SBT Breed Notes w/c 23rd February
Hello Again! I hope you have all had a great week.
On Sunday 22nd February, Morecambe Bay and Cumbria SBTC held their Open Show where Dale Thomas (Pridesdale) was judging. Dale had an entry of 21 dogs with 17 present and an entry of 28 bitches with 21 present. His main winners were:
BB & BIS – BULLRICHS KNOCK IT OFF AT JAMNLOZ (IMP DEU) 14.02.2025 (Marstaff Lone Ranger x Bullrichs Hells Bells)
BD & RBIS – BULLBROTHERS MONTECRISTO 01.11.2023 (Pridesdale The Mean Machine x Marstaff Unforgiven)
RBB – VALGLO TIGERLILY WITH STAFFMASTER 14.12.2024 (Scouter Rogue One JW x Valglo Back To Black)
RBD – GEORDIESTAFF LOCAL HERO JW 04.04.2024 (Jodel’s Impact x Geordiestaff Nee Botha JW)
BPB & BPIS – TARAIEL AMAZING GRACE 18.07.2025 (Ch Cwmhaf Celtic Quest x Ch Taraiel Dupa Lipa)
BPD – STAFFRANOS ESQUIRE AT RAGNARSTAFFS 24.04.2025 (Fairlenium’s American Pie x Bella Z Bytynskiego Wzgorza Staffranos (IMP POL))
BVB & BVIS – ZAKSTAFF WINTERFELL JW 09.10.2015 (Ramblestaff Just Like Eddy x Zakstaff Black Duchess)
Well done everyone!
Also taking place on Sunday 22nd Feb was Rutherglen Canine Society Open Show where GLENSKYRA ARRAN AURORA FOR KARGONSTAFFS JW (05.03.2023 – Tagstane Tomahawk JW x Tillcarr River Of Fire) won BEST OF BREED. Well done Winnie, Paul & Jen!
On Sunday 15th February The Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall held their Open Show where Linda Hall (Geordiestaff) was judging. From an entry of 7 across 6 classes with 2 actually present Linda’s BEST OF BREED was CH HASBURYSTAFF TOP GUN JW (A.I.) – 25.07.2023 (Ch Rimorostaffs Hurricane Panda Among Pantycelyn (IMP NLD)) x Gusonstaff Deal Me In) – well done Charlie & Nigel!
Please don’t forget to vote for the EAST ANGLIAN SBTC in this year’s PAWSCARS awards – voting is still open so make sure you get it done now – and get your family and friends to vote for them too – let’s do this for Joyce!
https://www.thepawscars.org.uk
That’s about all I have time for this week, have a great week!
Clare Robinson-Cox
SBT Breed Notes w/c 16th February 2026
Hello Again! I hope you have all had a good week and managed to stay dry! I don’t think I have ever seen so much rain! But hopefully we will have a few dry days ahead now so that we can get out and about with the dogs.
On Sunday 15th February The Potteries SBTC held their Open Show where Jim McCarthy (Laochra) was judging. His main winners were:
BD & BIS – JAYNEZE DOCTOR JIMMY AT MODLIFE 24.04.2023 (CH Alport Highlander x Attitude Jingle Jangle At Jayneze (IMP RUS))
RBD & RBIS – POWERPACK SINGULARITY 06.12.2022 (CH Jackabyte Javikah x Powerpack Morgan Le Fay)
BPD & BPIS – JACOBEAUS THE LEGACY 05.04.2025 (CH Cwmhaf Celtic Quest x Jecanibo’s Stac Polly Of Jacobeaus (IMP NLD))
BB – KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL DUCHESS 16.02.2024 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x CH Chiswelstaff Black Velvet At Kamaristaff)
RBB & BVIS – CH ELLCHANSHA ONCE UPON A TIME JW 08.02.2018 (CH Rotherstaff Black Tie x Bullhawk Maybe Mytime)
BPB & RBPIS – TARAIEL AMAZING GRACE 18.07.2025 (CH Cwmhaf Celtic Quest x CH Taraiel Dupa Lipa)
Well done all.
Last weekend also saw West Midland Terrier Society hold their first Open Show of the year. Judging Staffords was Frank McConnellogue (Lonemoor) and from the 26 dogs he actually had present, his main winners were as follows:
BB & BOB – ELLCHANSHA CAST A SPELL 26.06.2023 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x CH Ellchansha Once Upon A Time JW). She then went on to take BEST IN SHOW – well done!!
