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Wanna see some healthy canine sperm?

They say that you can tell the difference in semen quality of correctly balanced raw fed dogs and that of...
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Staffords and other Animals

The following page was written by a good friend and very smart woman, Beret Walsh, whom I respect a great...
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Breeding Editorial

Why you wait

Warning - this will trigger some! I receive emails, calls and even some texts weekly from people who are wanting...
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Wavemaker Makes Waves Again

Wavemaker Staffords is extremely proud to share that 2023 was a history making year for the breed with three Staffords...
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The Tudor Rose

The Tudor rose is, of course, the most poignant symbol, and graphic propaganda as well, of the Tudor dynasty and...
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Faults and Serious Faults in the Stafford 

In the country of origin, UK, at the end of the written Breed Standard for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier it...
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Editorial

Is it flattery?

The phrase "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" originated from Oscar Wilde's famous quote, "Imitation is the sincerest form...
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Looking for a Stafford?

Questions you should ask potential breeders. When going to select your Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy, there are several very important...
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SBTCA National weekend

We are still on the road after the 2023 SBTCA National Specialty weekend in OKC but I wanted to make...
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Revisiting interviews

Remember, the name explains what the breed should exemplify—Bull AND Terrier.
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Breeding Mentoring Preserving

Protect and Preserve

I found this online. What are your thoughts? I like the concept but I prefer to mentor not simply sell...
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Stafford 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...
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Announcements Show News

Felix is a cover boy

https://sbtca.com/members/staff-status/staff-status-winter-2022/
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Editorial History

A Stafford By Any Other Name

Every so often, you hear people ask why some insist on calling Staffordshire Bull Terriers "Staffords,” avoiding the use of...
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Breed Standard Judging

Latest Show News

Sunmaid KC Fresno California - Stafford Showdown weekend Select Dog (SBTCA Supported) - Judge: Anita Zagraniczny Best of Breed (SBTCA...
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Judging Preserving Rant Sportsmanship

Watch your words

Recently I have been hearing about some Stafford enthusiasts who are more concerned with making sure their egos are fed...
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Education Preserving

State of the Stafford

When I, along with other breeder judges, were asked to briefly speak on The State of the Stafford for an...
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Behavior Breed Standard Education Temperament

Expected Temperament

Temperament: From the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage, high...
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Judging the Stafford

Part two The first thing a Stafford judge should do upon entering the ring is to have a quick overall...
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Breed Standard Education Health Judging Preserving

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS), also sometimes referred to as Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (or BOAS) refers to a group of...
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