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Fighting ticks and fleas naturally

Baltic Raw Amber This season we are attempting to fight the terrible tick issues here in the south by using...
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Using Young Living Essential Oils when breeding

 Essential Oils Meant to Boost Fertility (for humans and dogs alike) There are several essential oils that may have fertility...
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How To Identify a Responsible Breeder

So you have decided a purebred dog is for you - now you have begun searching for that perfect puppy....
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Breed Standard Breeding Judging Mentoring Sportsmanship

Consider the source

When we began to get involved in pure bred dogs we realized that everyone had an opinion and they weren't...
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Custodians of the breed

There is a disturbing trend happening in the dog world. It's not the first time this happened but it seems...
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Breed Standard Breeding Fitness Health History Judging Mentoring Sportsmanship Temperament

Our 2018 Crufts Experience

Breeders have many goals when they begin their journey with their chosen breed. For us our goal is to always...
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Not everyone loves Staffords

When filling out applications or interviewing for a Stafford puppy do not be surprised if breeders may ask you a...
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Ethical Breeder

I borrowed this from the English Setter club Code of Ethcis and I feels strongly it should apply to EVERY...
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Breed Standard Judging Mentoring Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship seems lost on some

Let's play a game. Here is an easy quiz we would love for you to take. It should be super...
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Post Whelp – a list of helpful info

There have been many articles on information good breeders suggest for post whelp health for the newborns and dam. Do...
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Preservation breeder or busine$$ breeder? PART 2

Moving forward from my last post of the same title (https://wavemakerstaffords.com/preservation-breeder-or-business-breeder/)  I want to share the experience of what can...
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When rescue cant fix it

There is no shame to ask for help when it is truly needed. I have known several breeders who have...
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“Send in the Clowns” (reposting from The Dog Press)

SEND IN THE CLOWNS, THE (DOG) SHOW IS OVER  If you show dogs, judge or breed dogs, you may agree...
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SBT Mentor & TSK Books
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SBT Mentor & TSK Books

If you live under a rock or dont have a FB or IG account you may not know about some...
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Not ‘just a breeder’
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Not ‘just a breeder’

I’m taking a break before continuing with my rant about breeding responsibilities because I felt it important to talk about...
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Preservation breeder or busine$$ breeder?
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Preservation breeder or busine$$ breeder?

Most people make a decision that they want a puppy. They want a puppy now. If they could go online...
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It’s only a paint job!
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It’s only a paint job!

Every time a post against blue Staffords is made a lot of people see them and yes this is the intent....however...what...
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Is it bragging or educating?
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Is it bragging or educating?

A person whom I admire in another breed recently got me thinking about what I, and others, often find frustrating...
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Using Young Living Essential Oils when whelping

Therapeutic grade essential oils are an excellent natural support system for both new puppies and your bitch. Here are a...
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Breed Standard Editorial Education History Judging Mentoring Preserving

Introduction To The Staffordshire Bull Terrier

By: Alan Mitchell (Hoplite) The Western Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society https://youtu.be/qnlHKlLdEd4 General Appearance—-Smooth coated, well balanced, of great strength for...
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