I borrowed this from the English Setter club Code of Ethcis and I feels strongly it should apply to EVERY breeder and breed club: “I am the caretaker not only of the individual dog but of the reputation and welfare of the breed as a whole.” “It is incumbent upon me to set the example
Continue readingThere have been many articles on information good breeders suggest for post whelp health for the newborns and dam. Do a search for breeding on The Stafford Knot website in the Library section and you will find several interesting articles submitted by breeders from around the world. I wont go into too many details but
Continue readingSEND IN THE CLOWNS, THE (DOG) SHOW IS OVER If you show dogs, judge or breed dogs, you may agree that the dog sport has turned into a political circus and this well-known fancier is right but… September 7, 2017 | TheDogPress.com Carol Hawke, Guest Columnist As someone who wrote for the dog sport for
Continue readingI’m taking a break before continuing with my rant about breeding responsibilities because I felt it important to talk about who I am….really who I AM. Yes, it is true – I have bred a few litters of dogs over the last 14 years of SBT ownership – but thats only a tiny part of
Continue readingEvery time a post against blue Staffords is made a lot of people see them and yes this is the intent….however…what people are not realizing is that all these posts, posters and comments can be very hurtful to people also – there are people on FB who did their very best to find a good breeder
Continue readingTherapeutic grade essential oils are an excellent natural support system for both new puppies and your bitch. Here are a few oils we have used. Stress Away : This was invaluable to calm any anxiety, both for mama and breeder. Stress Away is a blend of Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Ocatea, Lavender and Vanilla, which is
Continue readingAt some point in a breeders lifetime they will experience losses. They will mate a bitch who misses conception, lose puppies, lose shows, lose friendships, lose your oldies, certainly lose money and sometimes – may even lose faith. Loss is just part and parcel of the experience. The way one deals with loss and how
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