoPit Bullsrdquo that could be mistaken for smaller smooth haired terriers or larger leggy sight hounds Since
they arenrsquot a speific breed there is no breed standard that
covers ldquoPit Bullsrdquo They can be smaller than a Cocker Spaniel or as large as a Bullmastiff They can be lean
athletic and agile like a Terrier or bulky and heavily muscled like a Bulldog they can resemble hounds or Jack
Russell Terriers they can be bat eared or the ears can be
half prick full drop cut or anything else a ldquoPit Bullrdquo can be any color
Unfortunately many of the dogs that are thought of as vicious are the real victims These dogs have become
street corner status symbols for people that are generally
not responsible enough to own a plant let alone any pet especially a large potentially dangerous dog ldquoPit Bullsrdquo
and Rottweilers have been misused fought beaten starved and abandoned in completely disproportionate
numbers to other breeds donrsquot take my word for it visit
any big cityrsquos animal shelter Yoursquoll find scores of strays that have been picked up from the streets awaiting their
death sentence There is
nothing worse
for a dog than abandonment
they will look for a pack they
will turn feral
in time they will become
predators on our streets
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 11
Continued from Page 7
Irresponsible breeding and irresponsible dog ownership are problems but itrsquos important for all of us to understand
that dogs generally donrsquot attack for for no reason If a person understands dogs theyrsquoll understand the different
types of aggression
In my opinion Karen Delise compiled the definitive study
of dog attacks in her book ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo She did painstaking research and took a close look at every fatal
dog attack in the US over the course of about forty years
She broke it down from every conceivable angle We read in terrible newspaper accounts that the family pet fatally
mauled a child and they ldquonever saw it comingrdquo Delise points out that is almost never the case most of these
people didnrsquot even really know their own dog She breaks
dogs into categories ldquoPetsrdquo and ldquoResident Dogsrdquo A Resident dog lives outside the home loose in the yard
tethered or kenneled Theyrsquore responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks 25 of fatal dog
attacks in the US in the past forty years were by dogs that
were chained up for most of their lives 17 were by dogs
that were allowed to run loose and 3 were from dogs that lived in kennels Dogs that are a part of the family
living in the home rarely attack their pack for ldquono reasonrdquo We need to watch our dogs if they have issues with
dominance or food (or toy) possession they need to be
broken of that we should understand their territoriality issues etc If we know a bit about dog behavior before
we bring dogs into our homes we can eliminate a lot of the problems
Karen Delise wrote two books on the subject one is ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo the other is ldquoThe Pit Bull Placebordquo If
yoursquore interested in the subject I recommend her books theyrsquore informative and well written More good reading
on dog behavior and the humandog relationship that is
interesting and helpful is ldquoThe Culture Clashrdquo by Jean Donaldson
- John Cocchiola (Gold Coast Staffords)
Breed Specific LegislationContinued from Page 10
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THE STAFFORD KNOT ONLY ACCEPTS ADS FROM OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN HEALTH TESTED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE L2-HGA amp HC TESTING WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO TO HAVE THESE SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TESTS PERFORMED
DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SCANNED AND SENT IN TO THE EDITORS FOR APPROVAL FURTHER HEALTH TESTING (CARDIAC CERF PHPV HIPS ELBOWS PATELLA ETC) IS ALSO ENCOURAGED IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUYERS THAT THEY SEE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THEIR NEW STAFFORD
IF ALL BREEDERS AND OWNERS WERE TO TEST STAFFORDS WOULD ALL BE BETTER OFF SIMPLY BY THE FACT THAT WE WOULD HAVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING WHERE THIS BREED IS GOING AS FAR AS HEALTH MATTERS ARE CONCERNED
TO FURTHER THIS POINT IF ONLY CLEAR TESTED (L2-HGA amp HC) STAFFORDS ARE BRED FROM - THESE TWO GENETIC DISEASES COULD BE ERADICATED IN THREE GENERATIONS OF BREEDING THATrsquoS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
SOME ARGUE THAT THIS WOULD NARROW THE GENE POOL TOO MUCH AND IS NOT A NEEDED STEP TO IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF THIS BREED TO THOSE I SAY POSSIBLY HOWEVER - IS THAT CARRIER STUD DOG SO STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR TO HIS CLEAR TESTED BROTHER THAT YOU WOULDNrsquoT CONSIDER USING THE BROTHER INSTEAD JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
TSK IS COMPILING REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS OF ALL TESTED (CLEAR CARRIER AND AFFECTED) STAFFORDS FOR A FUTURE DATABASE PROJECT SO THAT DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON HAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE US OUR REGISTRIES DO NOT DOCUMENT THESE TEST RESULTS AS THE KC DOES IN THE UK THEREFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN lsquoCLEAR BY PARENTAGErsquo STAFFORDS HAVE NO PROOF IN HAND SEVERAL GENERATIONS DOWN THE LINE IN TIME WE AT TSK HOPE THE DATABASE WILL HELP THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR DOG OR LITTER
IF YOU HAVE A TESTED STAFFORD - PLEASE SEND ONE EMAIL TO HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM CONTAINING THE FULL REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIRE AND DAM REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED COPIES OF ALL HEALTH TESTING DONE ON YOUR DOG PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE EMAIL PER DOG IN TIME WE HOPE TO BUILD A NAME ONLY DATABASE WITH THIS INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
We are also working on a database of semen stored from health tested stud dogs If you have semen stored from a tested dog and wish to have him included please email HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM with health scans pedigree information and contact information Also please indicate whether or not the semen is available for use
Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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PREFERRED BREED TYPE
WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
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Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
httpwwwpsbtcorg staffordtimespsbtcorg
wwwthecontroversialcaninecacontroversialcaninegmailcom
Issue out now
The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to
support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
=======================================
=======================================
DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
Continued on next page
=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
=======================================
AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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Take advantage now of this incredible deal on classified advertising These prices wont last long
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
Continued on next page
MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
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WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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What is it Breed Specific Legislation or BSL are sets of laws that some municipalities have or try for that restricts
or bans certain breeds of dogs that are considered dangerous (by some) There is always a reactionary
outcry to ban breeds after a tragedy involving a dog
regardless of the breed Itrsquos easier and more convenient to blame abused starved abandoned or neglected animals
than it is to blame irresponsible or sadistic owners There are at least 36 different breeds of dogs affected directly
In some cities any dog over one hundred pounds is illegal
A Dog is a Wolf is a Dog
We like to think of our dogs as loving devoted members
of our families and they are but itrsquos also important to
remember that they have those teeth for a reason theyrsquore predators The official zoological classification for the dog
used to be ldquoCanis Familiarisrdquo and the name for wolf is ldquoCanis Lupesrdquo Upon closer DNA examination the
scientific community (The American Society of
Mammalogists and the Smithsonian Institute) finally admitted that dogs and wolves were actually the same
species and officially re-classified the dog as ldquoCanis Lupes Familiarisrdquo That extra Latin word doesnrsquot sound like a big
deal but it speaks volumes about every dog breed from a
Toy Poodle to an Alaskan Malamute Dogs have been domesticated and wolves havenrsquot but we should
remember that our pets still have the instincts of a wolf regardless of the breed Even the instinct that drives our
beloved Labs and Goldens to chase down a ball or a bird
is pure prey drive that has been inherited from their days as wolves hunting in packs Some dog people are fond of
the phrase ldquoKnow what you have at the end of your leashrdquo which is a way to remind ourselves that our pets
arenrsquot human also what theyrsquore capable of
The breeds most associated with Breed Specific Legislation are the Rottweiler and the ldquoPit Bullrdquo but there
are dozens of others some might even surprise you It varies from county to county or city to city it all depends
on whorsquos breed ban it is
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 10
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The Rottweiler is an old and noble breed people think they have German origins but their history actually goes
back to the Roman Legions Theyrsquove been serving us for thousands of years guarding their territory (our homes)
and packs (our families) Theyrsquore not a perfect breed for
every family or every home but they do their job well and a good Rottweiler will give its life for its family Theyrsquove
been selectively bred for thousands of years to be wary of strangers if you have a Rottweiler you should understand
that Thousands of years of selective breeding isnrsquot going
to be overcome with hugs and kisses they want to protect itrsquos in their DNA Rottweilers deserve good
suitable homes they deserve to be understood and they do not deserve to be banned into extinction
The ldquoPit Bullrdquo isnrsquot really a breed of dog itrsquos more of a group There can be as many as 16 breeds of dogs that
some consider ldquoPit Bullsrdquo itrsquos more like six or eight but legislators drafting these (illogical) laws are usually clueless
and donrsquot bother learning much before voting lsquoyayrsquo or
lsquonayrsquo When we see statistics on Pit Bull attacks we need to bear in mind that theyrsquore counting many breeds as one
ldquoPit Bullsrdquo are usually classified as ldquoPit Bull Type Dogsrdquo to cover as much as possible and create a huge gray area
that can be manipulated Part of the problem classifying
Pit Bulls is identifying them If a dog is part Bull Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff Bulldog Boston Terrier or any other
breed that resembles a Pit Bull type dog it could easily be considered a ldquoPit Bullrdquo by your local Government Irsquove
even seen ldquoPit Bullsrdquo that could be mistaken for smaller smooth haired terriers or larger leggy sight hounds Since
they arenrsquot a speific breed there is no breed standard that
covers ldquoPit Bullsrdquo They can be smaller than a Cocker Spaniel or as large as a Bullmastiff They can be lean
athletic and agile like a Terrier or bulky and heavily muscled like a Bulldog they can resemble hounds or Jack
Russell Terriers they can be bat eared or the ears can be
half prick full drop cut or anything else a ldquoPit Bullrdquo can be any color
Unfortunately many of the dogs that are thought of as vicious are the real victims These dogs have become
street corner status symbols for people that are generally
not responsible enough to own a plant let alone any pet especially a large potentially dangerous dog ldquoPit Bullsrdquo
and Rottweilers have been misused fought beaten starved and abandoned in completely disproportionate
numbers to other breeds donrsquot take my word for it visit
any big cityrsquos animal shelter Yoursquoll find scores of strays that have been picked up from the streets awaiting their
death sentence There is
nothing worse
for a dog than abandonment
they will look for a pack they
will turn feral
in time they will become
predators on our streets
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 11
Continued from Page 7
Irresponsible breeding and irresponsible dog ownership are problems but itrsquos important for all of us to understand
that dogs generally donrsquot attack for for no reason If a person understands dogs theyrsquoll understand the different
types of aggression
In my opinion Karen Delise compiled the definitive study
of dog attacks in her book ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo She did painstaking research and took a close look at every fatal
dog attack in the US over the course of about forty years
She broke it down from every conceivable angle We read in terrible newspaper accounts that the family pet fatally
mauled a child and they ldquonever saw it comingrdquo Delise points out that is almost never the case most of these
people didnrsquot even really know their own dog She breaks
dogs into categories ldquoPetsrdquo and ldquoResident Dogsrdquo A Resident dog lives outside the home loose in the yard
tethered or kenneled Theyrsquore responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks 25 of fatal dog
attacks in the US in the past forty years were by dogs that
were chained up for most of their lives 17 were by dogs
that were allowed to run loose and 3 were from dogs that lived in kennels Dogs that are a part of the family
living in the home rarely attack their pack for ldquono reasonrdquo We need to watch our dogs if they have issues with
dominance or food (or toy) possession they need to be
broken of that we should understand their territoriality issues etc If we know a bit about dog behavior before
we bring dogs into our homes we can eliminate a lot of the problems
Karen Delise wrote two books on the subject one is ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo the other is ldquoThe Pit Bull Placebordquo If
yoursquore interested in the subject I recommend her books theyrsquore informative and well written More good reading
on dog behavior and the humandog relationship that is
interesting and helpful is ldquoThe Culture Clashrdquo by Jean Donaldson
- John Cocchiola (Gold Coast Staffords)
Breed Specific LegislationContinued from Page 10
L2-HGA amp HC DATABASE PROJECT
THE STAFFORD KNOT ONLY ACCEPTS ADS FROM OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN HEALTH TESTED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE L2-HGA amp HC TESTING WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO TO HAVE THESE SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TESTS PERFORMED
DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SCANNED AND SENT IN TO THE EDITORS FOR APPROVAL FURTHER HEALTH TESTING (CARDIAC CERF PHPV HIPS ELBOWS PATELLA ETC) IS ALSO ENCOURAGED IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUYERS THAT THEY SEE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THEIR NEW STAFFORD
IF ALL BREEDERS AND OWNERS WERE TO TEST STAFFORDS WOULD ALL BE BETTER OFF SIMPLY BY THE FACT THAT WE WOULD HAVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING WHERE THIS BREED IS GOING AS FAR AS HEALTH MATTERS ARE CONCERNED
TO FURTHER THIS POINT IF ONLY CLEAR TESTED (L2-HGA amp HC) STAFFORDS ARE BRED FROM - THESE TWO GENETIC DISEASES COULD BE ERADICATED IN THREE GENERATIONS OF BREEDING THATrsquoS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
SOME ARGUE THAT THIS WOULD NARROW THE GENE POOL TOO MUCH AND IS NOT A NEEDED STEP TO IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF THIS BREED TO THOSE I SAY POSSIBLY HOWEVER - IS THAT CARRIER STUD DOG SO STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR TO HIS CLEAR TESTED BROTHER THAT YOU WOULDNrsquoT CONSIDER USING THE BROTHER INSTEAD JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
TSK IS COMPILING REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS OF ALL TESTED (CLEAR CARRIER AND AFFECTED) STAFFORDS FOR A FUTURE DATABASE PROJECT SO THAT DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON HAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE US OUR REGISTRIES DO NOT DOCUMENT THESE TEST RESULTS AS THE KC DOES IN THE UK THEREFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN lsquoCLEAR BY PARENTAGErsquo STAFFORDS HAVE NO PROOF IN HAND SEVERAL GENERATIONS DOWN THE LINE IN TIME WE AT TSK HOPE THE DATABASE WILL HELP THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR DOG OR LITTER
IF YOU HAVE A TESTED STAFFORD - PLEASE SEND ONE EMAIL TO HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM CONTAINING THE FULL REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIRE AND DAM REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED COPIES OF ALL HEALTH TESTING DONE ON YOUR DOG PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE EMAIL PER DOG IN TIME WE HOPE TO BUILD A NAME ONLY DATABASE WITH THIS INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
We are also working on a database of semen stored from health tested stud dogs If you have semen stored from a tested dog and wish to have him included please email HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM with health scans pedigree information and contact information Also please indicate whether or not the semen is available for use
Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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PREFERRED BREED TYPE
WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
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The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
Continued on next page
MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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What is it Breed Specific Legislation or BSL are sets of laws that some municipalities have or try for that restricts
or bans certain breeds of dogs that are considered dangerous (by some) There is always a reactionary
outcry to ban breeds after a tragedy involving a dog
regardless of the breed Itrsquos easier and more convenient to blame abused starved abandoned or neglected animals
than it is to blame irresponsible or sadistic owners There are at least 36 different breeds of dogs affected directly
In some cities any dog over one hundred pounds is illegal
A Dog is a Wolf is a Dog
We like to think of our dogs as loving devoted members
of our families and they are but itrsquos also important to
remember that they have those teeth for a reason theyrsquore predators The official zoological classification for the dog
used to be ldquoCanis Familiarisrdquo and the name for wolf is ldquoCanis Lupesrdquo Upon closer DNA examination the
scientific community (The American Society of
Mammalogists and the Smithsonian Institute) finally admitted that dogs and wolves were actually the same
species and officially re-classified the dog as ldquoCanis Lupes Familiarisrdquo That extra Latin word doesnrsquot sound like a big
deal but it speaks volumes about every dog breed from a
Toy Poodle to an Alaskan Malamute Dogs have been domesticated and wolves havenrsquot but we should
remember that our pets still have the instincts of a wolf regardless of the breed Even the instinct that drives our
beloved Labs and Goldens to chase down a ball or a bird
is pure prey drive that has been inherited from their days as wolves hunting in packs Some dog people are fond of
the phrase ldquoKnow what you have at the end of your leashrdquo which is a way to remind ourselves that our pets
arenrsquot human also what theyrsquore capable of
The breeds most associated with Breed Specific Legislation are the Rottweiler and the ldquoPit Bullrdquo but there
are dozens of others some might even surprise you It varies from county to county or city to city it all depends
on whorsquos breed ban it is
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 10
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The Rottweiler is an old and noble breed people think they have German origins but their history actually goes
back to the Roman Legions Theyrsquove been serving us for thousands of years guarding their territory (our homes)
and packs (our families) Theyrsquore not a perfect breed for
every family or every home but they do their job well and a good Rottweiler will give its life for its family Theyrsquove
been selectively bred for thousands of years to be wary of strangers if you have a Rottweiler you should understand
that Thousands of years of selective breeding isnrsquot going
to be overcome with hugs and kisses they want to protect itrsquos in their DNA Rottweilers deserve good
suitable homes they deserve to be understood and they do not deserve to be banned into extinction
The ldquoPit Bullrdquo isnrsquot really a breed of dog itrsquos more of a group There can be as many as 16 breeds of dogs that
some consider ldquoPit Bullsrdquo itrsquos more like six or eight but legislators drafting these (illogical) laws are usually clueless
and donrsquot bother learning much before voting lsquoyayrsquo or
lsquonayrsquo When we see statistics on Pit Bull attacks we need to bear in mind that theyrsquore counting many breeds as one
ldquoPit Bullsrdquo are usually classified as ldquoPit Bull Type Dogsrdquo to cover as much as possible and create a huge gray area