RBB & RBOB – ELLCHANSHA PUT A SPELL ON YOU 26.06.2023 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x CH Ellchansha Once Upon A Time JW)
BPB – JAZOSTAFFS COTSWOLD GEM 20.03.2025 (CH Callastaff Son Of The Moon x CH Kamaristaffs Royal Gem At Jazostaff JW)
BD – KALOSTAFF ES LO QUE ES JW 26.11.2022 (Alport Hallo Man x Busters Black Princess At Kalostaff)
RBD – DUSKLIGHT SMALL TOWN BOY AT MASKALON 23.12.2024 (Fergiestaffs Polar Bear x Dusklight Cassiopeia)
BPD & BPIB - JACOBEAUS THE LEGACY 05.04.2025 (CH Cwmhaf Celtic Quest x Jecanibo’s Stac Polly Of Jacobeaus (IMP NLD))
Well done all.
Taking place on Sunday 15th February was Guildford & District Canine Society Premier Open Show where Cara Davani (Kebulak/Travella) was judging. From the 6 exhibits present, her main winners were:
BOB – CHEDANSTAFF DEVIL STAR ShCEX 03.09.2018 (CH Rubericla Black Starscream x She’s A Rock Star At Chedanstaff)
RBOB – MAYNESTAFF MORNING GLOW AT WONDERSTAFF 11.06.2021 (CH Gazstaff’s Man In Black For Antoniostaff JW ShCEX OSW x Sugar’s Shadow)
BPIB – VADELIZA DEVIL’S GOT ME AT MAIDENDALE 31.03.2025 (Sikaistaff Black Barrel At Cocostaff JW x Sikaistaff Dark Phoenix). She then went on to take Terrier Puppy Group 1 – well done!
Also taking place on Sunday 15th February was Gloucester and District Canine Society where John Steele (Saltcountry/Threadgold) was judging. His main winners were:
BOB – HAMASON SWEET LITTLE MYSTRY JW 09.11.2023 (CH Niatona Arlo Coombes x Hamason A Wish Away). He then went on to take TERRIER GROUP 3, also under John Steele – well done Barney and Spencer!!
BPIB – JAZOSTAFFS COTSWOLD GEM 20.03.2025 (CH Callastaff Son Of The Moon x CH Kamaristaffs Royal Gem At Jazostaff JW) and she also went on to take TERRIER PUPPY GROUP 2, also under John Steele – well done Daisy and Cath!!
That’s about all for this week, have a great week!
Clare Robinson-Cox
SBT Breed Notes w/c 9nd February 2026.
Hello Again! I hope you have all had a great week even though the weather has not been great. Let’s hope we have a few more sunnier days coming our way over the coming weeks.
Last weekend saw the Western SBTS hold their Open Show at Mark Village Hall, Highbridge on Saturday 7th February where Justin Watson (Sparkstaff) was judging. Justin had an entry of 40 exhibits and from those present, his main winners were:
BB & BIS – HAMASON HEART’S ON FIRE JW 24.08.2024 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull ShCEX (IMP ESP) x Hamason Belle O’The Ball)
RBB & RBIS – ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW 27.06.2021 (Ch Rubericla Black Starscream x Illori Bootie Luv)
BPB & BPIS – TARAIEL AMAZING GRACE 18.07.2025 (Ch Cwmhaf Celtic Quest x Ch Taraiel Dupa Lipa)
BVB & BVIS – CH ILLORI BELIEVE IN ME JW 31.10.2016 (Ch Zakstaff Whats The Story At Molru x Oscellsie Tiger Lilly At Simazyanya)
BD & BOS – CH HASBURYSTAFF TOP GUN JW A.I. 25.07.2023 (Ch Rimorostaffs Hurricane Panda Among Pantycelyn (IMP NLD) x Gusonstaff Deal Me In)
RBD – CASAILS FIGHT OR FALL 23.04.2024 (Casails Like A Hurricane x Kodaknott Duckin El Del Casails)
No Puppy Dogs Present
BVD – ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW 30.08.2014 (Antroboss Tempesta Nera x Oscellsie Tiger Lilly At Simazyanya)
A good day for all the Girls, taking all of the top honours. Well done everyone!
