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 November in the evening and Mom and Babies are all doing well. Two new Albums have been created in our Gallery, one with pictures of the Relatives, the proud parents and grandparents. The other contains pictures of the Babies and will be updated regularly…
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. Some of the exhibits had been kinly donated by Stafford owners and…
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…
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 MPs that he had grown up with bull terriers as a child and backed a campaign to "reclaim the breed's good name". However, he said ministers were considering reforms to the law, expected to be announced early next year, in order to make sure dog owners face up to their responsibilities to control potentially dangerous animals. Dog charities have disclosed that they have seen an increase in the number of animals they…
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…
Children & Dogs
The most frequently bitten people are children. By the age of 14, about half of all children have been bitten by…
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 an illness when it is detected early. The dog owner should keep an accurate and detailed account of their dog's symptoms to help the veterinarian correctly diagnose and effectively treat the dog's illness or condition. Most canine illnesses are detected through a combination of various…