that can be manipulated Part of the problem classifying
Pit Bulls is identifying them If a dog is part Bull Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff Bulldog Boston Terrier or any other
breed that resembles a Pit Bull type dog it could easily be considered a ldquoPit Bullrdquo by your local Government Irsquove
even seen ldquoPit Bullsrdquo that could be mistaken for smaller smooth haired terriers or larger leggy sight hounds Since
they arenrsquot a speific breed there is no breed standard that
covers ldquoPit Bullsrdquo They can be smaller than a Cocker Spaniel or as large as a Bullmastiff They can be lean
athletic and agile like a Terrier or bulky and heavily muscled like a Bulldog they can resemble hounds or Jack
Russell Terriers they can be bat eared or the ears can be
half prick full drop cut or anything else a ldquoPit Bullrdquo can be any color
Unfortunately many of the dogs that are thought of as vicious are the real victims These dogs have become
street corner status symbols for people that are generally
not responsible enough to own a plant let alone any pet especially a large potentially dangerous dog ldquoPit Bullsrdquo
and Rottweilers have been misused fought beaten starved and abandoned in completely disproportionate
numbers to other breeds donrsquot take my word for it visit
any big cityrsquos animal shelter Yoursquoll find scores of strays that have been picked up from the streets awaiting their
death sentence There is
nothing worse
for a dog than abandonment
they will look for a pack they
will turn feral
in time they will become
predators on our streets
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 11
Continued from Page 7
Irresponsible breeding and irresponsible dog ownership are problems but itrsquos important for all of us to understand
that dogs generally donrsquot attack for for no reason If a person understands dogs theyrsquoll understand the different
types of aggression
In my opinion Karen Delise compiled the definitive study
of dog attacks in her book ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo She did painstaking research and took a close look at every fatal
dog attack in the US over the course of about forty years
She broke it down from every conceivable angle We read in terrible newspaper accounts that the family pet fatally
mauled a child and they ldquonever saw it comingrdquo Delise points out that is almost never the case most of these
people didnrsquot even really know their own dog She breaks
dogs into categories ldquoPetsrdquo and ldquoResident Dogsrdquo A Resident dog lives outside the home loose in the yard
tethered or kenneled Theyrsquore responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks 25 of fatal dog
attacks in the US in the past forty years were by dogs that
were chained up for most of their lives 17 were by dogs
that were allowed to run loose and 3 were from dogs that lived in kennels Dogs that are a part of the family
living in the home rarely attack their pack for ldquono reasonrdquo We need to watch our dogs if they have issues with
dominance or food (or toy) possession they need to be
broken of that we should understand their territoriality issues etc If we know a bit about dog behavior before
we bring dogs into our homes we can eliminate a lot of the problems
Karen Delise wrote two books on the subject one is ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo the other is ldquoThe Pit Bull Placebordquo If
yoursquore interested in the subject I recommend her books theyrsquore informative and well written More good reading
on dog behavior and the humandog relationship that is
interesting and helpful is ldquoThe Culture Clashrdquo by Jean Donaldson
- John Cocchiola (Gold Coast Staffords)
Breed Specific LegislationContinued from Page 10
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THE STAFFORD KNOT ONLY ACCEPTS ADS FROM OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN HEALTH TESTED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE L2-HGA amp HC TESTING WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO TO HAVE THESE SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TESTS PERFORMED
DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SCANNED AND SENT IN TO THE EDITORS FOR APPROVAL FURTHER HEALTH TESTING (CARDIAC CERF PHPV HIPS ELBOWS PATELLA ETC) IS ALSO ENCOURAGED IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUYERS THAT THEY SEE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THEIR NEW STAFFORD
IF ALL BREEDERS AND OWNERS WERE TO TEST STAFFORDS WOULD ALL BE BETTER OFF SIMPLY BY THE FACT THAT WE WOULD HAVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING WHERE THIS BREED IS GOING AS FAR AS HEALTH MATTERS ARE CONCERNED
TO FURTHER THIS POINT IF ONLY CLEAR TESTED (L2-HGA amp HC) STAFFORDS ARE BRED FROM - THESE TWO GENETIC DISEASES COULD BE ERADICATED IN THREE GENERATIONS OF BREEDING THATrsquoS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
SOME ARGUE THAT THIS WOULD NARROW THE GENE POOL TOO MUCH AND IS NOT A NEEDED STEP TO IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF THIS BREED TO THOSE I SAY POSSIBLY HOWEVER - IS THAT CARRIER STUD DOG SO STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR TO HIS CLEAR TESTED BROTHER THAT YOU WOULDNrsquoT CONSIDER USING THE BROTHER INSTEAD JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
TSK IS COMPILING REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS OF ALL TESTED (CLEAR CARRIER AND AFFECTED) STAFFORDS FOR A FUTURE DATABASE PROJECT SO THAT DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON HAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE US OUR REGISTRIES DO NOT DOCUMENT THESE TEST RESULTS AS THE KC DOES IN THE UK THEREFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN lsquoCLEAR BY PARENTAGErsquo STAFFORDS HAVE NO PROOF IN HAND SEVERAL GENERATIONS DOWN THE LINE IN TIME WE AT TSK HOPE THE DATABASE WILL HELP THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR DOG OR LITTER
IF YOU HAVE A TESTED STAFFORD - PLEASE SEND ONE EMAIL TO HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM CONTAINING THE FULL REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIRE AND DAM REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED COPIES OF ALL HEALTH TESTING DONE ON YOUR DOG PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE EMAIL PER DOG IN TIME WE HOPE TO BUILD A NAME ONLY DATABASE WITH THIS INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
We are also working on a database of semen stored from health tested stud dogs If you have semen stored from a tested dog and wish to have him included please email HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM with health scans pedigree information and contact information Also please indicate whether or not the semen is available for use
Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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PREFERRED BREED TYPE
WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
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The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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What is it Breed Specific Legislation or BSL are sets of laws that some municipalities have or try for that restricts
or bans certain breeds of dogs that are considered dangerous (by some) There is always a reactionary
outcry to ban breeds after a tragedy involving a dog
regardless of the breed Itrsquos easier and more convenient to blame abused starved abandoned or neglected animals
than it is to blame irresponsible or sadistic owners There are at least 36 different breeds of dogs affected directly
In some cities any dog over one hundred pounds is illegal
A Dog is a Wolf is a Dog
We like to think of our dogs as loving devoted members
of our families and they are but itrsquos also important to
remember that they have those teeth for a reason theyrsquore predators The official zoological classification for the dog
used to be ldquoCanis Familiarisrdquo and the name for wolf is ldquoCanis Lupesrdquo Upon closer DNA examination the
scientific community (The American Society of
Mammalogists and the Smithsonian Institute) finally admitted that dogs and wolves were actually the same
species and officially re-classified the dog as ldquoCanis Lupes Familiarisrdquo That extra Latin word doesnrsquot sound like a big
deal but it speaks volumes about every dog breed from a
Toy Poodle to an Alaskan Malamute Dogs have been domesticated and wolves havenrsquot but we should
remember that our pets still have the instincts of a wolf regardless of the breed Even the instinct that drives our
beloved Labs and Goldens to chase down a ball or a bird
is pure prey drive that has been inherited from their days as wolves hunting in packs Some dog people are fond of
the phrase ldquoKnow what you have at the end of your leashrdquo which is a way to remind ourselves that our pets
arenrsquot human also what theyrsquore capable of
The breeds most associated with Breed Specific Legislation are the Rottweiler and the ldquoPit Bullrdquo but there
are dozens of others some might even surprise you It varies from county to county or city to city it all depends
on whorsquos breed ban it is
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 10
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The Rottweiler is an old and noble breed people think they have German origins but their history actually goes
back to the Roman Legions Theyrsquove been serving us for thousands of years guarding their territory (our homes)
and packs (our families) Theyrsquore not a perfect breed for
every family or every home but they do their job well and a good Rottweiler will give its life for its family Theyrsquove
been selectively bred for thousands of years to be wary of strangers if you have a Rottweiler you should understand
that Thousands of years of selective breeding isnrsquot going
to be overcome with hugs and kisses they want to protect itrsquos in their DNA Rottweilers deserve good
suitable homes they deserve to be understood and they do not deserve to be banned into extinction
The ldquoPit Bullrdquo isnrsquot really a breed of dog itrsquos more of a group There can be as many as 16 breeds of dogs that
some consider ldquoPit Bullsrdquo itrsquos more like six or eight but legislators drafting these (illogical) laws are usually clueless
and donrsquot bother learning much before voting lsquoyayrsquo or
lsquonayrsquo When we see statistics on Pit Bull attacks we need to bear in mind that theyrsquore counting many breeds as one
ldquoPit Bullsrdquo are usually classified as ldquoPit Bull Type Dogsrdquo to cover as much as possible and create a huge gray area
that can be manipulated Part of the problem classifying
Pit Bulls is identifying them If a dog is part Bull Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff Bulldog Boston Terrier or any other
breed that resembles a Pit Bull type dog it could easily be considered a ldquoPit Bullrdquo by your local Government Irsquove
even seen ldquoPit Bullsrdquo that could be mistaken for smaller smooth haired terriers or larger leggy sight hounds Since
they arenrsquot a speific breed there is no breed standard that
covers ldquoPit Bullsrdquo They can be smaller than a Cocker Spaniel or as large as a Bullmastiff They can be lean
athletic and agile like a Terrier or bulky and heavily muscled like a Bulldog they can resemble hounds or Jack
Russell Terriers they can be bat eared or the ears can be
half prick full drop cut or anything else a ldquoPit Bullrdquo can be any color
Unfortunately many of the dogs that are thought of as vicious are the real victims These dogs have become
street corner status symbols for people that are generally
not responsible enough to own a plant let alone any pet especially a large potentially dangerous dog ldquoPit Bullsrdquo
and Rottweilers have been misused fought beaten starved and abandoned in completely disproportionate
numbers to other breeds donrsquot take my word for it visit
any big cityrsquos animal shelter Yoursquoll find scores of strays that have been picked up from the streets awaiting their
death sentence There is
nothing worse
for a dog than abandonment
they will look for a pack they
will turn feral
in time they will become
predators on our streets
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 11
Continued from Page 7
Irresponsible breeding and irresponsible dog ownership are problems but itrsquos important for all of us to understand
that dogs generally donrsquot attack for for no reason If a person understands dogs theyrsquoll understand the different
types of aggression
In my opinion Karen Delise compiled the definitive study
of dog attacks in her book ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo She did painstaking research and took a close look at every fatal
dog attack in the US over the course of about forty years
She broke it down from every conceivable angle We read in terrible newspaper accounts that the family pet fatally
mauled a child and they ldquonever saw it comingrdquo Delise points out that is almost never the case most of these
people didnrsquot even really know their own dog She breaks
dogs into categories ldquoPetsrdquo and ldquoResident Dogsrdquo A Resident dog lives outside the home loose in the yard
tethered or kenneled Theyrsquore responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks 25 of fatal dog
attacks in the US in the past forty years were by dogs that
were chained up for most of their lives 17 were by dogs
that were allowed to run loose and 3 were from dogs that lived in kennels Dogs that are a part of the family
living in the home rarely attack their pack for ldquono reasonrdquo We need to watch our dogs if they have issues with
dominance or food (or toy) possession they need to be
broken of that we should understand their territoriality issues etc If we know a bit about dog behavior before
we bring dogs into our homes we can eliminate a lot of the problems
Karen Delise wrote two books on the subject one is ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo the other is ldquoThe Pit Bull Placebordquo If
yoursquore interested in the subject I recommend her books theyrsquore informative and well written More good reading
on dog behavior and the humandog relationship that is
interesting and helpful is ldquoThe Culture Clashrdquo by Jean Donaldson
- John Cocchiola (Gold Coast Staffords)
Breed Specific LegislationContinued from Page 10
L2-HGA amp HC DATABASE PROJECT
THE STAFFORD KNOT ONLY ACCEPTS ADS FROM OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN HEALTH TESTED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE L2-HGA amp HC TESTING WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO TO HAVE THESE SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TESTS PERFORMED
DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SCANNED AND SENT IN TO THE EDITORS FOR APPROVAL FURTHER HEALTH TESTING (CARDIAC CERF PHPV HIPS ELBOWS PATELLA ETC) IS ALSO ENCOURAGED IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUYERS THAT THEY SEE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THEIR NEW STAFFORD
IF ALL BREEDERS AND OWNERS WERE TO TEST STAFFORDS WOULD ALL BE BETTER OFF SIMPLY BY THE FACT THAT WE WOULD HAVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING WHERE THIS BREED IS GOING AS FAR AS HEALTH MATTERS ARE CONCERNED
TO FURTHER THIS POINT IF ONLY CLEAR TESTED (L2-HGA amp HC) STAFFORDS ARE BRED FROM - THESE TWO GENETIC DISEASES COULD BE ERADICATED IN THREE GENERATIONS OF BREEDING THATrsquoS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
SOME ARGUE THAT THIS WOULD NARROW THE GENE POOL TOO MUCH AND IS NOT A NEEDED STEP TO IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF THIS BREED TO THOSE I SAY POSSIBLY HOWEVER - IS THAT CARRIER STUD DOG SO STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR TO HIS CLEAR TESTED BROTHER THAT YOU WOULDNrsquoT CONSIDER USING THE BROTHER INSTEAD JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
TSK IS COMPILING REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS OF ALL TESTED (CLEAR CARRIER AND AFFECTED) STAFFORDS FOR A FUTURE DATABASE PROJECT SO THAT DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON HAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE US OUR REGISTRIES DO NOT DOCUMENT THESE TEST RESULTS AS THE KC DOES IN THE UK THEREFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN lsquoCLEAR BY PARENTAGErsquo STAFFORDS HAVE NO PROOF IN HAND SEVERAL GENERATIONS DOWN THE LINE IN TIME WE AT TSK HOPE THE DATABASE WILL HELP THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR DOG OR LITTER
IF YOU HAVE A TESTED STAFFORD - PLEASE SEND ONE EMAIL TO HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM CONTAINING THE FULL REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIRE AND DAM REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED COPIES OF ALL HEALTH TESTING DONE ON YOUR DOG PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE EMAIL PER DOG IN TIME WE HOPE TO BUILD A NAME ONLY DATABASE WITH THIS INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
We are also working on a database of semen stored from health tested stud dogs If you have semen stored from a tested dog and wish to have him included please email HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM with health scans pedigree information and contact information Also please indicate whether or not the semen is available for use
Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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PREFERRED BREED TYPE
WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
Continued on Page 19
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Stafford Fun Day - Sports amp Activities plus Fun Match
Games and activities for dogs amp people
October 15 2011Grayson Georgia USA
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(Rain date Oct 16)
Food and drinks included in admission
(Some activities addl fee)
5050 raffleAuction table
(accepting donations now for trophies amp auction items)
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
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Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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The Rottweiler is an old and noble breed people think they have German origins but their history actually goes
back to the Roman Legions Theyrsquove been serving us for thousands of years guarding their territory (our homes)
and packs (our families) Theyrsquore not a perfect breed for
every family or every home but they do their job well and a good Rottweiler will give its life for its family Theyrsquove
been selectively bred for thousands of years to be wary of strangers if you have a Rottweiler you should understand
that Thousands of years of selective breeding isnrsquot going
to be overcome with hugs and kisses they want to protect itrsquos in their DNA Rottweilers deserve good
suitable homes they deserve to be understood and they do not deserve to be banned into extinction
The ldquoPit Bullrdquo isnrsquot really a breed of dog itrsquos more of a group There can be as many as 16 breeds of dogs that
some consider ldquoPit Bullsrdquo itrsquos more like six or eight but legislators drafting these (illogical) laws are usually clueless
and donrsquot bother learning much before voting lsquoyayrsquo or
lsquonayrsquo When we see statistics on Pit Bull attacks we need to bear in mind that theyrsquore counting many breeds as one
ldquoPit Bullsrdquo are usually classified as ldquoPit Bull Type Dogsrdquo to cover as much as possible and create a huge gray area
that can be manipulated Part of the problem classifying
Pit Bulls is identifying them If a dog is part Bull Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff Bulldog Boston Terrier or any other
breed that resembles a Pit Bull type dog it could easily be considered a ldquoPit Bullrdquo by your local Government Irsquove
even seen ldquoPit Bullsrdquo that could be mistaken for smaller smooth haired terriers or larger leggy sight hounds Since
they arenrsquot a speific breed there is no breed standard that
covers ldquoPit Bullsrdquo They can be smaller than a Cocker Spaniel or as large as a Bullmastiff They can be lean
athletic and agile like a Terrier or bulky and heavily muscled like a Bulldog they can resemble hounds or Jack
Russell Terriers they can be bat eared or the ears can be
half prick full drop cut or anything else a ldquoPit Bullrdquo can be any color
Unfortunately many of the dogs that are thought of as vicious are the real victims These dogs have become
street corner status symbols for people that are generally
not responsible enough to own a plant let alone any pet especially a large potentially dangerous dog ldquoPit Bullsrdquo
and Rottweilers have been misused fought beaten starved and abandoned in completely disproportionate
numbers to other breeds donrsquot take my word for it visit
any big cityrsquos animal shelter Yoursquoll find scores of strays that have been picked up from the streets awaiting their
death sentence There is
nothing worse
for a dog than abandonment
they will look for a pack they
will turn feral
in time they will become
predators on our streets
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 11
Continued from Page 7
Irresponsible breeding and irresponsible dog ownership are problems but itrsquos important for all of us to understand
that dogs generally donrsquot attack for for no reason If a person understands dogs theyrsquoll understand the different
types of aggression
In my opinion Karen Delise compiled the definitive study
of dog attacks in her book ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo She did painstaking research and took a close look at every fatal
dog attack in the US over the course of about forty years
She broke it down from every conceivable angle We read in terrible newspaper accounts that the family pet fatally
mauled a child and they ldquonever saw it comingrdquo Delise points out that is almost never the case most of these
