News
In this section are various articles of interest, some written by ourselves, some taken from other publications.
Our Puppies have arrived!!
Tess and Cruz are proud to announce the safe arrival of their 3 Boys. They were born on Saturday 9th…
Our Visit to the Heritage Centre
We visited the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Heritage Centre on Saturday 2nd November and what a fantastic time we had! There was so much to see that we will definitely be going back again.…
The SBTC Training Club: June 2013
“Tess is a regular at the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Handling. The training club venue of The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Training Club is held every Tuesday evening at Pelsall Labour Club Church Road Pelsall Walsall WS3 4QW 8.00 pm to 10.30 pm with a fantastic car park at the rear with simple access to the venue. This is a new venue as the old one closed in April…
Staffordshire bull terriers are 'perfectly harmless', says minister - Telegraph
The dogs, affectionately known as “Staffies”, are not on the government’s banned list and most of the breed posed no threat to humans, according to Jim Paice, the agriculture minister. Mr Paice told…
SBT Breed Council Cause of Death Survey
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is conducting an age at, and cause of, death survey on SBT’s which have died post-1995 in the British Isles. The objective is to establish the normal lifespan of the breed, with supportive data, and to see if there are any causes of death with a significantly higher than expected prevalence, especially in dogs dying prematurely.…
Children & Dogs
The most frequently bitten people are children. By the age of 14, about half of all children have been bitten by a dog. The overwhelming majority of bites occur in children under nine years of age, sometimes resulting in both physical and emotional damage. Through an understanding of canine behavior and preparation for what to do in the event of a canine confrontation, many such bites can be avoided. Most dogs are fun and safe to be with, but certain dogs, and it's hard to tell which ones, have their own set of…
Symtoms Of Pain In Dogs
Symptoms of Pain and Illness in Dogs Dog owners, who recognize the early signs and symptoms of illness or pain in their dogs, will not only relieve their loved one’s suffering but may also be able to save themselves an expensive trip to the veterinarian. Not only is it important to recognize these signs early to relieve pain and suffering, but it is much more effective to treat…