News
In this section are various articles of interest, some written by ourselves, some taken from other publications.
Fynn Takes Dog CC and Best In Show!!
On Sunday 18th July 2021 at the North West SBTC 75th Anniversary Championship Show Fynn - HAMASON FYNNBAR FIRECRAKER - was awarded his 1st CC by Harry Carter (Seastaff) and then went on to take Best In Show on the referee's decision - Kay Aspin (Scarthwaite) It was virtually 35 years to the day since a HAMASON dog was last awarded a CC. Back in 1986, our boy, Ben - CH HAMASON RED REKNOWN - was awarded his 3rd CC at Border Union under Lionel Hemstock (Jolihem). Ben also went on to take Best Of Breed on that day. Fynn was handled by…
Replacement Roof for the SBT Heritage Centre
Paddy Enfield
Ok folks we now have a dilemma that will affect the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Community "Worldwide". We have to ask ourselves a question !!! Do we want the Heritage Centre to carry on for the…
Linking The Past To The Present - Part 6
There are many other items that are of historical note that Gerald and Gwen left behind and a great place to see such memorabilia is at the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Heritage Centre, Albert Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7EW. The Centre has recently opened at this new venue and there is a separate article in The Stafford Knot covering this prestigious event. But for now, I will leave you with the words of Gerald Dudley himself, the link for me from the past to the present - a true gentleman of whom I have fond memories: "Once a Stafford owner, always a Stafford owner, is a very common remark to be heard in…
Linking The Past To The Present - Part 5
When Gerald died in 1982, shortly after Gwen had passed away, his niece, Pearl Wood (nee Dudley), who knew Harry quite well through his friendship with her Uncle and Aunt, invited Harry to have whatever Stafford memorabilia he wanted when the Dudley's house was cleared. Some older Stafford enthusiast may remember Pearl as she used to handle some of the Wychbury dogs, including Ch. Wychbury Kimson, who used to live with Pearl, but pictured here being handled by Gerald. Pearl was an amazing…
Linking The Past To The Present - Part 4
When Harry and Maureen arrived at Gerald and Gwen's, Gerald confirmed that Mr McKellar had indeed been and collected his "pick" of the litter. "But don't worry" said…
Linking The Past To The Present - Part 3
During 1970/1971, Harry began to attend various dog shows as an observer, thinking this dog-showing may be something he would like to try. From his upbringing and experience of Staffords, he already knew that, though Patch was loved, she was not of show quality, so his search for a suitable pup began. He and Maureen went to visit several breeders and looked at quite a few litters but decided, from his knowledge of the breed, that none of the puppies he saw were of the quality and breeding that he wanted for his first foray…
Linking The Past To The Present - Part 2
The show was a great success with twenty seven Staffords on show that day including: Shaws Jim (Jim the Dandy), Birche's Monty (Vindictive Monty), Peggs Joe (Fearless Joe), Harpers Dreadnought, Silver Queenie, Our Paddy, Foxalls Lady, Tranters Bessie, Brindle Tigress, Brindle Thelma, Hardwicke's Flossie, Smiths Brindle, Brave Nell, Shell Of Gold, Laws Queenie and Quick The Devil. The dogs that competed that…
Linking The Past To The Present - Part 1
LINKING THE PAST TO THE PRESENT By Clare Robinson-Cox (HAMASON) The origins of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as a breed is somewhat shrouded in mystery. It is agreed that there is a mixture of different terrier breeds involved but there has been much debate over the years as to what those different terrier breeds are. A major factor in this quandary is that historically, dogs were bred primarily for fashion, to fulfil certain functions or to partake in various sports and there was little importance placed upon maintaining records such as pedigrees. Without pedigrees, dogs are unable…
Seasonal poisoning risks: Common household threats
As you start to head through the wintery months towards Spring, there are a few things to be wary of in order to best look out for your dog. Poisons are a lot more common than you might think and your dogs inquisitive nature can lead them to sniffing the wrong things out - but learning to recognise common risks can make all the difference to your dogs health and safety. ANTI-FREEZE You may be aware of a recent announcement that as many as 50 cat deaths a…
Puppies Update:
Well, the babies are now 2 weeks old and went for their vet check yesterday. Mom and Babies are all doing fine!! Rowdy & Cru2 both have their eyes open today…