people didnrsquot even really know their own dog She breaks
dogs into categories ldquoPetsrdquo and ldquoResident Dogsrdquo A Resident dog lives outside the home loose in the yard
tethered or kenneled Theyrsquore responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks 25 of fatal dog
attacks in the US in the past forty years were by dogs that
were chained up for most of their lives 17 were by dogs
that were allowed to run loose and 3 were from dogs that lived in kennels Dogs that are a part of the family
living in the home rarely attack their pack for ldquono reasonrdquo We need to watch our dogs if they have issues with
dominance or food (or toy) possession they need to be
broken of that we should understand their territoriality issues etc If we know a bit about dog behavior before
we bring dogs into our homes we can eliminate a lot of the problems
Karen Delise wrote two books on the subject one is ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo the other is ldquoThe Pit Bull Placebordquo If
yoursquore interested in the subject I recommend her books theyrsquore informative and well written More good reading
on dog behavior and the humandog relationship that is
interesting and helpful is ldquoThe Culture Clashrdquo by Jean Donaldson
- John Cocchiola (Gold Coast Staffords)
Breed Specific LegislationContinued from Page 10
L2-HGA amp HC DATABASE PROJECT
THE STAFFORD KNOT ONLY ACCEPTS ADS FROM OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN HEALTH TESTED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE L2-HGA amp HC TESTING WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO TO HAVE THESE SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TESTS PERFORMED
DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SCANNED AND SENT IN TO THE EDITORS FOR APPROVAL FURTHER HEALTH TESTING (CARDIAC CERF PHPV HIPS ELBOWS PATELLA ETC) IS ALSO ENCOURAGED IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUYERS THAT THEY SEE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THEIR NEW STAFFORD
IF ALL BREEDERS AND OWNERS WERE TO TEST STAFFORDS WOULD ALL BE BETTER OFF SIMPLY BY THE FACT THAT WE WOULD HAVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING WHERE THIS BREED IS GOING AS FAR AS HEALTH MATTERS ARE CONCERNED
TO FURTHER THIS POINT IF ONLY CLEAR TESTED (L2-HGA amp HC) STAFFORDS ARE BRED FROM - THESE TWO GENETIC DISEASES COULD BE ERADICATED IN THREE GENERATIONS OF BREEDING THATrsquoS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
SOME ARGUE THAT THIS WOULD NARROW THE GENE POOL TOO MUCH AND IS NOT A NEEDED STEP TO IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF THIS BREED TO THOSE I SAY POSSIBLY HOWEVER - IS THAT CARRIER STUD DOG SO STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR TO HIS CLEAR TESTED BROTHER THAT YOU WOULDNrsquoT CONSIDER USING THE BROTHER INSTEAD JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
TSK IS COMPILING REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS OF ALL TESTED (CLEAR CARRIER AND AFFECTED) STAFFORDS FOR A FUTURE DATABASE PROJECT SO THAT DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON HAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE US OUR REGISTRIES DO NOT DOCUMENT THESE TEST RESULTS AS THE KC DOES IN THE UK THEREFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN lsquoCLEAR BY PARENTAGErsquo STAFFORDS HAVE NO PROOF IN HAND SEVERAL GENERATIONS DOWN THE LINE IN TIME WE AT TSK HOPE THE DATABASE WILL HELP THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR DOG OR LITTER
IF YOU HAVE A TESTED STAFFORD - PLEASE SEND ONE EMAIL TO HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM CONTAINING THE FULL REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIRE AND DAM REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED COPIES OF ALL HEALTH TESTING DONE ON YOUR DOG PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE EMAIL PER DOG IN TIME WE HOPE TO BUILD A NAME ONLY DATABASE WITH THIS INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
We are also working on a database of semen stored from health tested stud dogs If you have semen stored from a tested dog and wish to have him included please email HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM with health scans pedigree information and contact information Also please indicate whether or not the semen is available for use
Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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PREFERRED BREED TYPE
WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
Continued on Page 19
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October 15 2011Grayson Georgia USA
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
Continued from Page 16
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
=======================================
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
Continued on next page
=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
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The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
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AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
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ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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The Rottweiler is an old and noble breed people think they have German origins but their history actually goes
back to the Roman Legions Theyrsquove been serving us for thousands of years guarding their territory (our homes)
and packs (our families) Theyrsquore not a perfect breed for
every family or every home but they do their job well and a good Rottweiler will give its life for its family Theyrsquove
been selectively bred for thousands of years to be wary of strangers if you have a Rottweiler you should understand
that Thousands of years of selective breeding isnrsquot going
to be overcome with hugs and kisses they want to protect itrsquos in their DNA Rottweilers deserve good
suitable homes they deserve to be understood and they do not deserve to be banned into extinction
The ldquoPit Bullrdquo isnrsquot really a breed of dog itrsquos more of a group There can be as many as 16 breeds of dogs that
some consider ldquoPit Bullsrdquo itrsquos more like six or eight but legislators drafting these (illogical) laws are usually clueless
and donrsquot bother learning much before voting lsquoyayrsquo or
lsquonayrsquo When we see statistics on Pit Bull attacks we need to bear in mind that theyrsquore counting many breeds as one
ldquoPit Bullsrdquo are usually classified as ldquoPit Bull Type Dogsrdquo to cover as much as possible and create a huge gray area
that can be manipulated Part of the problem classifying
Pit Bulls is identifying them If a dog is part Bull Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff Bulldog Boston Terrier or any other
breed that resembles a Pit Bull type dog it could easily be considered a ldquoPit Bullrdquo by your local Government Irsquove
even seen ldquoPit Bullsrdquo that could be mistaken for smaller smooth haired terriers or larger leggy sight hounds Since
they arenrsquot a speific breed there is no breed standard that
covers ldquoPit Bullsrdquo They can be smaller than a Cocker Spaniel or as large as a Bullmastiff They can be lean
athletic and agile like a Terrier or bulky and heavily muscled like a Bulldog they can resemble hounds or Jack
Russell Terriers they can be bat eared or the ears can be
half prick full drop cut or anything else a ldquoPit Bullrdquo can be any color
Unfortunately many of the dogs that are thought of as vicious are the real victims These dogs have become
street corner status symbols for people that are generally
not responsible enough to own a plant let alone any pet especially a large potentially dangerous dog ldquoPit Bullsrdquo
and Rottweilers have been misused fought beaten starved and abandoned in completely disproportionate
numbers to other breeds donrsquot take my word for it visit
any big cityrsquos animal shelter Yoursquoll find scores of strays that have been picked up from the streets awaiting their
death sentence There is
nothing worse
for a dog than abandonment
they will look for a pack they
will turn feral
in time they will become
predators on our streets
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 11
Continued from Page 7
Irresponsible breeding and irresponsible dog ownership are problems but itrsquos important for all of us to understand
that dogs generally donrsquot attack for for no reason If a person understands dogs theyrsquoll understand the different
types of aggression
In my opinion Karen Delise compiled the definitive study
of dog attacks in her book ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo She did painstaking research and took a close look at every fatal
dog attack in the US over the course of about forty years
She broke it down from every conceivable angle We read in terrible newspaper accounts that the family pet fatally
mauled a child and they ldquonever saw it comingrdquo Delise points out that is almost never the case most of these
people didnrsquot even really know their own dog She breaks
dogs into categories ldquoPetsrdquo and ldquoResident Dogsrdquo A Resident dog lives outside the home loose in the yard
tethered or kenneled Theyrsquore responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks 25 of fatal dog
attacks in the US in the past forty years were by dogs that
were chained up for most of their lives 17 were by dogs
that were allowed to run loose and 3 were from dogs that lived in kennels Dogs that are a part of the family
living in the home rarely attack their pack for ldquono reasonrdquo We need to watch our dogs if they have issues with
dominance or food (or toy) possession they need to be
broken of that we should understand their territoriality issues etc If we know a bit about dog behavior before
we bring dogs into our homes we can eliminate a lot of the problems
Karen Delise wrote two books on the subject one is ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo the other is ldquoThe Pit Bull Placebordquo If
yoursquore interested in the subject I recommend her books theyrsquore informative and well written More good reading
on dog behavior and the humandog relationship that is
interesting and helpful is ldquoThe Culture Clashrdquo by Jean Donaldson
- John Cocchiola (Gold Coast Staffords)
Breed Specific LegislationContinued from Page 10
L2-HGA amp HC DATABASE PROJECT
THE STAFFORD KNOT ONLY ACCEPTS ADS FROM OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN HEALTH TESTED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE L2-HGA amp HC TESTING WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO TO HAVE THESE SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TESTS PERFORMED
DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SCANNED AND SENT IN TO THE EDITORS FOR APPROVAL FURTHER HEALTH TESTING (CARDIAC CERF PHPV HIPS ELBOWS PATELLA ETC) IS ALSO ENCOURAGED IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUYERS THAT THEY SEE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THEIR NEW STAFFORD
IF ALL BREEDERS AND OWNERS WERE TO TEST STAFFORDS WOULD ALL BE BETTER OFF SIMPLY BY THE FACT THAT WE WOULD HAVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING WHERE THIS BREED IS GOING AS FAR AS HEALTH MATTERS ARE CONCERNED
TO FURTHER THIS POINT IF ONLY CLEAR TESTED (L2-HGA amp HC) STAFFORDS ARE BRED FROM - THESE TWO GENETIC DISEASES COULD BE ERADICATED IN THREE GENERATIONS OF BREEDING THATrsquoS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
SOME ARGUE THAT THIS WOULD NARROW THE GENE POOL TOO MUCH AND IS NOT A NEEDED STEP TO IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF THIS BREED TO THOSE I SAY POSSIBLY HOWEVER - IS THAT CARRIER STUD DOG SO STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR TO HIS CLEAR TESTED BROTHER THAT YOU WOULDNrsquoT CONSIDER USING THE BROTHER INSTEAD JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
TSK IS COMPILING REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS OF ALL TESTED (CLEAR CARRIER AND AFFECTED) STAFFORDS FOR A FUTURE DATABASE PROJECT SO THAT DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON HAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE US OUR REGISTRIES DO NOT DOCUMENT THESE TEST RESULTS AS THE KC DOES IN THE UK THEREFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN lsquoCLEAR BY PARENTAGErsquo STAFFORDS HAVE NO PROOF IN HAND SEVERAL GENERATIONS DOWN THE LINE IN TIME WE AT TSK HOPE THE DATABASE WILL HELP THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR DOG OR LITTER
IF YOU HAVE A TESTED STAFFORD - PLEASE SEND ONE EMAIL TO HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM CONTAINING THE FULL REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIRE AND DAM REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED COPIES OF ALL HEALTH TESTING DONE ON YOUR DOG PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE EMAIL PER DOG IN TIME WE HOPE TO BUILD A NAME ONLY DATABASE WITH THIS INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
We are also working on a database of semen stored from health tested stud dogs If you have semen stored from a tested dog and wish to have him included please email HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM with health scans pedigree information and contact information Also please indicate whether or not the semen is available for use
Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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PREFERRED BREED TYPE
WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
Continued on Page 19
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
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The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
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Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
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The Rottweiler is an old and noble breed people think they have German origins but their history actually goes
back to the Roman Legions Theyrsquove been serving us for thousands of years guarding their territory (our homes)
and packs (our families) Theyrsquore not a perfect breed for
every family or every home but they do their job well and a good Rottweiler will give its life for its family Theyrsquove
been selectively bred for thousands of years to be wary of strangers if you have a Rottweiler you should understand
that Thousands of years of selective breeding isnrsquot going
to be overcome with hugs and kisses they want to protect itrsquos in their DNA Rottweilers deserve good
suitable homes they deserve to be understood and they do not deserve to be banned into extinction
The ldquoPit Bullrdquo isnrsquot really a breed of dog itrsquos more of a group There can be as many as 16 breeds of dogs that
some consider ldquoPit Bullsrdquo itrsquos more like six or eight but legislators drafting these (illogical) laws are usually clueless
and donrsquot bother learning much before voting lsquoyayrsquo or
lsquonayrsquo When we see statistics on Pit Bull attacks we need to bear in mind that theyrsquore counting many breeds as one
ldquoPit Bullsrdquo are usually classified as ldquoPit Bull Type Dogsrdquo to cover as much as possible and create a huge gray area
that can be manipulated Part of the problem classifying
Pit Bulls is identifying them If a dog is part Bull Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff Bulldog Boston Terrier or any other
breed that resembles a Pit Bull type dog it could easily be considered a ldquoPit Bullrdquo by your local Government Irsquove
even seen ldquoPit Bullsrdquo that could be mistaken for smaller smooth haired terriers or larger leggy sight hounds Since
they arenrsquot a speific breed there is no breed standard that
covers ldquoPit Bullsrdquo They can be smaller than a Cocker Spaniel or as large as a Bullmastiff They can be lean
athletic and agile like a Terrier or bulky and heavily muscled like a Bulldog they can resemble hounds or Jack
Russell Terriers they can be bat eared or the ears can be
half prick full drop cut or anything else a ldquoPit Bullrdquo can be any color
Unfortunately many of the dogs that are thought of as vicious are the real victims These dogs have become
street corner status symbols for people that are generally
not responsible enough to own a plant let alone any pet especially a large potentially dangerous dog ldquoPit Bullsrdquo
and Rottweilers have been misused fought beaten starved and abandoned in completely disproportionate
numbers to other breeds donrsquot take my word for it visit
any big cityrsquos animal shelter Yoursquoll find scores of strays that have been picked up from the streets awaiting their
death sentence There is
nothing worse
for a dog than abandonment
they will look for a pack they
will turn feral
in time they will become
predators on our streets
Breed Specific Legislation
Continued on Page 11
Continued from Page 7
Irresponsible breeding and irresponsible dog ownership are problems but itrsquos important for all of us to understand
that dogs generally donrsquot attack for for no reason If a person understands dogs theyrsquoll understand the different
types of aggression
In my opinion Karen Delise compiled the definitive study
of dog attacks in her book ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo She did painstaking research and took a close look at every fatal
dog attack in the US over the course of about forty years
She broke it down from every conceivable angle We read in terrible newspaper accounts that the family pet fatally
mauled a child and they ldquonever saw it comingrdquo Delise points out that is almost never the case most of these
people didnrsquot even really know their own dog She breaks
dogs into categories ldquoPetsrdquo and ldquoResident Dogsrdquo A Resident dog lives outside the home loose in the yard
tethered or kenneled Theyrsquore responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks 25 of fatal dog
attacks in the US in the past forty years were by dogs that
were chained up for most of their lives 17 were by dogs
that were allowed to run loose and 3 were from dogs that lived in kennels Dogs that are a part of the family
living in the home rarely attack their pack for ldquono reasonrdquo We need to watch our dogs if they have issues with
dominance or food (or toy) possession they need to be
broken of that we should understand their territoriality issues etc If we know a bit about dog behavior before
we bring dogs into our homes we can eliminate a lot of the problems
Karen Delise wrote two books on the subject one is ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo the other is ldquoThe Pit Bull Placebordquo If
yoursquore interested in the subject I recommend her books theyrsquore informative and well written More good reading
on dog behavior and the humandog relationship that is
interesting and helpful is ldquoThe Culture Clashrdquo by Jean Donaldson
- John Cocchiola (Gold Coast Staffords)
Breed Specific LegislationContinued from Page 10
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THE STAFFORD KNOT ONLY ACCEPTS ADS FROM OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN HEALTH TESTED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE L2-HGA amp HC TESTING WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO TO HAVE THESE SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TESTS PERFORMED
DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SCANNED AND SENT IN TO THE EDITORS FOR APPROVAL FURTHER HEALTH TESTING (CARDIAC CERF PHPV HIPS ELBOWS PATELLA ETC) IS ALSO ENCOURAGED IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUYERS THAT THEY SEE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THEIR NEW STAFFORD
IF ALL BREEDERS AND OWNERS WERE TO TEST STAFFORDS WOULD ALL BE BETTER OFF SIMPLY BY THE FACT THAT WE WOULD HAVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING WHERE THIS BREED IS GOING AS FAR AS HEALTH MATTERS ARE CONCERNED
TO FURTHER THIS POINT IF ONLY CLEAR TESTED (L2-HGA amp HC) STAFFORDS ARE BRED FROM - THESE TWO GENETIC DISEASES COULD BE ERADICATED IN THREE GENERATIONS OF BREEDING THATrsquoS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
SOME ARGUE THAT THIS WOULD NARROW THE GENE POOL TOO MUCH AND IS NOT A NEEDED STEP TO IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF THIS BREED TO THOSE I SAY POSSIBLY HOWEVER - IS THAT CARRIER STUD DOG SO STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR TO HIS CLEAR TESTED BROTHER THAT YOU WOULDNrsquoT CONSIDER USING THE BROTHER INSTEAD JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
TSK IS COMPILING REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS OF ALL TESTED (CLEAR CARRIER AND AFFECTED) STAFFORDS FOR A FUTURE DATABASE PROJECT SO THAT DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON HAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE US OUR REGISTRIES DO NOT DOCUMENT THESE TEST RESULTS AS THE KC DOES IN THE UK THEREFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN lsquoCLEAR BY PARENTAGErsquo STAFFORDS HAVE NO PROOF IN HAND SEVERAL GENERATIONS DOWN THE LINE IN TIME WE AT TSK HOPE THE DATABASE WILL HELP THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR DOG OR LITTER
IF YOU HAVE A TESTED STAFFORD - PLEASE SEND ONE EMAIL TO HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM CONTAINING THE FULL REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIRE AND DAM REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED COPIES OF ALL HEALTH TESTING DONE ON YOUR DOG PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE EMAIL PER DOG IN TIME WE HOPE TO BUILD A NAME ONLY DATABASE WITH THIS INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
We are also working on a database of semen stored from health tested stud dogs If you have semen stored from a tested dog and wish to have him included please email HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM with health scans pedigree information and contact information Also please indicate whether or not the semen is available for use
Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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PREFERRED BREED TYPE
WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
Continued on Page 19
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Fund raiser for Stafford Rescues worldwide
Stafford Fun Day - Sports amp Activities plus Fun Match
Games and activities for dogs amp people
October 15 2011Grayson Georgia USA
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(Rain date Oct 16)
Food and drinks included in admission
(Some activities addl fee)
5050 raffleAuction table
(accepting donations now for trophies amp auction items)
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
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The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
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Irresponsible breeding and irresponsible dog ownership are problems but itrsquos important for all of us to understand
that dogs generally donrsquot attack for for no reason If a person understands dogs theyrsquoll understand the different
types of aggression
In my opinion Karen Delise compiled the definitive study
of dog attacks in her book ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo She did painstaking research and took a close look at every fatal
dog attack in the US over the course of about forty years
She broke it down from every conceivable angle We read in terrible newspaper accounts that the family pet fatally
mauled a child and they ldquonever saw it comingrdquo Delise points out that is almost never the case most of these
people didnrsquot even really know their own dog She breaks
dogs into categories ldquoPetsrdquo and ldquoResident Dogsrdquo A Resident dog lives outside the home loose in the yard
tethered or kenneled Theyrsquore responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks 25 of fatal dog
attacks in the US in the past forty years were by dogs that
were chained up for most of their lives 17 were by dogs
that were allowed to run loose and 3 were from dogs that lived in kennels Dogs that are a part of the family
living in the home rarely attack their pack for ldquono reasonrdquo We need to watch our dogs if they have issues with
dominance or food (or toy) possession they need to be
broken of that we should understand their territoriality issues etc If we know a bit about dog behavior before
we bring dogs into our homes we can eliminate a lot of the problems
Karen Delise wrote two books on the subject one is ldquoFatal Dog Attacksrdquo the other is ldquoThe Pit Bull Placebordquo If
yoursquore interested in the subject I recommend her books theyrsquore informative and well written More good reading
on dog behavior and the humandog relationship that is
interesting and helpful is ldquoThe Culture Clashrdquo by Jean Donaldson
- John Cocchiola (Gold Coast Staffords)
Breed Specific LegislationContinued from Page 10
L2-HGA amp HC DATABASE PROJECT
THE STAFFORD KNOT ONLY ACCEPTS ADS FROM OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN HEALTH TESTED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE L2-HGA amp HC TESTING WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO TO HAVE THESE SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TESTS PERFORMED
DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SCANNED AND SENT IN TO THE EDITORS FOR APPROVAL FURTHER HEALTH TESTING (CARDIAC CERF PHPV HIPS ELBOWS PATELLA ETC) IS ALSO ENCOURAGED IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUYERS THAT THEY SEE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THEIR NEW STAFFORD
IF ALL BREEDERS AND OWNERS WERE TO TEST STAFFORDS WOULD ALL BE BETTER OFF SIMPLY BY THE FACT THAT WE WOULD HAVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING WHERE THIS BREED IS GOING AS FAR AS HEALTH MATTERS ARE CONCERNED
TO FURTHER THIS POINT IF ONLY CLEAR TESTED (L2-HGA amp HC) STAFFORDS ARE BRED FROM - THESE TWO GENETIC DISEASES COULD BE ERADICATED IN THREE GENERATIONS OF BREEDING THATrsquoS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
SOME ARGUE THAT THIS WOULD NARROW THE GENE POOL TOO MUCH AND IS NOT A NEEDED STEP TO IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF THIS BREED TO THOSE I SAY POSSIBLY HOWEVER - IS THAT CARRIER STUD DOG SO STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR TO HIS CLEAR TESTED BROTHER THAT YOU WOULDNrsquoT CONSIDER USING THE BROTHER INSTEAD JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
TSK IS COMPILING REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS OF ALL TESTED (CLEAR CARRIER AND AFFECTED) STAFFORDS FOR A FUTURE DATABASE PROJECT SO THAT DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON HAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE US OUR REGISTRIES DO NOT DOCUMENT THESE TEST RESULTS AS THE KC DOES IN THE UK THEREFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN lsquoCLEAR BY PARENTAGErsquo STAFFORDS HAVE NO PROOF IN HAND SEVERAL GENERATIONS DOWN THE LINE IN TIME WE AT TSK HOPE THE DATABASE WILL HELP THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR DOG OR LITTER
IF YOU HAVE A TESTED STAFFORD - PLEASE SEND ONE EMAIL TO HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM CONTAINING THE FULL REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIRE AND DAM REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED COPIES OF ALL HEALTH TESTING DONE ON YOUR DOG PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE EMAIL PER DOG IN TIME WE HOPE TO BUILD A NAME ONLY DATABASE WITH THIS INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
We are also working on a database of semen stored from health tested stud dogs If you have semen stored from a tested dog and wish to have him included please email HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM with health scans pedigree information and contact information Also please indicate whether or not the semen is available for use
Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
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Health documents available by request
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The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
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Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
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ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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L2-HGA amp HC DATABASE PROJECT
THE STAFFORD KNOT ONLY ACCEPTS ADS FROM OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN HEALTH TESTED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE L2-HGA amp HC TESTING WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO TO HAVE THESE SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TESTS PERFORMED
DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SCANNED AND SENT IN TO THE EDITORS FOR APPROVAL FURTHER HEALTH TESTING (CARDIAC CERF PHPV HIPS ELBOWS PATELLA ETC) IS ALSO ENCOURAGED IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUYERS THAT THEY SEE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THEIR NEW STAFFORD
IF ALL BREEDERS AND OWNERS WERE TO TEST STAFFORDS WOULD ALL BE BETTER OFF SIMPLY BY THE FACT THAT WE WOULD HAVE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING WHERE THIS BREED IS GOING AS FAR AS HEALTH MATTERS ARE CONCERNED
TO FURTHER THIS POINT IF ONLY CLEAR TESTED (L2-HGA amp HC) STAFFORDS ARE BRED FROM - THESE TWO GENETIC DISEASES COULD BE ERADICATED IN THREE GENERATIONS OF BREEDING THATrsquoS CERTAINLY SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
SOME ARGUE THAT THIS WOULD NARROW THE GENE POOL TOO MUCH AND IS NOT A NEEDED STEP TO IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF THIS BREED TO THOSE I SAY POSSIBLY HOWEVER - IS THAT CARRIER STUD DOG SO STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR TO HIS CLEAR TESTED BROTHER THAT YOU WOULDNrsquoT CONSIDER USING THE BROTHER INSTEAD JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
TSK IS COMPILING REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS OF ALL TESTED (CLEAR CARRIER AND AFFECTED) STAFFORDS FOR A FUTURE DATABASE PROJECT SO THAT DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON HAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE US OUR REGISTRIES DO NOT DOCUMENT THESE TEST RESULTS AS THE KC DOES IN THE UK THEREFORE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO OWN lsquoCLEAR BY PARENTAGErsquo STAFFORDS HAVE NO PROOF IN HAND SEVERAL GENERATIONS DOWN THE LINE IN TIME WE AT TSK HOPE THE DATABASE WILL HELP THOSE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR DOG OR LITTER
IF YOU HAVE A TESTED STAFFORD - PLEASE SEND ONE EMAIL TO HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM CONTAINING THE FULL REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIRE AND DAM REGISTERED NAMES AND SCANNED COPIES OF ALL HEALTH TESTING DONE ON YOUR DOG PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE EMAIL PER DOG IN TIME WE HOPE TO BUILD A NAME ONLY DATABASE WITH THIS INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
We are also working on a database of semen stored from health tested stud dogs If you have semen stored from a tested dog and wish to have him included please email HEALTHTHESTAFFORDKNOTCOM with health scans pedigree information and contact information Also please indicate whether or not the semen is available for use
Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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PREFERRED BREED TYPE
WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
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The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
Continued on next page
MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
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January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
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May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
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November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
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January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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Hip Dysplasia is a terrible genetic disease because of the various degrees of arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease arthrosis osteoarthrosis) it can eventually produce leading to pain and debilitation The very first step in the development of arthritis is articular cartilage (the type of cartilage lining the joint) damage due to the inherited bad biomechanics of an abnormally developed hip joint Traumatic articular fracture through the joint
surface is another way cartilage is damaged With cartilage damage lots of degradative enzymes are released into the joint These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans This causes the cartilage to lose its thickness and elasticity which are important in absorbing mechanical loads placed across the joint during movement Eventually more debris and enzymes spill into the joint fluid and destroy molecules called glycosaminoglycan and hyaluronate which are important precursors that form the cartilage proteoglycans The joints lubrication and ability to block inflammatory cells are lost and the debris-tainted joint fluid loses its ability to properly nourish the cartilage through impairment of nutrient-waste exchange across the joint cartilage cells The damage then spreads to the synovial membrane lining the joint capsule and more degradative enzymes and inflammatory cells stream into the joint Full thickness loss of cartilage allows the synovial fluid to contact nerve endings in the
subchondral bone resulting in pain In an attempt to stabilize the joint to decrease the pain the animals body produces new bone at the edges of the joint surface joint capsule ligament and muscle attachments (bone spurs) The joint capsule also eventually thickens and the joints range of motion decreases No one can predict when or even if a dysplastic dog will start showing clinical signs of lameness due to pain There are multiple environmental factors such as caloric intake level of exercise and weather that can affect the severity of clinical signs and phenotypic expression (radiographic changes) There is no rhyme or reason to the severity of radiographic changes correlated with the clinical findings There are a number of dysplastic dogs with severe arthritis that run jump and play as if nothing is wrong and some dogs with barely any arthritic radiographic changes that are severely lame
Courtesy OFA
Hip Dysplasia
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DYSPLASTIC DOGS WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS THAT RUN JUMP AND PLAY AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG AND SOME DOGS WITH BARELY ANY ARTHRITIC
RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES THAT ARE SEVERELY LAME
Photo depicting OFA Elbows Normal and Hips Good
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WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
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Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
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daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
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daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
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were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
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The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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PREFERRED BREED TYPE
WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
daydreamsbtscoxnet
Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
httpwwwpsbtcorg staffordtimespsbtcorg
wwwthecontroversialcaninecacontroversialcaninegmailcom
Issue out now
The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to
support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
=======================================
=======================================
DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
Continued on next page
=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
=======================================
AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
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TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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WHY THE STAND-OUT BEST DOG CAN BE A LOSER
E Katie Gammill copy TheDogPlace January 2009 Reprinted in TSK with written permission
ldquoThe best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you ever finishrdquo
The Best of the Best or one that looks like the rest Letrsquos be honest Something called ldquopreferred typerdquo is flooding the rings today and in many breeds it has little to do with the Breed Standard When ldquocurrent typerdquo does not equal correctness the best dog can lose because in many rings the fatal flaw is being a stand-out
A dog show friend absent from the sport for several years attended some local shows with me Welcoming the opportunity to view dogs in general after her sabbatical she became visually distressed Her despair increased when a ldquoless than averagerdquo class dog received BOB The waning quality in her beautiful breed breaks her heart She stated it would be wasted effort to show a dog correct to the standard today as some judges feel compelled to award dogs conforming to the majority of the entries
Observing other breeds she remarks on the lack of neck restricted front movement and the lack of rear follow through we discuss ldquogay tailsrdquo and breed type variances We watch faulty movement and see coats dragging the ground Weak pasterns and sickle hocks complete the picture She wonders what causes this to happen to functional dogs in such a short time It seems the correct dogs have fallen victim to what one may refer to as the ldquoPerfection of Mediocrityrdquo
Today many breeders and owners turn to performance choosing not to participate in a ldquocrap shootrdquo where such variety in type confuses both judges and ringside I make this statement at the expense of being tarred and feathered but increasingly the best dog yoursquoll ever breed may be the hardest dog you will ever finish It will be the ldquoodd man outrdquo and look different from the majority of dogs represented in the ring Why Some judges insecure in a breed and therefore lacking courage choose to walk ldquodifferentrdquo dogs rather than stick their neck out Understandable but should those lacking confidence be passing judgment on anotherrsquos dog
My old mentor said ldquoThe pendulum of type swings to and fro but those remaining true to the standard triumph in the endrdquo Those dedicated breeders have the knowledge to restore a breed to its initial form once it hits bottom
Should a judge reward a dog to suggest it could possibly assist in correcting breed faults NO It is a breederrsquos responsibility to incorporate such animals into their programs regardless of success in the show ring Judges are to judge to the written standard to the best of their ability fairly and efficiently
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Stafford Fun Day - Sports amp Activities plus Fun Match
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Food and drinks included in admission
(Some activities addl fee)
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
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The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
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The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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wwwshowdaysinfo
Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
daydreamsbtscoxnet
Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
Continued on next page
=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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They avoid awarding ldquodrags of a breedrdquo when possible but judges have little insight into the Pandorarsquos Box of breeding
A respected dog person of long standing approached me with this statement while at a seminar ldquoA judge CAN NOT GO WRONG by putting up winners conforming to the majority of the type of dogs in the ring on a given dayrdquo My response was ldquoSurely notrdquo Well I believe it now After observing an all breed judge from ringside I watched two outstanding individuals ldquowalkrdquo because they looked different from the rest of the short neck sickle hock smaller than average dogs lacking side gait that toddled around the ring like fuzzy little caricatures of the breed
This strange ldquolook alikerdquo perspective takes over in many breed rings and not just among judges Asking a breeder what their standard said about head planes the response was ldquoWhat are parallel planesrdquo We discussed the occipital bone short and medium muzzles balanced heads etc Reading a standard and applying it can be two different things
Judges should have the ability to articulate why one dog wins over another So is that why they make terminology common among standards - to make it easier for judges If anyone can describe a bulldog and an afghan using the same language please step forward Removing the ldquopoint systemrdquo from the old standards has had a negative affect In a final decision between two comparable individuals one has an idea where to hang their hat regarding prioritizing
ldquoShould we just BREED TO WIN or should we BREED TO THE STANDARD and expect judges to judge to the Standardrdquo
It is a Judas Kiss to any breed when a judge puts up a dog simply because it looks like the majority in the ring It encourages people to breed to ldquowinnersrdquo rather than to a breed standard In judgersquos education they address soundness but type takes priority Educators assume that new applicants understand structure
and corresponding movement Type without soundness is as detrimental to a breed as soundness without type A bad front and bad rear working in sequence produces ldquobalancerdquo Do two wrongs make a right The goal is ldquoa balance between type and soundnessrdquo A breed must be able to walk to the water bowl without falling over its own feet
This brings us to the next question Are not judges ldquoprotectors of the breed standardsrdquo Judges education is NOT at fault Perhaps the problem is what some judging applicants do NOT bring to the table It is a privilege to pass judgment on a breed but one has the responsibility of understanding ldquoBasic Dog 101rdquo The AKCrsquos required anatomy test neither assures someonersquos knowledge nor is it any guarantee a judge has the ability to analyze structure and movement
Some breeder judges today send dogs with a handler giving little thought as to their quality or future effect on a breed Shouldnrsquot breeder judges be especially careful to send correct dogs for public observation Breeders have a responsibility to put out ldquothe best of the bestrdquo rather than a dog that wins simply because it ldquolooks like the restrdquo By so doing they are sending false signals to both ringside and new judges
When judges say ldquoThis must be what the breeders want as the ring is flooded with this typerdquo it is detrimental to any breed It IS NOT about ldquowhat breeders wantrdquo Breeders and judges have a responsibility to breed and judge to standard
Should handlers show dogs for clients when they KNOW the dog or bitch is not a good representative of the breed Breeders and exhibitors have a responsibility to promote only dogs that DO represent their breed standard and to sell as pets those who do not A good handler should make every effort to finish a dog but they too are responsible and should be more selective regarding client dogs
