The 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…
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28 pieces of writingNBISS MBISS Felix
Thank you Jackie Smart for these wonderful photos of Felix from the 2025 National Specialty weekend where he won Best of Breed under Craig Scanlon at the SBTCA National Specialty show and went on to win a Terrier group 4th place and the following day Select Dog under Karen Waltham at the SBTCA Supported show.
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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
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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 readingStafford Balance, Type and Movement
Let’s discuss balance, type and movement in the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a balanced blend of Bull plus Terrier but when we say we strive for an equal blend, are we picturing in our mind the original breeds used or modern day versions in this recipe? Many people today are picturing
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Staffords, Opinions, Judge, Words, Stafford Watch your words Wavemaker Staffords Sportsmanship
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Part two The first thing a Stafford judge should do upon entering the ring is to have a quick overall look at the dogs in their ring. On first observation, which ones exhibit breed type – ie look like a Stafford, have the classic balanced athletic Stafford outline. Which ones have the Stafford temperament, ie
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