On Sunday 8th February the Terrier Club of South Wales held their Premier Open Show at Monmouth School Sports Hall where Tash Walker (Teshleystaff) was judging. Tash had an good entry of 20 from 19 exhibits and her main winners were:
BB & BOB - HAMASON HEART’S ON FIRE JW 24.08.2024 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull ShCEX (IMP ESP) x Hamason Belle O’The Ball)
BD & RBOB – CH GAZSTAFF’S MAN IN BLACK FOR ANTONIOSTAFF JW ShCEX OSW 26.10.2018 (Ch Elitebulls Challenger JW x Cwmcalon Lady Million For Gazstaff)
RBB – AUCHDARAN KISS FULL OF FIRE 02.12.2020 (Ch Alport Highlander x Crudha Magic Katie (IMP SWE))
RBD – HAMASON SWEET LITTLE MYSTRY JW 09.11.2023 (Ch Niatona Arlo Coombes x Hamason A Wish Away)
BPB & BPIB – JAZOSTAFFS COTSWOLD GEM 20.03.2025 (Ch Callastaff Son Of The Moon x Ch Kamaristaffs Royal Gem JW)
BPD – CELYNSTAFF COLLIERS LAD 15.03.2025 (Welshstaff Celtic Warrior x Auchdaran Kiss Full Of Fire).
Well done everyone!
Also taking place on Sunday 8th February was the Sporting Terrier Association of Yorkshire Premier Open show where Simon Green (Cocostaff) was scheduled to judge. Unfortunately Simon has to withdraw and replacement judge for the day was Gillian Griffiths. From an entry 0f 8 exhibits with 5 present, Gillian found her winners as follows:
BOB – SIKAISTAFF THUG ROSE FOR ELMISSICO JW 17.01.2024 (Jasamarch Celtic Lad x Sikaistaff Fire Within)
RBB – LLANSTAFFS THE ONE AT RIGANTONA 26.03.2023 (Ch Tillcarr Fire Coanda JW x Llanstaff Double Valentine)
There were no puppies present.
Well done everyone.
Going back a couple of weeks to Saturday 24th January, Newton Abbot and South Devon Canine Society held their Open Show where CH HASBURYSTAFF TOP GUN JW A.I. 25.07.2023 (Ch Rimorostaffs Hurricane Panda Among Pantycelyn (IMP NLD) x Gusonstaff Deal Me In) took 1st Open and BEST OF BREED and then went on to take TERRIER GROUP 1 under judge Sharon Conue! Great result for Nigel and Charlie and for our Breed – well done!
Shows where entries are still open are as follows, so make sure you get your entries in as soon as possible:
National Terrier Championship Show is taking place on Saturday 4th April at Bingley Hall, County Showground, Stafford. Judging Staffords will be John Parker (Nettleworth) judging DOGS and Steve Thomas (Samtan) judging BITCHES. BEST IN SHOW judge is John Scanlan (Pantycelyn) who will also be the referee if he his services are required. Entries are available via Higham Press and close at 12 NOON on 18th March, so a little while yet – but don’t forget to enter!
Northern Counties SBTC Open Show is taking place on Sunday 1st March at Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall near Selby where Tash Walker (Teshleystaf) will be judging. Postal entries close on Saturday 14th February (postmark) and online entries via Fosse Data close at MIDNIGHT on Wednesday 18th February at midnight.
Kent County Canine Association are holding their Open Show on Sunday 22nd February at The Market Hall, Maidstone, Kent. Judging Staffords on the day will be Craig Kerry (Jacobeaus) and the Terrier Group is being judged by Spencer Cox (Hamason). Entries are available via Fosse Data and close on Thursday 5th February at midnight.
Bridgend & District Kennel Association are holding their Premier Open Show on Sunday 1st March at Cwmbran Stadium, Cwmbran. Judging Staffords on the day will be Jayne Lewis (Karjaydan). Entries are available via Fosse Data and close online at midnight on Sunday 15th February.
Crufts entries have been announced with a great entry of 393 making it the 5th top entry overall. The split is 182 dogs (Karon Jackson) and 211 bitches (Martin Grimwood). Well done to both of you.
Finally, don’t forget to vote for East Anglia SBTC in the Pawscars. Here is the link so make sure you do it NOW!!
https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/Z2EnKE2M/i/6750167/q/14410314
Have a great week everyone!
Clare Robinson-Cox
SBT Breed Notes w/c 2nd February 2026
It is with a heavy heart that I bring the sad news of the passing of Joyce Shorrock just a few days after celebrating her 100th birthday. I will hand over to Lesley McFadyen of the East Anglia SBTC, who came to know Joyce so well over the years.