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
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To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
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A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
Continued from Page 19
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
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The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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Handlers who read the standard and who have the courage to turn down an inferior dog are to be admired
Advertisement does not always mean a dog represents ldquobreed excellencerdquo Handlers do not always present ldquogood dogsrdquo Advertising carries some influence and if a judge selects winners on advertising alone they do a disservice to the breed and it reflects on their ability as a judge
ldquoPriority judgingrdquo can be detrimental to breeds as Judges become caught up in selecting for individual virtues be it eye ear set feet or coat color That is why some specialty judges ldquoput up piecesrdquo rather than the whole package Virtues are important but a dog should ldquofill the eyerdquo A single virtue cannot take precedence over a plethora of faults Priority judging explains why many judges take so long to judge a class
Dismayed exhibitors approach me with serious concerns regarding the direction of our sport Time and effort is required to understand what makes a breed ldquobreed specificrdquo and what constitutes ldquobreed excellencerdquo There is no short cut Everyone is entitled to hisher opinion However it should be a knowledgeable opinion Personal preference only enters in when two dogs are equal according to the breed standard
Another issue is ldquospot enteringrdquo Granted today people enter under specific judges where they feel there is a chance of winning However why on a four-day weekend do we see one point on Thursday a major on Friday one point on Saturday and a major on Sunday Should not one support the person who supports them by entering all four days If there is a major donrsquot break it by not attending Donrsquot bump up a bitch or dog to BOB without first asking the other exhibitors their preference Many people drive
miles only to find someone failed to show up ringside orrdquo bumped uprdquo a new champion and broke the major This co-operation is something we used to be able to count on Today it is ldquoiffyrdquo at best This is ldquosportsmanshiprdquo
Watch dogs go around the ring Some are structurally inefficient Some shoulders do not open up the dog reaches from the elbow Ask yourself why one dog out-moves another Go analyze short coated dogs Take this knowledge to your own breed ring and ldquolook beneath the coatrdquo Understand top lines body shape breed specific movement and toymoderate giant Do some study and then some soul searching Ringside observers and breed enthusiasts look on in dismay today wondering where the functional dogs of the past have gone Sadly some faults are so prevalent today they are viewed as ldquovirtuesrdquo
Winning because of an exceptional breeding program takes the breed and breeders toward breed excellence That should be the goal yesterday and today
Requested to address this issue I decided to take time to sit back and see the ldquobig picturerdquo The ldquobig picturerdquo is upon us folks and it is not pretty My reason to become a judge was the challenge to select the best of the best according to a written standard I love dogs I love SOUND dogs with BREED TYPE Both virtues believe it or not can be present in the same animal Through combined efforts and a willingness to call ldquoa spade a spaderdquo our breeds WILL survive Breeding for the sake of winning is a downhill slide This alone assures the future of our breeds Turning things around will take dedicated breeders and judges critical handler selection and educated exhibitors Our sport deserves nothing less than the best of our intentions
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
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The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
Continued on next page
MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
httpwwwpsbtcorg staffordtimespsbtcorg
wwwthecontroversialcaninecacontroversialcaninegmailcom
Issue out now
The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to
support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
=======================================
=======================================
DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
Continued on next page
=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
=======================================
AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
Thankdog - All Breeds Equal Help fight BSL promote responsible dog ownership T-shirts Calendars Stickers amp more Proceeds benefit Stafford causesthankdoggmailcom wwwcafepresscomThankdog
Frogge Dog Shop Art crafts natural health care products for pets All handmadefroggedogshopgmailcom Froggedogshopcom
My Staffy For the Love of Staffordshire Bull Terriers Staffordshire Bull Terrier merchandise amp gifts T-shirts plush toys amp collectibles wwwmystaffycomau
Young Living Experience therapeutic benefits of essential oils for your family - pets too Use Independent Distributor Referral 1166695CLICK for more info
Take advantage now of this incredible deal on classified advertising These prices wont last long
Bull Breeds Online Your online forum for all Bull Breed lovers and canine enthusiasts wwwbullbreedsonlinecomlsquoLikerdquo us on Face Book
Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
Continued on next page
MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
daydreamsbtscoxnet
Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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wwwthecontroversialcaninecacontroversialcaninegmailcom
Issue out now
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support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
=======================================
=======================================
DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
Continued on next page
=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
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North America
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WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
1 Why do breeder judges ldquoput dogs with handlers when they know the animal does not represent breed excellence
2 Why do handlers accept such dogs knowing once they finish they will be ldquopetted outrdquo
3 Are you kennel blind and do you breed to standard
4 Should breeders and newcomers read the standard prior to stud and bitch selection
5 When will more mentors open up to newcomers
6 And lastly are ldquogas moneyrdquo and ldquofillerrdquo dogs destroying our sport
Putting a breed back on track requires ETHICAL HANDLERS DEDICATED BREEDERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF BREED STANDARDS and KNOWLEDGEABLE JUDGES WITH THE COURAGE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE SELECTIONS Being a judge is not for the faint of heart Sending the best dog to the next level and being a part of its journey to the pinnacle of success is a thrill of a lifetime
There is but ONE standard ldquoPreferred breed typerdquo is like a flavor of the month very fleeting BREEDERS JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEIR BREED
STANDARDS CURRENT FADS AND PERSONAL OPINIONS ARE FLEETING AND DESTRUCTIVE
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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wwwshowdaysinfo
Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
daydreamsbtscoxnet
Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
Continued on next page
=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
=======================================
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
Continued on next page
=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
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The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
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AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
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ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
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AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
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ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
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WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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As I drove down a road that I frequent often I pass yet again the popular designated area that dog folk go to gossip and meet up while allowing their dogs off leash with out the hassle
of being harassed by local animal control officers The only ldquolegalrdquo place your dog may be allowed to be a dog I drive past for the 10th time this week alone I drive down to the other end of town to a quiet part of the beach and look around to
make sure not a single dog is anywhere near I donrsquot do this because I have a bad dog on the contrary I do this because I have a GREAT dog A very social friendly and well mannered
dog So why you wonder would I not bring him to a dog park and let him play with others of his own kind Well quite simply because I want him to stay a GREAT dog
13 Why I do not condone dog parks
Sadly these parks are used by the less experienced of dog owners Those that do not understand canine language and
interaction those that have little responsibility for their own dogs those that are busy pre-occupied socialites who only seek to benefit from their own social outing than that of their dogs Dog parks are a place to show off their dogs or at the
very least to show off what great
doggy parents they are by
bringing their dogs to the dog parks Now if these people want to show off their parenting skills then why donrsquot they concentrate on how well their dogs behave or how mannerly their dogs are
or how well they pay attention to what they are doing
Letrsquos put it in perspective a little If these dog parents were
actual human parents at a park would they let their little humans run around humping other kids or pull other kids around by their ears or chase smaller humans around until
they are so beside themselves that the very mention of going to a park again puts the living fear of Jesus into them Have these parents ever heard of BULLYING Do you remember the age when children go through a biting stage We certainly
do not encourage it or at least we try and find out what caused it They usually lsquopickrsquo it up from another child and the phase usually passes quickly We surely do not put children in
an environment which encourages this type of behaviour
Seriously do you think the little gagging Bichon at the end of the leash trying to crawl up your pant leg is having a good
time being harassed by the Labrador puppy How about the dog that is being chased around by a gang of adolescent pups about twice the size of the victim is he having a good time
Here is the thing Why would you want to purposely encourage behaviours that are not acceptable outside the dog park Barking chasing biting prey drive stalking marking jumping are all things we want to stop or at least thatrsquos what I
am told when I go to peoplersquos houses So if these are things that I do not want in my everyday life why would I think it was okay to let my dog do these things SOME of the time
These things are all ok for puppies up until the age of about 16 weeks After that time itrsquos time for baby to start acting like a
well respected member of the community You must be thinking that my dogs live a pretty sad and boring life Not exactly My dogs play hang out drive in cars go to the beach play with other dogs play fetch play ball chase rabbits and are
model citizens but they do this in a controlled and mannerly fashion They are not allowed to harass other dogs they are always reminded to play nice they are never allowed to bark
incessantly or simply just because They are not allowed to hump ldquojust because theyrsquore dogsrdquo They arenrsquot allowed pick on other dogs or to bully their friends They do know what time-
outs are how to lay down and stay when they have over stepped their boundaries They can and do remain calm even when playing We never encourage nor allow them to become lsquoover - stimulatedrsquo or out of control Basically it comes down
to this how well mannered do you believe your dog should be Dogs are no longer considered pack animals they develop family unites just the same as we do So the ldquoneedrdquo to hang
out with and socialize with strangers is not as necessary as we had originally thought They need to learn social skills yes but they arenrsquot exactly going to grow up leave home and get a job
We are their family unit and as long as they learn and understand what is acceptable for us and they learn the family lsquolanguagersquo then they are as happy as they
can be
Erika Phillips
THE PROBLEM WITH PARKS ( Dog Parks that is)
I DONrsquoT DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD DOG ON THE CONTRARY I DO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A GREAT DOG
A student of Animal BehaviorNutrition and Alternative Medicine since 1990 She has studied at Guelph University in Canada Glasgow University in Scotland and attended the British institute of Homeopathy Erika has bred raised and competed with many breeds of dogs in all aspects of dog sport She currently consults on Animal Nutrition Animal Behaviour and Alternative Health including herbs and homeopathy and owns The Controversial Canine She currently resides in Ontario Canada
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
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DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
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Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
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daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
daydreamsbtscoxnet
Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
Continued on next page
=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
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ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
daydreamsbtscoxnet
Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
httpwwwpsbtcorg staffordtimespsbtcorg
wwwthecontroversialcaninecacontroversialcaninegmailcom
Issue out now
The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to
support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
=======================================
=======================================
DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
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Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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WHAT VETERINARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RAW DIET
DO DOGS OR CATS REQUIRE GRAINS IN THEIR DIET
Russell Swift DVMCarnivores cannot make a large quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates Amylase is the enzyme that is needed to break down grains At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods Grains such as oats wheat rice barley etc are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates They also contain some protein fiber B-vitamins and trace minerals However they are NOT part of the natural diet of wild dogs and cats In the true natural setting grains hardly exist at all Wild grains are much smaller than our hybridized domestic varieties This means that even a mouse or other prey animal is not going to find much of its nutrition from grains Therefore the argument that dogs and cats eat animals that have grains in their digestive tracts doesnt hold up to scrutiny Prey animals that live near
farms or other civilized areas are likely to have access to grains This is not a truly wild diet T J Dunn DVMThere is ample proof that todays pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap packaged corn-based pet foods Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters to fill them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake Joe Demers DVMAnother reason for overweight pets is what we feed our pet friends Commercial pet food is anywhere between 45 percent to 65 percent carbohydrates (grains) Grains are the least expensive part of pet food and can fill the animal quickly Dogs and cats are more carnivores than we humans are and we are feeding them almost as much grain (or more) than we humans eat I feel that this high-carbohydrate commercial pet food is the worst food we can feed our pet friends Our pet friends need fresh meats not dehydrated meat by-products 1 also feel vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and moisture as well as sources of natural vitamins and minerals for our pet
WHAT OTHER CLUES DO WE HAVE THAT GRAINS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR CARNIVORES
1) Dogs and cats do not have dietary requirements for complex carbohydrates
2) Grains must be cooked or sprouted and thoroughly chewed to be digested Carnivores do not chew much at all
3) The other nutrients in grains are readily available from other dietary ingredients For example B-vitamins are found in organ meats and trace minerals come from bones and vegetables (Unfortunately modern farming has striped many trace minerals from produce and supplementation is usually best)
Why have grains become so ingrained in pet feeding To the best of my knowledge grains were mainly introduced by the pet food industry The high carbohydrate content provides CHEAP calories In addition grains assist in binding ingredients We have become so used to feeding grains to dogs and cats that most of us get nervous when we decide not to use them I know people who have been grain-free feeding and doing very well My own cat is one example What are the negative effects I believe that carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates In addition the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins As a result the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign non nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
daydreamsbtscoxnet
Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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Take advantage now of this incredible deal on classified advertising These prices wont last long
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
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A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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From the Editor
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
daydreamsbtscoxnet
Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
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The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
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TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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Chris Can you tell me how you started with Staffords
Tony Thirty years ago my son wanted a dog and when
I eventually agreed I remembered that a neighbour once
had a Staffordshire bull terrier It was a friendly people
loving dog not too big as far as dogs go and it had an
easy to manage short coat The breed was not so
common or popular in those days so via a newspaper I
bought a dog from a local breeder
Chis So how did you go from owning your Stafford to
showing it
Tony As often happens with children my son became
more interested in other past times rather than exhibiting
so I began to handle our Sam myself Some months later I
purchased a bitch from a well known and local breeder
exhibitorjudge When she was old enough I mated her and
from the litter I kept a dog whom I named Militant Max
About fifteen months later I bought in another bitch which
I exhibited When she was five years old after travelling
many miles to enter many shows and gaining six KC C
Cs Caravella Queen became a champion
Chris How did you leap from showing to judging
Tony Although I had no aspirations to become a judge
the secretary of the Potteries SBT club asked me to
preside at Alfreton Leisure Centre I was rather surprised to
have an entry of fifty one Staffords
Chris That was a great
entry Did you enjoy your
first appointment
Tony Not particularly I
found that it needed a lot
of concentration The little
knowledge that I had
mainly comprised of a
Stafford that had a
pleasing expression large
head plenty of substance a wide chest and muscular
Chris Where did you learn where did you get your
information
Tony Whilst at a dog show Dean Cund introduced me
to James McEwan who really has outstanding knowledge
concerning the Staffords conformation and movement He
explained about various muscles working in conjunction
with the bones that needed to have the correct angulations
that were conducive to good movement agility and
endurance etc I realized that it was my responsibility and
only fair to exhibitors to acquire such knowledge if I was
to continue to judge our beloved breed So I started to talk
to experienced people but found that mainly information is
best gained from reading books
An interview with Tony Brindley (Cabrindle) established 1981
by Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs)
I REALIZED THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY FAIR TO EXHIBITORS TO ACQUIRE SUCH KNOWLEDGE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE TO JUDGE
OUR BELOVED BREED
Continued on page 34
Militant Max
Ch Caravella Queen
daydreamsbtscoxnet
Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
