SBT Breed Notes w/c 12th January 2026
Hello Again! Well, what a week that was! I hope you all stayed safe and warm and managed to get through the ice and snow without any trips or falls. I think the forecast for the coming week is warmer but I would still recommend wrapping up warm for Manchester Champ Show as it’s always a cold one when those doors are left open.
You may remember that I brought you an update back in November from Rhiannon Thomas, Secretary of the Anglesey Canine Society. Rhiannon had explained that the Society had a new Committee and were reinvigorating the Club after a few years of inactivity. Rhiannon has been in touch this week with a further update tom share with you all:
Happy New Year! It’s been a while (and you may think we’ve forgotten our manners) but Anglesey CS starts the year with a big Thank You for your kindness in giving our KC Accredited Seminar Day publicity in your Breed Notes, in November. We’re delighted to say the Seminars were a rollicking success, with a perfect number of participants (15) that made the group lively, but not intimidating for taking part. Christina Chapman was a revelation, her knowledgeable presentation combined with humour gave the day a real Feel Good factor ~ and everybody passed their Points of the Dog exam! Perfect! Thank You!
Then it was straight in to the preparations for our first Show ~ not only for the new Committee, but the first for Anglesey CS since 2019! And this comes along with a Handling Day, the next day ~ both events being a “Welcome Back!” celebration ~ “Love Me, Love my Dog” during Valentine’s Day week-end, 14 and 15 February next. As well as the usual AVNSC, we’ve scheduled a small number of breeds, numerically popular in North Wales, and we have the honour of welcoming top former Junior Handling legends Adrian Hili and Marina White to judge the Limited Show on Saturday then hosting the Handling Day on the Sunday.
It’s only a couple of weeks before Crufts, so a perfect opportunity to run off those winter cobwebs ~ and plenty of time to put the Handling Day Training into practice in time for the Big Day! It’s the same venue as the Seminars Day, mere minutes from the Britannia Bridge onto Anglesey, and an easy run along the A55 ~ so no excuses there!
If this message reaches you in time : we are accepting Postal Entries ~ these close on 21st January, while the Online Entries are open till the 27th on Fosse Data. Anyone wishing to receive a printed schedule via first class post, please telephone Hon Sec Rhiannon Thomas quickly on (01286) 673 105. There is an ansaphone ~ it’s a really long ring!
There is no 'closing date' for reserving a place on the Handling Day workshops (morning / afternoon) ~ please contact Hon Secretary Rhiannon Thomas on (01286) 673 105, or angleseysecretary@gmail.com, for the Information Sheet and Booking Form. But we already have places reserved, so be quick!
Meanwhile, thank you again for supporting the Accredited Seminars, it really was such a help ~ and we wish you, your breed and the Notes a happy and successful New Year! With best wishes, that you’re keeping safe and warm,
Regards,
Rhiannon Thomas
Thank you Rhiannon for that comprehensive update. I am so pleased to hear the Seminars were such a success and I hope your first show in several years is awesome – I am sure it will be!!
I have also had an update from Lesley McFadyen from East Anglia SBTC to share with you all:
Happy New Year to everyone!!!! Let's hope it's a good one for all of us
Your Club has some AMAZING news to start off the year....... we have been nominated in the 'Breed Club of the Year' category at the PAWSCARS awards.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1C3LEDZ4Eu/?mibextid=wwXIfr
This organisation is in its 11th year and holds an annual awards ceremony just before Crufts where they raise funds for both canine and children's charities, having donated £154,820 so far. Voting in all categories will commence next week (we will let you know when voting is open) and we hope, of course, that all of our members will vote for us and encourage friends and families to do so too
This is a gentle reminder to those who don't pay via standing order that subs are now due if you wish to renew your membership. Just let our membership secretary, Amanda Gold, know that you have renewed either via bank transfer(HSBC sort code: 40-16-57 acc no: 11344765 or Paypal (easbtclub@gmail.com - please use the 'friends & family' option). The current membership cost is £8. This includes your summer and winter magazine, entry into our member draws, and entry into the extra draws if you exhibit at our shows. We have decided to reduce the overseas membership cost to £8, aligning it with the UK fee. We will supply their magazines via an online link to eliminate postage costs and complications.
Our Club AGM will be held at The Millennium Centre, Red Lodge on Sunday 29th March. Any proposals for the agenda should be with the secretary by 24th January.
Entries are now open for our Spring Open Show, which is being held at The Elizabethan Centre, Whaplode Drove PE12 0GB on Saturday 11th April. Our judge for the day is Jamie Smith (Troystaff), with the Special Award Classes being judged by Kerrie Coombes (Niatona).
Online entries via Fosse Data
https://www.fossedata.co.uk/shows/East-Anglian-Staffordshire-Bull-Terrier-Club-April-2026.aspx
If you need a printed schedule sent to you please email easbtclub@gmail.com
Thanks to those who bought our Club calendars, and don't forget to send me any 'seasonal' photos during the year. You probably have lots of winter and Christmas ones fresh to hand - no time like the present!
