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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53 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 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 readingMeaningful Breeding
Meaningful breeding means doing all the right things. Making thoughtful decisions. Planning carefully. Spending what it takes. Celebrating when things go well — and grieving when they don’t.
Continue readingStewards of Something Greater
In the world of dedicated breeding, it’s easy to be dazzled by the glitter of the show ring—the purple rosettes, the gold trophies, the spotlight of a win. Yet, behind every great dog, there stands a legacy. Decades of meticulous selection, careful planning, and sometimes heartbreaking setbacks, all undertaken by those who came before us.
Continue readingYour Success Doesn’t Diminish Mine
To my fellow breeders in this wonderful, challenging, and rewarding world, I’ve been reflecting on our community lately. It’s easy to sometimes feel like we’re on separate islands, focused solely on our own kennels, our own goals, our own ways of doing things. There can be a quiet sense of competition in the air. But
Continue readingNBISS 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.
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 reading2024 Top SBTCA Wavemaker Staffords
2024 was another exciting year for the “foremost all purpose” Wavemaker Staffords in The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America! #1 SBTCA Top Conformation Stafford MBISS GCHG CH Wavemaker Nonesuch TT DN CGCA CGCU TKN VHMA VSWB FITG CHIC (Felix) #1 SBTCA Top Agility Regular Stafford CH MACH5 Wavemaker Atlantica CD RE MXG2 MJB3 XF
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