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The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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YOUR AD HERE
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Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
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Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
Merchandise also available at wwwcafepresscomthankdog
laureenwilliams43ntlworldcom
Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
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ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
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Breeding Staffords with Charm
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North America
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ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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Chris The books you used were they breed specific
or general dog construction
Tony Dogs in general It is best to learn how
construction varies from breed to breed depending
upon the function that each particular breed was
originally bred for
Chris Is there a book that you would recommend to
others to read
Tony Yes the book that I relied on mostly The Dog
In Action by McDowell Lyon
Chris Is it true that you have a reputation for liking
tall dogs
Tony Some folks have given me that tag but others
know me for being a honest judge who likes fit and
agile dogs that are healthy and sound in conformation
and movement Along with type and balance I would
not sacrifice them for an inch or two and many of my
winning Staffords have been very near to sixteen
inches some less than that The five dogs that I used on
my bitches were Thorndyke Chez sixteen and half
inches - Ch Master Jay approximately sixteen inches -
Shining Black Sabre Approximately fifteen and half
inches - Winston The Lionheart approximately sixteen
inches - and Aradaz Downtown Bogeyman seventeen
and a half inches No giants there
Chris Do you think it should be compulsory for
judges to prove some sort of knowledge of
construction before they are allowed to judge
Tony Yes for the future betterment of the SBT Eg
I believe that there are many aspiring judges and some
experienced judges who do not even know what well
let down in the hocks means let alone the reason as
to why it is necessary
Chris Have you been involved any with clubs
Tony Yes at one time I was a committee member of
Newcastle Canine Society
Also I have served the Potteries SBT club for twenty
six years including five years as chairman and ten as
president I was the Breed Council delegate for
approximately eleven years and ran the handling
classes and match meetings during that same period
For eight years I organised the annual dinner and
dance was publicity officer for six years and show
manager for four years As ring steward I officiated
many times and often did home vetting for Stafford
rescue During the bad publicity nin the media in
198990 along with other breed club representatives I
lobbied MPs at Whitehall
IT IS BEST TO LEARN HOW CONSTRUCTION VARIES FROM BREED TO BREED DEPENDING
UPON THE FUNCTION THAT EACH PARTICULAR BREED WAS ORIGINALLY BRED FOR
Continued from page 32
Ch Caravella Queen
Continued on page 35
Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
Cabrindle Doodlebug
Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
httpwwwpsbtcorg staffordtimespsbtcorg
wwwthecontroversialcaninecacontroversialcaninegmailcom
Issue out now
The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to
support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
=======================================
=======================================
DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================
=======================================
AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
Thankdog - All Breeds Equal Help fight BSL promote responsible dog ownership T-shirts Calendars Stickers amp more Proceeds benefit Stafford causesthankdoggmailcom wwwcafepresscomThankdog
Frogge Dog Shop Art crafts natural health care products for pets All handmadefroggedogshopgmailcom Froggedogshopcom
My Staffy For the Love of Staffordshire Bull Terriers Staffordshire Bull Terrier merchandise amp gifts T-shirts plush toys amp collectibles wwwmystaffycomau
Young Living Experience therapeutic benefits of essential oils for your family - pets too Use Independent Distributor Referral 1166695CLICK for more info
Take advantage now of this incredible deal on classified advertising These prices wont last long
Bull Breeds Online Your online forum for all Bull Breed lovers and canine enthusiasts wwwbullbreedsonlinecomlsquoLikerdquo us on Face Book
Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
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A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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Chris Did you enjoy your day judging at Crufts and
do you feel its as good as it gets
Tony I enjoyed it very much Crufts is the biggest dog
show in the world and is the most prestigious The
atmosphere is truly amazing But to myself the breed
club shows are just as enjoyable
Chris Do you think you will breed or show again n
the future
Tony No At my age (69) it would not be fair to the
dog who might live fifteen or more years and would
need exercise for many of them Also if I suddenly
departed from this world I wouldnt it to end up in an
over crowded rescue centre
Chris Do you think Staffords are in better shape
today or do you think they were better in the past
Tony Thats a fairly difficult question to answer but I
believe that Staffords in general are in better shape
than they were thirty years ago It does hearten me to
see many new people in the breed who are asking
questions and reading books on anatomy and
movement which shows a willingness to learnThere
are some learned young judges who have recently
awarded or are about to award Kennel Club Challenge
Certificates and that is good news for the dog known
as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
IT DOES HEARTEN ME TO SEE MANY NEW PEOPLE IN THE BREED WHO ARE ASKING
QUESTIONS AND READING BOOKS ON ANATOMY AND MOVEMENT WHICH SHOWS A
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Continued from page 34
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Cabrindle Bullet
Many thanks once again to our regular columnist Chris Kerrigan (Leadstaffs) for another fine interview - we look forward to the next one in the September-October issue of TSK
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
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The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
Continued on next page
=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
Continued on next page
MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
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ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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Contact Us
I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
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The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
=====================================
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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I should like to tell your readers how and when the Cradley Heath Club was formed at the lsquoOld Cross gunsrsquo where
the hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe and Lil Mallen I know that Joe claimed that while his wife was the licensee he himself was just a customer
The purpose of the move was to be able to apply to the Kennel Club for lsquoStaffordshire Bull Terriers to be
recognised and accepted as a separate breed under Kennel Club rulesrsquo
FIRST REAL MOVE
I myself left Bliston soon after serving during the first World War We went to St Albans where I had been stationed and took with us a Stafford as a
momento of my Black Country connections
During 1933 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
were mentioned in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo after an article in John Bull about the minersrsquo
fighting dogs A letter appeared in that journal about these dogs that had no written pedigree It was late in 1934
that a real move was made when a letter appeared in lsquoOur Dogsrsquo from Stewart Poole of Tipton who asked for anyone interested in the formation of a
club for Staffordshire Bull terriers to contact him I did this but unfortunately he received only nine
replies so it was decided to wait a while and use lsquoOur Dogsrsquo to emphasise the betterings about this wonderful
breed that had taken a lot of stick owing to bad publicity of the dog-fighting days
About three months later Joe Dunn
saw Joe Mallen at work and asked him if he would help in the formation of a club and could a meeting be arranged
to take place at lsquoThe Cross Gunsrsquo and to canvass a small number of the locals to become members for five shillings
How It All Began
OLD CROSS GUNS
BILL BOYLAN IN 1939 WITH CH GAME LADDIE
BORN JANUARY 1936 (BOB CRUFTS 1938) AND
EMDEN CHALLENGER BORN MARCH 1937)
J IM THE DANDY
By Bill BoylanArticle copied exactly as written from Fred Phillips ldquoThe Staffordshire Bull Terrierrdquo
Continued on page 40
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
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Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
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Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
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daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
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The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
Continued on next page
MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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Mrs Mallen agreed to it and the meeting was quickly arranged at which were nine or ten present one of whom
Mrs Mallen loaned the five shillings membership I have these names three of the group were Fred Silvers who owned the original lsquoQueeniersquo Jack Shaw
who owned lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and Harry Pegg who owned lsquoFearless Joersquo
I was a founder member and living in St Albans at which place was the office headquarters of the Hertfordshire
Agricultural Society which had included a doggie section to be managed by Mr Jas Pye and was to include two classes for Staffords to be judged by Sam
Crabtree the all rounder at the Open Show to take place on June 11th 1935 in Hatfield Park in which the residence
of the notable Cecil families Then in residence was Lord Salisbury I remember seeing the Duke of York
there with his Duchess now of course our beloved Queen Mother However this show was the first to be held under Kennel Club Rules and final
recognition as a separate breed Tom Walls was there his few dogs were under the care of his kennel-maid (Miss
Hill) and kennel-man who was our Southern member Mr Haslam glad to say that he and his wife are still with us
at the Society I myself was there with my Bilston dog which I had registered as lsquoGame Ladrsquo so this was his first Dog Show as well as my own and nearly my
last one too
History shows what happened to prove
what a real Stafford should do However we secured lsquoBest of Breedrsquo and my first win was a very welcome
seven shillings and sixpence plus the
coming of so much pleasure and friendship of many hundreds of well loved folk of all walks of life
The first Cradley Club Show was held following the event and took place nine weeks later ndash 17th August 1935 ndash with
Mr H N Bielby as judge All the notable dogs of that era were there such as lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo from whom the original
standard was chiefly taken lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo who six months later secured the first award for Best of Breed at
Crufts lsquoFearless Joersquo his son lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo (the first one) and my own lsquoGame Ladrsquo In bitches were lsquoBrave Nellrsquo lsquoQueeniersquo and from the North
lsquoLionessrsquo The awards were Open Dog and Best in Show lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo 2 lsquoGame Ladrsquo 3 lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo
Res Was lsquoVindictive Montyrsquo Open Bitch 1 lsquoBrave Nellrsquo 2 lsquoQueeniersquo 3 lsquoLionessrsquo Res lsquoVictorius Lassrsquo Special awards
other than for best dog and bitch were for best second prize winner and best over four years of age were awarded to lsquoGame Ladrsquo
Of course I was thrilled with this especially as I had sent the dog by train to Wolverhampton for my friend Arthur
Homer of Bilston to collect and take to the show a few days later Crufts 1936 was another important event for Staffords as this was the first time our
breed had been on view there and much attention was paid by a man who heard so much about these dogs in the
past Mr Joe Dunn the club secretary and founder was chosen to judge He made Mr Joe Mallenrsquos lsquoCross Guns
Johnsonrsquo Best of Breed and Tom Walls brindle bitch lsquoBrother of Looersquo best bitch It is sad to report that the dog dies soon afterwards and did not leave
any progeny That was a tragedy which could have been avoided and no doubt meant a big loss to us as a breed
The next big event to take place was a very well publicised show named
Wembley National Dog Show held in conjunction with the Star Dog Tournament (The London Star evening newspaper) This show was managed by
Mr Leo Wilson a big name in the doggy Press and a world wide judge The date 2nd October 1936 and two classes
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 38
Continued on page 41
were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
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Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
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were given Staffords one of which had 24 entries and all the named well known dogs were included
I well remember the arrival of the Cradley coach with those dogs at the Wembley Way I wondered how they had fared on
the journey as they were all in a lively mood and did manage one scrap on the benches Two contenders were Jack Barnardrsquos lsquoBarhamrsquo and lsquoCloth of Goldrsquo Jack had by then bought lsquoJim the Dandyrsquo and had him there with his others The well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders was the judge for Staffords and for his best dog and Best of Breed was a newcomer to us in Miss Joan Elliottrsquos good brindle lsquoBocking-Josephrsquo with lsquoGame Ladrsquo second Best bitch was my own lsquoTimyke-Mustardrsquo who was sired
by lsquoGame Ladrsquo By that time Joe and Mrs Lil Mallen had become our friends and this developed over the years into real affection but with the loss of lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo Joe seemed out of things and events but he soon got a young brindle dog registered as lsquoGame Billrsquo whom he later sold to Dan Potter This dog went on to win Best of Breed at Crufts 1937
under Phil Dee
However on 25 May of the same year lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was born bred by Jack Dunn and sired by lsquoBrindle Mickrsquo who was the
dog-founder of the well known MrsquoLine and incidentally he was full brother to lsquoCross Guns Johnsonrsquo That was very satisfactory to Joe and it did help him over his previous bad luck ndash this turned out what was to be a second good start as history has proved Earlier on 1st January 1936 I also had bred a litter that included a brindle dog which I registered as lsquoGame Laddiersquo who later entered for Crufts 1938 at which show lsquoGentleman Jimrsquo was entered in the puppy class He was
made best Stafford puppy in show while lsquoGame Laddiersquo was made Best of Breed The judge was Mr H N Bielby Of course it is well known that lsquoJimrsquo was the first champion of our breed in fact he and lsquoLaddiersquo were the only champion dogs to be made pre-war
That I suppose is how it all began and started to grow as the second formation was of our own Southern Society whose first show was held 1st May 1937 the judge being the well known all rounder Mr Jas Saunders who had an entry of 76
made by 21 exhibitors There are now about 10 Stafford clubs in Great Britain and others in many parts of the world I feel certain that for Staffords to have achieved such a high realm of popularity from that tiny start in the mid-thirties is an outstanding ndash and almost unbelievable ndash feat well worth recording
How It All Began by Bill Boylan continued
Continued from page 40
Bill Boylan with CH Game Laddie
(l-r) Matt Weaver Fred Grove Joe Dunn Fred Holden H Beilby and A Payton Smith present Mr Joe Dunn with a gold watch at the Woodman Hotel Cradley Heath
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
=====================================
CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
=====================================
Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
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CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
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THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
Each month TSK will take questions from our readers and present them to breed specialists experienced breeders veterinarians geneticists or experts in the field of the particular questions being asked
We hope you enjoy the information provided based upon YOUR feedback
Ask TSK - Q amp A
QuestionHello I like to know if in your description of the Standard you could do a demonstration explaining the skull Size ratio And the different heads such as the dish-faced
Thank you for everything
AnswerThe staff here is working on integrating examples of Down and Dish Face Skull Angles Stop Angles Lip Muzzles - Light Heavy Weak Short Long Head Depth size and ratios and Tip Tilt nose into our Illustrated Breed Standard
We are requesting our readers please send images exemplifying the above examples to editorthestaffordknotcom - please make certain you have permission to use the image both from the photographer and ownerbreeder of the dog prior to sending them to us Please do not send photos of dogs being shown Photos in profile are best so that we can draw the angles showing each example Names will not accompany images and no negative comments will be made This is purely educational
In the meantime - we can use the drawings from Alan Mitchellrsquos book (with his permission) to explain what we are looking for in photography Have a look at the following pages -
Continued on page 43
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
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TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
Ask TSK - Q amp ADish-faced - A slight concaveness of foreface the tip of the nose is higher that the stop when viewed in profile
Down-faced - where the muzzle inclines downward from the skull to nose
Continued on page 44
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
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Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
Ask TSK - Q amp A
Continued on page 45
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
Ask TSK - Q amp A
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
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The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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Frogge Dog Shop Art crafts natural health care products for pets All handmadefroggedogshopgmailcom Froggedogshopcom
My Staffy For the Love of Staffordshire Bull Terriers Staffordshire Bull Terrier merchandise amp gifts T-shirts plush toys amp collectibles wwwmystaffycomau
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Take advantage now of this incredible deal on classified advertising These prices wont last long
Bull Breeds Online Your online forum for all Bull Breed lovers and canine enthusiasts wwwbullbreedsonlinecomlsquoLikerdquo us on Face Book
Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
DAYDREAM
NEW TITLES
UCD RO1 AG1 Daydream Talk Dirty to Me CDX RA(Aust Ch Tuaregs Murphys Law X Ch Daydream When In Rome)
2010 was a great year for Mikey He obtained the following UKC titles UCD
RO1 and AG1 with 3 High in Trials In the AKC he obtained his CDCDX RN and RA all with placements usually lst place He was named Obedience Dog of the Year for WLAOTC as well as high
scoring terrier and high scoring open dog
Clear by parentage L2-HGA HC
Send us your BRAGS Litter Announcements Seminar and Show announcements and we can post them here Be sure to fill out the BRAGS form
found HERE
The Stafford Knot Brags Shows Litters
ALL articles published in TSK during the 2010 year may be viewed HERE
L-BELLE
NEW TITLE
L-BELLE
FO URO3 UCDX UWPO UGWPCH UAGII UNJ GRCH Dynamo Sureshot Smart as a Fox CDX RE OA NAJ SPD NJ-N TT CGC
(UKC SUPERDOG)(CH Sureshots King Louie x Karmas Edna Mae Leedee)
Foxy is now a UKC Dual Grand Champion She completed her UGWPCH title by taking Pound for
Pound She pulled 2160 for 7448 times her body weight
L2-HGA amp HC Clear
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
Continued on next page
Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
=====================================
She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
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The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
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AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
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ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
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North America
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ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