Lesley x
Thank you Lesley for the update and information and what fantastic news about the Clubs nomination for the Pawscars!! As soon as the voting opens I am sure everyone will join me in making sure we get our votes in. Fingers crossed for a win!!
That’s about all for this week, have a great week and please let me know if you have any news you would like to share.
Clare Robinson-Cox
SBT Breed Notes w/c 5th January 2026
Hello Again. So 2026 has started off with snow, ice and freezing temperatures – not the best for dog walks though if your Staffords are like mine, they love a bit of snow! Just make sure their paws are cleaned of salt and grit when you get home as this can cause upset tummies if they lick their paws and ingest too much salt.
The last show results I shared were from LKA on 14th December and though this was the last Champ Show of the year, there have been quite a few Open Shows taking place so I’ll crack on and bring you as many results as I have found. Please remember, if you attend any shows, send the results to me and I will share with everyone.
On 21st December Boston and District held their Open Show at Newark Showground. Jayne Lewis (Karjaydan) was the scheduled judge but unfortunately had to withdraw due to family health issues. The replacement judge was Cheryl Satherley (Silkcroft) and from the 21 entries Cheryl’s main winners were:
BOB – HAMASON HEART’S ON FIRE 24.08.2024 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull (IMP ESP) x Hamason Belle O’ The Ball)
RBOB – ZAKDAN DEVIOUS DEVIL JW 06.06.2021 (CH Rubericla Black Starscream x Ellchansha Happy Ever After)
BPIB – KEEPASTAFF HALEY’S COMET (IMP DNK) 20.03.2025 ( Jackabyte Redemption A.I. x Keepastaff New Player Indy)
Well done all.
On Tuesday 30th December Worcester and Malvern Canine Society held their Open Show at the RKC Building, Stoneleigh Park. Judging Staffords was Keith Price and these classes were held in memory of Jim Beaufoy (Wyrefare) with rosettes for BOB, BP & BV sponsored by Barbara and Barbara-Ann Beaufoy and trophies for BOB, BP & BV donated by Pat Harkin.
Keith had 22 dogs, making 23 entries and 30 bitches, making 30 entries giving a superb total of 53 exhibits making 54 entries. His main winners were:
BOB – JANJOMA HEART AND SOUL AT MATRIXSTAFFS 02.04.2024 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x Janjoma Harvest Gold). She then went on to take Terrier Group 1 under Group judge and SBT Breed Specialist, Carl Dean (Kylestaff).
BPIB – KEEPASTAFF LET’S LOAD IT (IMP DNK) 20.03.2025 ( Jackabyte Redemption A.I. x Keepastaff New Player Indy)
BVIB – CH ELITEBULLS CHALLENGER JW 25.04.2017 (CH Eclypstaff Cuz I Can x Elitebull Elegance JW).
Carl Dean was also judging the AV Terrier classes and Staffords virtually cleaned up in these classes too:
AV Terrier Puppy was won by MILARKEBULL ELEVEN 29.01.2025 (CH Kamaristaff Royal Ransom At Bowtman JW x Blue Boy Winner At Milarkebull)
AV Terrier Junior was won by DUSKLIGHT SMALL TOWN BOY AT MASKALON 23.12.2024 (Fergiestaffs Polar Bear JW x Dusklight Cassiopeia)
AV Terrier Vetaran was won by CH CHISWELSTAFF BLACK VELVET AT KAMARISTAFF JW 23.11.2018 (Luthais Highland Fling x Chiswelstaff China Girl) and 2nd in this class was CH ELITEBULLS CHALLENGER JW 25.04.2017 (CH Eclypstaff Cuz I Can x Elitebull Elegance JW).
Well done everyone – a great day for our Breed!
On Thursday 1st January 2026 Coventry Ladies Kennel Society took place at The Sports Connexion, Coventry. Judging Staffords was Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale) and she had an entry of 10 dogs and 7 bitches making 17 in total. Her main winners were:
BOB – CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC 26.10.2018 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x Cwmcalon Lady Million For Gazstaff)
RBOB - HAMASON HEART’S ON FIRE 24.08.2024 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull (IMP ESP) x Hamason Belle O’ The Ball). She then went on to win the RESERVE BEST OF BREED TERRIER under Thomas Davison (Braxquin).
BPIB - MILARKEBULL ELEVEN 29.01.2025 (CH Kamaristaff Royal Ransom At Bowtman JW x Blue Boy Winner At Milarkebull)
Well done all.
On Saturday 3rd January Luton Canine Association was held at the RKC Building, Stoneleigh, and judging Staffords was Gary Owen (Tagstane). Gary had an entry of 17 exhibits and his main winners were:
BOB – BERRYSTOCK BEST KEPT SECRET 25.06.2022 (Balthazar V D Betuws Glorie x Berrystock Miss Firefly)
RBOB - HAMASON HEART’S ON FIRE 24.08.2024 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull (IMP ESP) x Hamason Belle O’ The Ball).