“Some of you may have already seen this sad news online. This week sees the end of an era. On Monday afternoon (26th January) our Club's Founder Member, Joyce Shorrock, passed away peacefully at her home with her family, having celebrated her 100th birthday last week. Some of you will have met or spoken with Joyce over the years, but many will only know her name through the legacy she has left behind.
Joyce first became involved in Staffordshire Bull Terriers herself in the 1950s and soon established a name for herself as a consistent breeder of quality dogs bearing the Eastaff kennel name, ten of which became UK Champions as well as other multiple show winners, and six of which became Australian Champions and laid foundations for kennels there. Ch Eastaff Danom sired multiple champions himself and is the dog featured on our Club logo. In the early 1970s Joyce had the vision to see that a Breed Club based in the East Anglian area would be a great way to bring owners and lovers of the breed together, not just for exhibition, but as a friendly community, to help and support each other. It is because of Joyce's vision we are here today, that Club being formed in 1973 with Joyce serving as Secretary from the inception until 2000 at which point she stepped in to the role of President, and subsequently Patron of the Club, always maintaining the same interest and enthusiasm as she had had from the early days. She has always been our Club's biggest supporter.
As a judge Joyce's integrity was unquestionable and her opinions sought around the world. She judged the bitches at our Club Silver Jubilee show in 1998 and dogs at Crufts in 2000 as well as her many other appointments worldwide, she was often to be found speaking at seminars and she co-wrote the book 'The Ultimate Staffordshire Bull Terrier' with her good friend Clare Lee (Constones SBTs).
Over many years the help and advice Joyce will have offered to so many is remarkable. Many of you will have spoken to her in your quest to find a SBT puppy. For myself, I can only say that Joyce has been my mentor and guiding light since we first met. I was fortunate in that I became 'designated driver' for her and June Bennett to many shows and SBT events over the years, which meant I had the privilege of listening to their wisdom on our trips. Even up to present day Joyce has always maintained her interest in and love of the breed and I'm sure it was her Stafford spirit that saw her through that 100th birthday last week, surrounded by family, friends and tributes from so many of you.
The Committee will be honouring Joyce's memory throughout the year and we would love you to share your memories and tales of an absolute legend in our world. If you send through any memories you have they will be shared in our magazine later in the year
The family will organise a gathering at some point for those that would like to come and celebrate her wonderful life. Meanwhile they ask that anyone wishing to donate in memory of their mum should give to the Senior Staffy Club to help the 'oldies'
https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/2446#!/DonationDetails
Joyce was extremely proud to know that the Club has been nominated for the Pawscars awards this year - I think now we have to do our utmost to ensure HER Club is the winner. If you haven't already voted you can do so via this link. Please share it with all of your family and friends.
https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/Z2EnKE2M/i/6750167/q/14410314
Let's do this for Joyce x”
Thank you Lesley – and thank you Joyce.
Clare Robinson-Cox
SBT Breed Notes w/c 26th January 2026
Hello Again! Well, that’s January virtually over and if any of you have been doing “Dry January” – well done!!
On to some results. On Sunday 25th January East Midlands SBTC held their first Open Show of the year at Overseal Village Hall in Derbyshire. This is a lovely venue with easy access and a decent sized room for the ring. There is a further room to the side which gives more space for crates and a little kitchen which the lovely ladies of the Committee make full use of, cooking up some smashing bacon and sausage cobs for breakfast.
Judging on the day was Julie Gray (Aberstaff) and Julie had an entry of………………………. Her main winners were as follows:
BB & BIS - HAMASON HEART’S ON FIRE 24.08.2024 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull ShCex (IMP ESP) x Hamason Belle O’The Ball)
BD, RBIS & BOS – BIGGLESWICK DEVILS DREAM 18.01.2024 (Biggleswick Mr Tom (A.I.) x Tilicious Whatever At Biggleswick)
RBB – BERRYSTOCK AGAMEMNON 27.03.2024 (Balthazar V D Betuws Glorie x Berrystock Miss Spitfire)
RBD – KALOSTAFF ES LO QUE ES JW 26.11.2022 (Alport Hallo Man x Busters Black Princess At Kalostaff)
BPD & BPIS – SHARMARA FIDELIUS CHARM 06.07.2025 ( CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull (IMP ESP) ShCex x CH Sharmara Patronus Charm)
BPB – HAMMYSTAFF LOVE YOURSELF 16.04.2025 (Denochi’s Pride The Dominant x Ch Hammystaff Love Bomb)
BVD & BVIS – ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW 30.08.2014 (Antroboss Tempesta Nera x Oscellsie’s Tiger Lilly At Simazyanya)
Well done everyone.
