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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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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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$$ breeder? PART 2
Moving forward from my last post of the same title (https://wavemakerstaffords.com/preservation-breeder-or-business-breeder/) I want to share the experience of what can...
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When rescue cant fix it
There is no shame to ask for help when it is truly needed. I have known several breeders who have...
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“Send in the Clowns” (reposting from The Dog Press)
SEND IN THE CLOWNS, THE (DOG) SHOW IS OVER If you show dogs, judge or breed dogs, you may agree...
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SBT Mentor & TSK Books
If you live under a rock or dont have a FB or IG account you may not know about some...
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Not ‘just a breeder’
I’m taking a break before continuing with my rant about breeding responsibilities because I felt it important to talk about...
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Preservation breeder or busine$$ breeder?
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!
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?
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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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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What’s in a color?
Perhaps the time has come to revise the color section of our breed standard. Maybe it should read - “All...
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Illustrated Breed Standards
TSK Illustrated Breed Standard - AKC version TSK Illustrated Breed Standard - KC version If you have been reading this...
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Lessons Learned
At some point in a breeders lifetime they will experience losses. They will mate a bitch who misses conception, lose...
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Construction In Relationship To Movement
This article is an attempt to give a shortened version about construction as it relates to movement of the dog. ...
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