BPIB – KEEPASTAFF LET’S LOAD IT (IMP DNK) 20.03.2025 ( Jackabyte Redemption A.I. x Keepastaff New Player Indy). He then went on to take Puppy Group 4 under judge Daniel Roberts (Swansford).
Well done everyone.
On Sunday 4th January Lichfield Canine Society held their Premier Open Show at Bingley Hall, Stafford, and judging was Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl). His main winners were:
BOB – KALOSTAFF ES LO QUE ES JW 26.11.2022 (Alport Hallo Man x Busters Black Princess At Kalostaff)
RBOB – THEBILICIOUS TE AMO ATLOMSTAFFS 15.01.2024 (Aarukabulls Mantener La Fe For Thebilicious (IMP ESP) x Blazing Flame For Thebilicious)
BPIB – DURHAMSTAFF SHOOT TO THRILL 26.03.2025 (Jayneze Doctor Jimmy At Modlife x Northstaff Thunderstruck At Durhamstaff)
Congratulations all.
Also taking place on Sunday 4th January was Taunton and District Canine Association held at Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Taunton. The scheduled Stafford judge was Jason Kirk (Kirstaff) but he had to withdraw due to health issues. The replacement judge was Felicity Snook and her main winners were:
BOB - CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC 26.10.2018 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x Cwmcalon Lady Million For Gazstaff)
RBOB – CH HASBURYSTAFF TOP GUN JW (A.I.) 25.07.2023 (CH Rimorostaffs Hurricane Panda Among Pantycelyn (IMP NLD) x Gusonstaff Deal Me In)
BPIB – JAZOSTAFFS COTSWOLD GEM 20.03.2025 (CH Callastaff Son Of The Moon x CH Kamaristaffs Royal Gem At Jazostaff JW). She then went on to take TERRIER PUPPY GROUP 2 under Karen Thomas (Biggleswick).
CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC then went on to take TERRIER VETERAN GROUP 1, also judged by Karen Thomas, and then he went on to take BEST VETERAN IN SHOW under judge Christina Chapman (Bukris). Fantastic result – well done Team Kenny!!
Moving on to other news, I see that the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club AGM has been announced via their FaceBook page and it will be taking place on Sunday 22nd February 2026 at Wedges Mills, Cannock. If you are a Member of the Club, make sure you put the date in your diary. You should also have received your Members Only Ballot Papers for the forthcoming Open Shows in 2027 and the Champ Shows in 2029 and 2030. Make sure these are completed and returned by 30th January in the pre-paid envelope provided – the results will be announced at the AGM.
East Midlands SBTC have also announced their AGM and that will be taking place on Sunday 25th January at Overseal Village Hall, Swadlincote, starting at 9am. Their Open Show will be taking place immediately afterwards where Julie Gray (Aberstaff) will be judging.
I have had an update from The Potteries SBTC to confirm that their AGM will be announced shortly and Members will be notified by email. Dave McKimm, Secretary, has also confirmed the dates and judges for their forthcoming shows and these are:
Sun 15th Feb – Open Show – Jim McCarthy
Sat 18th Jul – Champ Show – Terri Morrell (dogs) and John Parker (bitches) with Frank Reader as Referee.
Sun 11th Oct – Open Show – Tracy Hamilton.
Interestingly, Tracy Hamilton is one of the proposed judges up for election for the SBTC Open Show in May 2027. As this potential appointment is within the 150 mile radius of the SBTC show and less than 12 months from Tracy’s confirmed judging appointment for The Potteries on 11th October 2026, I am not sure how this fits within the SBTC Club Rules for eligibility. I have also been led to believe that another of the 4 judges up for election for the May 2027 show is not eligible, but I have not had that officially confirmed as yet. I am sure all will be clarified at the AGM.
I have had an email from Jean Rundle, Secretary of the Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall, to remind you all of their 75 Class Open Show to be held on Sunday 15th February 2026 and Culm Valley Sports Centre, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1LL. Once again we are scheduling 6 classes of Staffordshire Bull Terriers and our judge for that show is LINDA HALL (GEORDIESTAFF) and it would be nice if we could receive a good entry for her please. Postal entries close Monday 26th January 2026 (Postmark) and Online entries close Monday 2nd February 2026 (Midnight) enter online at: www.onlineshowentry.com.
Thank you Jean – wishing you every success with your show and hope Linda gets a fabulous entry.
Finally, you may recall a few weeks ago I confirmed that Steve Bainborough, Public Relations Officer for the Breed Council, would be joining me in producing the Breed Notes. Steve has contacted me to say that he does not wish to continue with the Breed Notes as a joint endeavour and he has asked that his name and contact details are not included in my notes submissions as he does not wish to be seen to be endorsing these notes. Steve will be working on producing updates that he feels are valid and he will be submitting these notes separately to those I submit, though his notes will not be weekly, just as and when.
That’s about all for this week, have a great week everyone and remember to let me know if there is anything you want me to share.
Clare Robinson-Cox
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