Wanted Samples for PHPVPPSC ResearchIf you own or have bred a dog diagnosed with either of these eye conditions could you help by supplying mouth swabs from the affected dog plus its parents and litter-mates
Any PHPV positives found in litter screenings are not reported in the Breeds Record Supplement nor are any cases of PPSC - hence this appeal
If sufficient samples from affected cases can be obtained it is hoped that research to determine the inheritance of both conditions may be commenced possibly leading eventually to DNA tests similar to those available for HC and L-2-HGA
A copy of the eye test certificate and a copy of the dogs pedigree would also be appreciated All samples and information will of course be confidential just in case anyone has any concerns about that
If you can help with this and thus help the Stafford can you please contact one of the following who can supply swabs and any information required
Diane Taylor - 01670 823635 email - taylorniatonafsnetcouk
Lesley McFadyen - 01205 871762 email - easbtcthedoghouse89freeservecouk
Archie Bryden - 01772 715807 email - archiebrydenyahoocouk
Many thanks for your co-operation
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
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To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
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It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
The Stafford Knot wishes to provide the following information for your convenience TSK encourages health testing of all Staffordshire Bull Terriers especially those used for breeding purposes andor performance events The testing is made available to be used as a tool to eliminate certain diseases from a breeding program Used wisely this can be accomplished The following testing information is provided as a service to you however should not be used as the only health checks your Stafford receives There are many more health issues to be considered when breeding dogs caring for dogs and when looking to buy a purebred dog As always please seek the advice of your personal veterinary specialists for your day-to-day needs of
Please note - a CERF or PHPV test done by a canine ophthalmologist is NOT the same
PLEASE send in your test results for the databases Accurate records are valuable to the breed
Remember if you choose to breed from a carrier you must test the entire resulting litter to determine clears amp carriers Thus if you choose to keep a carrier from that litter the same must be
done for each subsequent litter resulting from breeding carriers If you sell carrier pups please consider spayneuter so that more carriers are not produced With the advent and ease of genetic
testing many of these diseases could be eliminated by only breeding clear to clear To use a known carrier requires an extra step of responsibility There is no excuse to breed an untested dog
It is now being suggested to DNA test every third generation
Testing Facility For L2-Hga amp HC
Animal Health Trust
Lanwades Park Kentford
New Market Suf folk CB87UU
Phone 01638 751000
Fax 01638 750410
Email infoahtorguk
Website wwwahtorguk
Direct Link
wwwahtorgukgenetics_testshtmlcanine
Testing Facility For L2-Hga Only
Canine Genetic Diseases - University Of Missouri
321 Connaway Hal l
Columbia Missouri 65211-5120 USA
Phone 573-884-3712
Fax 573-884-5414
Email HansenLmissouri edu
Website wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnet
Direct Link
wwwcaninegeneticdiseasesnetDNAtestsTestsnowhtm
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Testing Facility For HC in USA
httpwwwanimalgeneticsusCanineHChtm
Other labs offering L-2-HGA test in Europe
France wwwantagenecom
Czech Republic wwwgenomiacz
Germany wwwlaboklinde wwwlaboklincouk
Testing Facility For Hip Elbows Patella and Cardiac Certifications
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
2300 E Nifong BoulevardColumbia Missouri 65201-3806 USA
Phone 573-442-0418 Fax 573-875-5073
Email ofaoffaorg
Website wwwoffaorg
Note A Board Certified Cardiologist must perform all Cardiac exams
A qualified licensed Veterinarian can provide X-Ray films for hips elbows and Patella
Testing Facility For Eye Certifications
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
Phone 217-693-4800
Fax 217-693-4801
Email CERFvmdborg
Website wwwvmdborgcerfhtml
Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
To sponsor Rippley click HERE
To make a donation click HERE
Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
Contact Us
Merchandise now available - proceeds benefit Stafford rescue worldwide
CLICK to shop and donate to SBT Rescue
The Stafford Knot Classified Advertising
The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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Frogge Dog Shop Art crafts natural health care products for pets All handmadefroggedogshopgmailcom Froggedogshopcom
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Take advantage now of this incredible deal on classified advertising These prices wont last long
Bull Breeds Online Your online forum for all Bull Breed lovers and canine enthusiasts wwwbullbreedsonlinecomlsquoLikerdquo us on Face Book
Bait Me Treats Dehydrated treats for dogs amp cats Nothing added 100 natural USA sourced Hand cut Hand packed Wholesale bulk available infobaitmetreatscom wwwbaitmetreatscom
YOUR AD HERE
Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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Website wwwoffaorg
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1717 Philo RdP O Box 3007Urbana IL 61803-3007 USA
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Note A Board Certified Canine Ophthalmologist must perform all CERF exams
CERF exams are annual exams for breeding stock
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
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Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
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The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Rosa - 5 Year Old Female - Albany NY
Rosa - 14 30lbs on the chunky side White with Petey type patch and blackbrindle saddle on back 5 yrs old ok with cats and male dogs Skittish around dominant females Good with puppies any sex Extremely lovable lap dog Loves the elderly as well CONTACT
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CoCo - 2 Year Old Female - Stockton CaliforniaCoCo is about 145 inches tall and weighs about 32lbs Not quite 2 years old sweet Coco is a loving little girl so willing to learn This little gal has already mastered basic obedience training and knows how to sit stay and down Already housebroken and crate trained shes an easy keeper who would love to be your friend in life With proper introductions Coco may enjoy the company of a polite mature male dog but really prefers to be the only dog in a household Eager to please she strives to understand the rules of the house - as with most dogs she excels with structure and routine Although she can be cautious in meeting some strangers she takes to others as her long lost friends As shes most familiar with a single handler Coco seems to want that special one-on-one relationship like a one man or one woman kind of dogCONTACT
Below are TSK Featured Staffords currently in rescue and in need of homes We list these dogs as a courtesy The dogs are NOT here with us They are in different parts of the world We have NO connection to any of them TSK lists
them in order that they may gain more exposure and find great permanent homes Please do not send us questions about these dogs as we have no further information than what is listed below There are links and contact info on each dog We encourage sponsorship of these dogs in order to lessen the burden of foster care and kenneling Thank
you for considering rescue
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
CONTACT
Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
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Let them know you saw her on TSK
Thank you
Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
DNA - AKC - P24384L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected OFAPennHip Hips Patella CERFhttpwwwoffaorgdisplayhtmlappnum=678935animal
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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=======================================MoonstruckCH Moonstruck The Stamler Express TTldquoStamlerrdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteBIS BISS CH Belnore Dream Keeper OFAlsquoBeaursquo13 13
AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
The Stafford KnotThank you
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The Stafford Knot is offering classified advertising of goods and services which are dog related Ads are limited to 20 words no images For larger ads please consider gallery advertising The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for any items sold through this page All sales are between seller and purchaser
TSK makes no warranties either written or implied
Information on how to advertise in TSK classifieds can be found HERE
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Happy Staffy shop for tough amp fun dog products tested by staffys for staffys 5 donated to Staffie Rescuewwwhappystaffycouk
Scentsy Wickless Candles - safe for pets and children environmentally friendly Contact Lori Divine 678-516-7567 httpdivineloriscentsyus lori_divineyahoocom Avail in UK
aecollars Handcrafted SBT Collars Leads amp HarnessesTel 01981 241488 or Int +44 1981 241488wwwaecollarscouk for made to measure servicewwwstaffordleathercom for ready made items
The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
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The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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Rio - 1 Year Old Female - CaliforniaA brindle Stafford weighing 30 lbs Rio needs a forever home She is not yet 1 year old and was found running the streets without tags or a microchip Given the condition she was in her home was not a kind home Yet this angel is charming and a total love bug Rio gets along great with other dogs and loves to play and go for walks She is learning how to walk on a leash and she is doing really well Rio is spayed UTD on shot de-wormed and micro-chipped If you are interested in Rio please contact Dana or Rita for an application Home check and adoption fee apply No out of state adoptions PLEASE CALL 714 838 4800 for information prior to filling out application ririgrandehotmailcom
Missys is 13 months old and lives in New Mexico Her owner just died and she is in need of a new forever home She is a beautiful blue fawn with great legs for speed and agility Missy is microchipped and house trained and has basic obedience She is also a high drive eager to go little girl She is good with other dogs but like all Staffords should have proper introductions Missy has no bad habits that we are aware of just very high energy like most Staffords Missy is spayed and current on all health care
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Missy - Young Female - New Mexico
The Stafford Knot Featured Rescues
Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
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Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
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Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
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Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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Buddy - 1-2 Year Old Male - Southern CaliforniaBuddy is approx 1-2 years old and approx 17 tall He is sweet loving and in true Stafford fashion is sensitive Shelter life has been stressful on him but he is in a foster home now getting the TLC he deserves Buddy was a stray and dropped off at the shelter by a good samaritan who said he seemed very nice around other dogs He walks well on the leash sits and even downs We are learning more about Buddy each day but our suspicions are that he is a super nice boy Look for new information on the SBTCA website as it becomes available Buddy is currently being fostered in Southern California Buddy will be seeing a vet 61411 to get hs vaccinations and neuter CONTACT
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She ended up at the National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall (NAWT) as her previous owners circumstances had changed and was no longer able to care for her She has now been with us here at the Cornwall branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust for the best part of a year and a half bless her We know that she has had at least 2 homes before coming into us so we really want to get her into her forever home She is a very loving girl and would suit a quieter home or maybe a 1-1 type home that has had experience with rescue dogs or SBT She could live with children 12yrs plus as long as they are sensible and used to dogs She will need to be the only animal in the home as she doesnt get along with other animals She LOVES water and could paddleswim all day if you let her although she isnt to keen on going out when its raining She is good to walk on the lead and loves being out and about or having a good play Please e-mail or the centres phone number is 01736 756005
CORNISH ANIMAL RESCUE CENTREWheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred RoadHAYLECornwallTR27 5JT
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Rippley - 10 Year Old Female - Cornwall UK
The Stafford Knot Stud Gallery
The Stafford Knot lists health tested stud dogs in the gallery however it is up to you to verify this testing by asking to see the certificates for each test if they are not made available here for download We have screened this to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee dogs listed have been tested PLEASE ask for copies of certificates before using dogs at
stud for the health and the future of our breed Thank you
Stud Gallery Ads run annually - Form to advertise in Stud Gallery is found HERE
DayDream Ch Slam Dance CGC (Imp UK)ldquoNigelrdquo13 13
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daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Frozen semen available to health tested bitches onlyMore photos of Nigel available Health documents available by request
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
DNA - AKC - V567946 L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected CERF OFA Hips good OFA Elbow normal
httpsunnycrestvmdborgCerfWebSearchSearchResultsaspx
daydreamsbtscoxnetwwwdaydreamsbtcom
Tel 530-306-0305
Available to health tested bitches only Health documents available by request
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L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
RamstaffCh Ramstaff American Ikon TTldquoIkerdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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AKC DNA - V426729Clear of L2-HGA HC OFAPennHip Hips OFAPennHip Elbows Patella OFA Cardiac - documentation available upon request
AbsoluteASTaolcomwwwabsoluteamericanstaffordshireterriercom
Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
L2-HGA HC OFA Cardiac
Ramstaffearthlinknetwwwramstaffkennelscom
Tel 770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
=======================================The Stafford Knot is an independent publication and not affiliated with any specific breed club TSK is a collaborative effort
from like minded Stafford enthusiasts whose common goal is to support the health testing of purebred Staffords We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted
All material on this site is copyright protected amp cannot be used unless indicated without the written consent of
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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DayDreamJayneze Diamonds And Guns (Imp UK)ldquoTierneyrdquo13
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L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jjlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202
Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments OnlyHealth documents available by request
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MoonstruckMoonstruck Blue Asher TTldquoAsherrdquo1313 13 13
L2-HGA HC PHPV Unaffected
jlhellrmecomwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom
301-261-4202 Available to Heath Tested Bitches with Correct Stafford Temperaments Only
Health documents available by request
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770-888-5255
Available to clear tested bitches onlyHealth documents available by request
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Tel 337-255-3508
RamstaffRichmax DreamcatcherldquoEddierdquo13 13 13 13
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
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January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
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May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
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August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
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A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
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AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
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ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
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A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
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AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
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ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
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The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
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The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
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AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
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With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
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ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
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MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
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Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
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The Stafford Knot Breeder Directory
The Stafford Knot cannot be held responsible for the breeders listed below Please do your homework and ask to see health certificates discuss terms and decide whether the Stafford is the correct breed for you prior to purchasing a puppy Remember Stafford rescues are also available and make be wonderful pets in the right homes A Stafford is not the breed for everyone Please
be responsible dog owners and take responsibility for you and your dog in all situations Contact us with questions
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any material submitted Form to advertise in Breeders Directory can be found HERE
AlabamaCornerstoneThe FolmarsAlabamahttpwwwcornerstonestaffordsnet205-966-8114L2-HGA HC
Staffords that are exemplary in type amp balance
FloridaCloverdale Staffordshirebull TerriersAmy OBrian amp Jeff MarkeySarasota FloridaEMAILwwwcloverdalestaffordscom941-377-9294L2-HGA HC
CaliforniaCamelot StaffordsJoan GanzSacramento CaliforniaEMAIL httpwwwcamelotstaffordshirebullterrierscom 916-342-0854L2-HGA HC
ldquoBreeding for temperament and standardrdquo
GeorgiaWavemaker StaffordsJim amp Lynn CaswellGA USA EMAILwwwwavemakerstaffordscom770-666-6121L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoNaturally reared - Promoting health exercise amp the Breed Standard - Wavemaker Staffordsnaturallyrdquo
CaliforniaChavier StaffordsKim Washington-SmithSouthern CaliforniaEMAIL 213 - 760-9081L2-HGA HC CERF
Breeding Staffords with Charm
GeorgiaRamstaff StaffordsAngie amp Kevin BeezleyGeorgia USAEMAILwwwramstaffkennelscom770-888-5255L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoRamstafffocusing on the standard blend of bull amp terrier with true stafford temperamentalwaysrdquo
CaliforniaGemini KennelBeth LloydSouthern CaliforniaEMAILwwwangelfirecomca2geminikennelL2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoFrom show dogs to GO dogsrdquo
Illinois1 of a Kind StaffordsAndrew CurrierPeoria IlEMAIL 309-691-7134L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac
ldquoUnequalled in type balance fitness amp healthrdquo
North America
Continued on next page
MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
MarylandHi-Impact Staffords (Reg)Rich NewbergerBaltimorehttphiimpactstaffordscom410-323-4141L2-HGA HC PHPV Hips Elbows Cardiac CERF
ldquoBred to standard not by designrdquo
Wellington New ZealandBattleaxeGrant amp Louise BlackwoodDGLKBLACKxtraconz 13httpwwwbattleaxekennelscom0064 4293-7586 13L2-HGA HC PHPV
MarylandMoonstruck StaffordsJudy HellerEdgewater MD 21037EMAILwwwmoonstruckstaffordscom301-261-4202L2-HGA HC
Quality Staffordshire Bull Terriers of Correct Type amp Temperament for Show Performance amp Companion The Ultimate Nanny Dogrdquo13
MichiganBlessings KennelCathy Micallef Southeastern MIEMAILwwwblessingskennelorg 734-634-9328L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows Patella Cardiac CERF
ldquoWonderful companions with show amp working potentialrdquo
New YorkStephanie CrawfordBinghamton NYEMAIL607-775-1996 L2-HGA HC Hips
WashingtonANGEL ROCK Staffordshire Bull TerriersSpokane Washingtonwwwangelrockdogscom
ldquoSBT educational articles tons of photos and rescue info too
WisconsinMSLF KennelsCindy BundyEMAIL 262-857-9412L2-HGA HC Hips Elbows CERF Other
ldquoWe strive to promote sound minds and bodiesrdquo
WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
