Living With a Stafford: Understanding Their Relationships With Other Animals
An honest look at dog sociability, prey drive, and responsible ownership. One of the questions I hear most often from people considering a Staffordshire…
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59 pieces of writingWhat Kind of Athlete Should a Stafford Be?
Originally posted on The Stafford Knot library blog https://thestaffordknot.com/what-kind-of-athlete-should-a-stafford-be/ Running. Is it important? It is an interesting question when discussing the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.…
Continue readingUnderstanding the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Standard
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Standard describes far more than individual anatomical features. It describes a dog whose temperament, construction and movement must work together.…
Continue readingThe Breed Beyond the Ribbons
Remembering why we show dogs. For more than two decades, dog shows have been part of my life. I have loved evaluating dogs, studying…
Continue readingThe Wisdom of Boundaries
On generosity, trust, and the wisdom of recognizing patterns. On generosity, trust, and lessons learned through experience. Dog breeding is built on relationships. We…
Continue readingApril and May 2025 were exciting!
MBISS GCHG Wavemaker Nonesuch TT DN CGCA CGCU TKN VHMA VSWB FITG CHIC – Felix –was recognized BEST OF BREED under judge Marie McNally at the SBTCO and then SD under judge Terri Cournoyer at Chintinimi KC Supported show. Felix was then awarded BEST OF BREED under judge Craig Scanlon at the 2025 SBTCA National
Continue readingMontgomery Kennel Club 2024
We traveled up to the Hatboro, Devon and MCKC weekend of shows once again. Felix did not disappoint! The first Hatboro show Felix was AOM under Martin Phillips. I did not enter the 2nd Hatboro shows as I was ringside mentoring for SBTCA JEC that day instead and I hold that job to a higher
Continue readingOverseas Judging Adventures
Recently we had the opportunity to travel to Australia and New Zealand where Lynn was invited to judge Staffords. What an honor and opportunity this was! The first show, The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Victoria was to be held on Saturday morning 9th March but the weather did not cooperate and their KC canceled
Continue readingStaffords and other Animals
The following page was written by a good friend and very smart woman, Beret Walsh, whom I respect a great deal. She put into words the very important topic of Staffords and how they interact with other animals so eloquently. Many of us find ourselves answering these questions daily. If you don’t know this breed
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