Just prior to the show, the Club held their AGM and Jay Rogers, Hon Secretary, posted this update afterwards, which I am sure he won’t mind me sharing with you all:
Our Annual General Meeting took place today, and we are pleased to welcome our new Committee members: Mr. Steve Parry, Mr. Spencer Cox, and Mrs. Clare Robinson-Cox. The rest of the Officers and Committee remain the same.
A big thank you to everyone who turned out today for our first Show of the year. A special thanks is also due to our judge, Julie Gray. We wish her safe travels home.
Well done to all the winners at today's Show and we hope to see you all at the next one!
Forthcoming shows where entries are still open. If you are VERY quick you can still get your entry in for the Western SBTS Open Show which takes place on Saturday 7th February at Mark Village Hall, Highbridge. Justin Watson (Sparkstaff) will be judging. Postal entries have already closed but online entries via Higham Press can still be made until MIDDAY on Friday 30th January.
The Potteries SBTC Open Show is taking place on Sunday 15th February at Whitmore Village Hall, Newcastle, Staffordshire where Jim McCarthy (Laochra) will be judging. Online entries via Fosse Data close at midnight on Sunday 1st February.
Morecambe Bay and Cumbria SBTC Open Show is being held on Sunday 22nd February and this is the Club’s Ruby Anniversary Year so I am sure the Officers and Committee will be doing their best to ensure a most memorable show. Judging on the day will be Dale Thomas (Pridesdale) and this will take place at their usual venue of Cockerham Village Hall, Cockerham which is just a very short drive from Junction 33 of the M6. Entries are open via post until Monday 2nd February (postmark) and online via Fosse Data until midnight on Monday 9th February.
Northern Counties SBTC Open Show is taking place on Sunday 1st March at Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall near Selby where Tash Walker (Teshleystaf) will be judging. Postal entries close on Saturday 14th February (postmark) and online entries via Fosse Data close at MIDNIGHT on Wednesday 18th February at midnight.
Newark & District Canine Society hold their Open Show at the Newark & Notts Agricultural Showground on Saturday 21st February. Judging on the day will be Anne Preston (Kahamaia), a change from the published judge, Tash Walker (Teshleystaff). Entries are available online via Fosse Data until midnight on Monday 2nd February.
Kent County Canine Association are holding their Open Show on Sunday 22nd February at The Market Hall, Maidstone, Kent. Judging Staffords on the day will be Craig Kerry (Jacobeaus) and the Terrier Group is being judged by Spencer Cox (Hamason). Entries are available via Fosse Data and close on Thursday 5th February at midnight.
That’s about it for this week, have a great week!
Clare Robinson-Cox
SBT Breed Notes w/c 19th January 2026
Hello Again! I hope you have had a good week.
Let’s start this week with a celebration for a very special Lady who has reached the amazing milestone of 100 years young!! Joyce Shorrocks of the Eastaff Kennel has celebrated her 100th birthday this week – on 20th January. Joyce is the Lady who pointed my Dad (Harry Robinson) in the direction of Gerald & Gwen Dudley (Wychbury) to buy his first “show Stafford” – so, over 50 years on Joyce, you have a lot to answer for!! I remember Stotter (CH Eastaff Lil’ Stotter) coming to stay with us for a few days and he was allowed to stay in the “best room” – even I wasn’t allowed in the “best room”!! I hope you had a super day Joyce and I am sure all of our readers join me in wishing you many more Happy Returns.
Now, on to the business of show results – and we are off! First Champ show of the year took place on Thursday 15thJanuary in Sandylands Hall at Stafford County Showground – “The Classic” – Manchester Dog Show Society. Judging on the day were Gareth Thomas (Gazstaff) awarding his first set of C.C.’s in the dog ring and Isidoro Martinez (Bullbrothers) awarding his second set of C.C.’s in the bitch ring. With 63 dogs and 93 bitches making a total of 147 with 156 entries, their main winners were:
DCC & BOB – ELLCHANSHA CHARM THE DEVIL AT MOORSTAR JW 26.06.2023 (Ch Elitebulls Challenger JW x Ch Ellchansha Once Upon A Time JW). This was Henley’s crowning award – congratulations to Natalie on the breed’s latest champion – well done!!