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Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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WHAT IS THE STAFFORD KNOT
The origin of the Stafford Knot is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the tradition symbol of the
English county of Staffordshire and of its county town Stafford
Although not heraldic in its own right the Stafford Knot is an ancient symbol that is steeped in history
The earliest recording of the Stafford Knot is the shaft of a stone cross located in Stoke-on-Trent
churchyard The cross itself is traceable to between 750 and 850 AD However the knot device could
have been added at a later date
There is a seal existing in the British Museum London which was the property of Lady Joan
Stafford (later Lady Wake) It would seem that Lady Wake used on her seal a border made up from her
husbands badge the Wake Knot made up from the initials W and O (for Wake and Ormond) intertwined The seal quite clearly depicts a cordon of four knots
in the shape of the Stafford Knot
The knot was passed down through the Earls family and it was gradually used by the citizens and
freemen of Stafford until it was eventually included in the Stafford Borough Coat of Arms It is
incorporated into the badges and symbols of many organizations and companies viz Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Fire Service Staffordshire
Ambulance Service
A popular romantic notion of the Stafford Knot is that it was used in barbaric times by a Stafford County
Sheriff who invented it to hang three criminals at the same time but the evidence above clearly
contradicts this idea
The motto of the arms of the County of Stafford is
The Knot Unites
WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
Continued on next page
Balance = Lack of Exaggeration
Please view online version at wwwthestaffordknotcom
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
Continued on next page
With regard to faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the lsquoSERIOUSNESSrsquo with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its DEGREE
Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
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Continued on page 36
It is possible that some breeders and exhibitors do not completely understand what a correct scissors bite should look like If in doubt ask your veterinarian or spend some time with an experienced mentor who can give you some hands-on education with a variety of dogs
Remember that bad bites are hereditary and breeding Staffords with incorrect bites will assure the continuation of the problem for generations to come As breeders it is our job to let judges know that correct bites are important to us Similarly judges can let us know that they will accept no less
Faulty BitesCorrect Bites
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
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SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
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THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
Males 14rdquo 28lbs
14 12rdquo3045lbs15rdquo3285lbs
15 12rdquo355lbs16rdquo 38lbs
Females14rdquo 24lbs
14 12rdquo2625lbs15rdquo2880lbs
15 12rdquo3131lbs16rdquo34lbs
Continued on next page
ldquoHeights Being Related to Weightsrdquo Size Proportion Substance
Height at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34
pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a
fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance
from withers to ground
Ideal Stafford ears should be
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function Absolute soundness is essential Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health welfare or soundness of this breed From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adverselyIf a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure
Continued on next page
The head should appear clean No wrinkle or bunched up expression One should strive for 23 to 13 ratio head to muzzle with a definite stop but not an EXAGGERATED stop or lack of stop The stop itself should be almost vertical The easiest way to determine accurate stop is to place your thumb on the stop and look at the angle of your thumb Do not be fooled by the profile view of the eye socket and mistake this for the stop The lip should be very clean thin and tight to the teeth meeting top and bottom with no flews or wrinkled fleshy or spongey excess thus giving the Stafford a somewhat serious expression at times The lip should not turn down at the end or be excessive Exaggerations of under jaw include total lack or under jaw weak under jaw or too strong an under jaw None of these are correct Depending upon the cleanness of the lip - this can be difficult to asses without a hands on going over
The nose itself may turn up slightly at the tip but keep in mind the plane of the muzzle and the head - they should be parallel to one another When the muzzle turns up more than the plane of the top skull the dog has a dish face and if the planes dip downward - a down face - neither is clean balanced and will be exaggerated in expression When the muzzle is too short or too long they will lack balance Ears can deceive on a glance so best to get your hands on the dogs head and feel for placement thickness of leather and size More on heads in a later article
Does the dog have sufficient length of leg Can you see daylight under himher If not is it due to a short upper arm or just overall shortness of leg all around A balanced Stafford should measure the same from the withers to the ground - as it does from the withers to the base of the tail set Staffords are a square breed They are not low to the ground or squatty They are not way up on leg either Enough leg enough back - not too much not too little Is there massive bone or fine bone Neither is balanced Staffords are square - BALANCED with no EXAGGERATION
Is the animal wider in front than looks natural or is it pinched in front Neither is correct The front legs should appear to drop directly down from the shoulder The front shouldnt appear to be lsquoinrsquo or lsquooutrsquo and MOST CERTAINLY certainly shouldnt look like a bulldog The legs straight no weakness at pastern but the tight well padded feet DO turn out a little Not a lot and not straight as in other terrier breeds The rear should appear strong - not HUGE and not weak and narrow - somewhat even to the front when viewed from above
There should be a definite waist line with approximately 4 fingers width between the last rib and the hip bone One should see that last rib as well showing no fat or wrinkle and sufficient tuck up from the profile
A Stafford is certainly well muscled yet not bunched muscle - long and lean muscle is much more suited to the breed and its original intended purpose Not a heavyweight boxer but more like a middleweight It must be able to move easily be active and agile Too much bunched muscle is exaggeration and the dog will lack balance Not enough and he will appear soft and will not function correctly Exaggeration of muscle in either direction will affect movement as well
Its all about a balance NO EXAGGERATION
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Standards
General AppearanceSmooth-coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile
CharacteristicsTraditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children
TemperamentBold fearless and totally reliable
Head and SkullShort deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black
EyesDark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark
EarsRose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable
MouthLips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws
NeckMuscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow
BodyClose-coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined
HindquartersWell muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind
FeetWell padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs
TailMedium length low-set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle
GaitMovementFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs
CoatSmooth short and closeColourRed fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable
SizeDesirable height at withers 36-41 cms (14 to 16 ins) these heights being related to the weights Weight dogs 13-17 kgs (28-38 lbs) bitches 11-154 kgs
FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
Last Updated - September 2000
Breed Standard (KC version)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed StandardsBreed Standard (AKC version) Terrier Group
General AppearanceThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog It should be of great strength for its size and although muscular should be active and agile
Size Proportion SubstanceHeight at shoulder 14 to 16 inches Weight Dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds these heights being related to weights Non-conformity with these limits is a fault In proportion the length of back from withers to tail set is equal to the distance from withers to ground
HeadShort deep through broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface black nose Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault Eyes--Dark preferable but may bear some relation to coat color Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Light eyes or pink eye rims to be considered a fault except that where the coat surrounding the eye is white the eye rim may be pink Ears--Rose or half-pricked and not large Full drop or full prick to be considered a serious fault Mouth--A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisorsThe lips should be tight and clean The badly undershot or overshot bite is a serious fault
Neck Topline BodyThe neck is muscular rather short clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders The body is close coupled with a level topline wide front deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins The tail is undocked of medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low It should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle A tail that is too long or badly curled is a fault
ForequartersLegs straight and well boned set rather far apart without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point the feet turn out a little Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed The feet should be well padded strong and of medium size
HindquartersThe hindquarters should be well muscled hocks let down with stifles well bent Legs should be parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws if any on the hind legs are generally removed Feet as in front
CoatSmooth short and close to the skin not to be trimmed or de-whiskered
ColorRed fawn white black or blue or any of these colors with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified
GaitFree powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hind legs
TemperamentFrom the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity This coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all-purpose dog
DisqualificationBlack-and-tan or liver colorApproved November 14 1989Effective January 1 1990
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
Australian National (ANKC version) Group Group 2 (Terriers)
General Appearance Smooth coated well balanced of great strength for his size Muscular active and agile Characteristics Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children Temperament Bold fearless and totally reliable Head And Skull Short deep though with broad skull Very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop short foreface nose black Eyes Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour Round of medium size and set to look straight ahead Eye rims dark Ears Rose or half pricked not large or heavy Full drop or pricked ears highly undesirable Mouth Lips tight and clean Jaws strong teeth large with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite ie upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws Neck Muscular rather short clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulder Forequarters Legs straight and well boned set rather wide apart showing no weakness at the pasterns from which point feet turn out a little Shoulders well laid back with no looseness at elbow Body Close coupled with level topline wide front deep brisket well sprung ribs muscular and well defined Hindquarters Well muscled hocks well let down with stifles well bent Legs parallel when viewed from behind Feet Well padded strong and of medium size Nails black in solid coloured dogs Tail Medium length low set tapering to a point and carried rather low Should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle GaitMovement Free powerful and agile with economy of effort Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear Discernible drive from hindlegs Coat Smooth short and close Colour Red fawn white black or blue or any one of these colours with white Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable Sizes Weight Dogs 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs) Bitches 11-154 kg (24-34 lbs) Desirable Height 36-41 cms (14-16 ins) at withers(these heights being related to the weights) Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog Notes Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
United Kennel Club (UKC version)Terrier Group Copyright 1992 United Kennel Club Inc Revised April 15 2007
History The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier crosses made in Great Britain in the late 1700s It was given the name Staffordshire in reference to an area where it was very popular to differentiate it from the other Bull and Terrier breeds
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1975
General Appearance The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smooth coated dog that possesses great strength for its size Although muscular it is active and agile
Characteristics This breed has indomitable courage high intelligence and tenacity Coupled with its affection for its friends and children in particular its quietness and trustworthy stability make it an all-purpose dog
Head The head is short and deep throughout with a distinct stopSKULL - The skull is broad and the cheek muscles are very pronouncedMUZZLE - the foreface is short with strong jaws and clean tight lipsTEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors bite the outer side of the lower incisors touching the inner side of the upper incisorsSerious Faults Badly overshot or undershot bitesEYES - Dark eyes are preferred but may bear some relation to coat color The round medium size eyes are set on to look straight ahead Dark eye rims are preferredNOSE - The nose is blackEARS - The rose or half-pricked ears are not largeSerious Faults Full drop ear Full prick ear
Neck The muscular rather short neck is clean in outline and widens gradually toward the shoulders
Forequarters The shoulders are well laid backFORELEGS - The straight well-boned forelegs are set rather far apart at the shoulders but show no looseness at the elbow The pasterns are strong and the feet turn out slightly
Body The body is close-coupled with a broad deep chest and well-sprung ribs The loins are fairly light and the topline is level
Hindquarters The hindquarters are well-muscledHIND LEGS - The stifles are well-bent The hocks are well let down The legs are parallel when viewed from behind Dewclaws are generally removed from the hind legs
Feet The strong medium-sized feet are well padded
Tail The medium-length tail is not docked It is low-set carried rather low and tapers to a point It does not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handleFaults Too long or badly curled tail
Coat The short smooth coat is close to the skin Neither the coat nor the whiskers are to be trimmed
Color Acceptable colors include red fawn white black any shade of brindle and blue with or without whiteSerious Faults Black and tan or liver
Height amp Weight Height measured at the shoulders ranges from 14 to 16 inches Weight ranges are as follows dogs 28 to 38 pounds bitches 24 to 34 pounds Weight depends on the height of the individual dog
Gait The free powerful agile movement is accomplished with an economy of effort When viewed from the front or the rear the legs move parallel There is a noticeable drive from the hind legs
Disqualifications Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid Viciousness or extreme shyness Albinism
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
January 2010Issue 1 Vol 1Articles include
Joseph Dunn - Hints to the NoviceSBT=Bulldog+Terrier
February 2010Issue 2 Vol 1Articles includeSBT Breed Seminar Raymond Crilly - Judges EdBreeders Code of SilenceSBT Exhibition Center(Past Crufts Wnners story NOT included)
March 2010Issue 3 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardBalance amp Movement - Judges EdPHPV - Talarsquos Story - HealthDemodectic Mange - Alternative Therapies for Treatments - Health(WKC stories NOT included)
April 2010Issue 4 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardRX For Whelping amp Caesarians - Breeders Ed What You See is What You GetThe Tragic Loss of Bloodlines amp Mentoring in America - Breeders EdA Very Special Boy Meets His 1st Stafford
May 2010Issue 5 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardTan Point Markings - AKA Black amp Tan JudgesBreeders EdStaffords in Working TrialsFibro Cartilawhat - HealthHow to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge Not Hope - Breeders Ed
June 2010Issue 6 Vol 1Articles includeInfo on Health TestingIllustrated Breed StandardGDC Genetics Interview Breeders EdBalance in the SBT JudgesBreeders EdOne By One - What YOU can doThe Disappearing Sperm - Breeders EdHealthSBT Breed Record Holders Part 1
July 2010Issue 7 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardDogs Who Fly - Dock DivingJudging My Way - Judges Exhibitors EdThe Holy GrailHow to Weight Pull with your Staffordshire Bull TerrierTrack Training - Starting OutFlyball - ldquoOrganized Chaosrdquo
August 2010 - VeteransIssue 8 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardGrey Muzzles amp Puppy Dog TalesStaying in the GameMy SunshineTammyAlfALSO may be viewed HERE
September 2010 Issue 9 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTraining Your StaffordForequartersWhat Price GloryEarly neurological StimulationALSO may be viewed HERE
October 2010 Issue 10 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardLiving With CushingsDont Steal My JoyWhat is Natural RearingUsing Genetic PedigreeALSO may be viewed HERE
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
The Stafford Knot Back Issues
November 2010 Issue 11 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardMiracles Do HappenNostalgiaThe Versatile StaffordThe Genetic PedigreeArnica MontanaAlso may be viewed HERE
December 2010 Issue 12 Vol 1Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardThe Breed TodayPuppies For ChristmasPets As TherapyUnderstanding Recessive GenesA Tribute To TrilbyWhen Things Donrsquot Go As PlannedAlso may be viewed HERE
January-February 2011 Issue 1 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardArthritisHow Cassie Became an AustralianObedience ChampionWhat is L2-HGATeaching Bite InhibitionThe Truth About VaccinesThe Eukanuba ExperienceQampA - ToplinesAlso may be viewed HERE
March - April 2011 Issue 2 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardCherish Every MomentImportance of Nutrition in Natural HealingWhat is CERFCompetitive ObedienceUnderstanding Judging ConsistencyHow Diatomaceous Earth WorksQampA - UnderjawAlso may be viewed HERE
May - June 2011 Issue 3 Vol 2Articles includeIllustrated Breed StandardTally Ho - Lure CoursingThe Topline of the SBTThe Rule of FivesInterview - Norman Berry (Rendorn)Renal Disease in CaninesHereditary Cataracts in StaffordsQampA - BitesAlso may be viewed HERE
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS
A lot of people rush and skip right past the opening four words of this portion of the Breed Standard - ldquoFrom the past historyrdquo - remember what this breed was bred for originally When taking in the assessment of the Stafford temperament this should not be forgotten No we donrsquot want raving lunatic unmanageable dogs on our hands nor do we want shy fearful cowering animals What we are striving for is bold confidence A dog who trusts that his owner will not put him in harms way and who will quietly confidently be on alert on his toes but in control A confident dog is not a loud dog nor is he obnoxious and rude
He understands lsquodog mannersrsquo and understands pack order A bold confident Stafford will not start a fight but he will also not back down from a challenge This is one important thing one must remember
when owning a Stafford The responsibility lies strictly on the dogs ownerhandler to always be in control of the dog and always make sure the dog knows that The ownerhandler must be confident in understanding and recognizing canine behavior and always know what to look for - signs that any trouble may occur If a Stafford gets noisy in the ring fires up or lsquotalks backrsquo this is normal and should be accepted This is no different that other terriers who are on their toes and asked to lsquosparrsquo in the ring A Stafford neednt be asked to spar nor should they be - but should already be on his toes at the ready but under control He is after all a terrier
Share TSK with someone Thank you to all of you for supporting TSK
Go hug your Staffords
Lynn Caswell Sr Editor
From the Editor
The Stafford Knot The Back Page
TSK WANTS YOU
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES EXPERIENCES IDEAS PLUS QUESTIONS FOR OUR QampA PAGE
TSK BENEFITS STAFFORD RESCUES WORLDWIDE BUT WE CANT HELP WITHOUT YOUR HELP
THINK ABOUT A GALLERY AD STUD AD BRAG CLASSIFIED OR BREEDER DIRECTORY AS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO HELP RESCUE PLUS ADVERTISE YOUR DOG KENNEL COMPANY OR PRODUCTS