RDCC – ELITEBULL VALENTINE JW 09.04.2024 (Pridesdale The Redemption x Niatona Pandora’s Box To Elitebull)
BPD & BPIB – KEEPASTAFF LET’S LOAD IT (IMP DNK) 20.03.2025 (Jackabyte Redemption A.I. x Keepastaff New Player Indy)
BVD – CH BIGGLESWICK SPLASH OG GINGE 28.03.2015 (Aymstaff Money’s Too Tight x Biggleswick Encore Une Fois)
BSpBeD – GEORDIESTAFF TOON ARMY 04.04.2024 (Jodel’s Impact x Geordiestaff Nee Botha JW)
BCC – GEORDIESTAFF HADAWAY PET 04.04.2024 (Jodel’s Impact x Geordiestaff Nee Botha JW)
RBCC – HAMASON HEART’S ON FIRE 24.08.2024 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull (IMP ESP) x Hamason Belle O’The Ball)
BPB – JAZOSTAFFS COTSWOLD GEM 20.03.2025 (Ch Callastaff Son Of The Moon x Ch Kamaristaff Royal Gem)
BVB & BVIB – CH CHISWELSTAFF BLACK VELVET AT KAMARISTAFF JW 23.11.2018 (Luthais Highland Fling x Chiswelstaff China Girl)
BSpBeB & BSpBeIB – SIKAISTAFF LIL MONSTER AT KAMIFLO JW 17.01.2024 (Jasamarch Celtic Lad x Sikaistaff Fire Within)
Well done everyone – a great start to the year!
On Sunday 18th January North West SBTC held their Open Show where Cally Seymour (Dekayro) was the scheduled judge. Unfortunately Cally had to withdraw at the last minute due to illness. I hope you are feeling better Cally and I hope we will see you back out and about exhibiting and judging very soon.
I am sure the Club were initially in a panic to find a replacement judge at short notice but the Officers and Committee pulled it off and Kerrie Coombes (Niatona) stepped into the breach to make sure the show went ahead as planned. With a total entry of 55 exhibits from 24 dog entries and 36 bitch entries making 60 entries overall, Kerrie found her winners as follows:
BB & BIS - HAMASON HEART’S ON FIRE 24.08.2024 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull (IMP ESP) x Hamason Belle O’The Ball)
BD, RBIS & BOS – BEINN A BHUIRD WITH AZZGEM 30.11.2021 (Magicgem Daredevil For Shawrigg x Kenynten Cranberry)
RBB, BPB & BPIS – BULLRICHS KNOCK IT OFF AT JAMNLOZ (IMP DEU) 14.02.2025 (Marstaff Lone Ranger x Bullrichs Hells Bells)
BVB & BVIS – LEGENDSTAFF SWEET LADY CUM GEORDIESTAFF (IMP ESP) JW 20.02.2018 (Legendstaff Enjoy Da Ride x Legendstaff Gossip Girl)
RBD – MATRIXSTAFFS KNIGHT STAR JW 08.12.2022 (Ch Elitebulls Challenger JW x Ch Matrixstaff Black Beauty)
BPD – PROUDSTAFF DAY TRIPPER 03.05.2025 (Ch Catstaffs Used To x Catstaffs Say Goodbye)
Well done to all of the winners and, from what I hear, the new venue was great – well done North West SBTC.
On Saturday 10th January Coalville and District Canine Society held their Open Show at the RKC Building, Stoneleigh. Judging Staffords was Luke Thorley (Crewestaff) and I believe that this was his first judging appointment. Luke had 26 exhibits making 26 entries – a super entry for a Premier Open Show. Luke found his winners as follows:
BOB – TILLCARR FIRE SOLDIER JW 27.02.2023 (Ch Elitebulls Challenger JW x Ch Tillcarr Baptism Of Fire JW)
RBOB – SHARMARA LARNUM INFLAMARI AT DUFFMAN JW 17.12.2023 (Hamason Suspended By Stars At Sharmara x Sharmara Expelliarmus)
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 TERRIER PUPPY GROUP 4 under judge Dawn Innett. Well done Team “Sniper” – so pleased for you all!!
Going back to Sunday 4th January, Consett Canine Society held their Premier Open Show at Temple Park Leisure Centre, South Shields. Judging Staffords was Simon Green (Cocostaff) with a fantastic entry of 30and his winners were as follows:
BOB – POWERPACK SINGULARITY 06.12.2022 (Ch Jackabyte Javikah x Powerpack Morgan Le Fay). He then went on to take TERRIER GROUP 2 – well done!
BPIB – MILARKEBULL ELEVEN 29.01.2025 (Ch Kamaristaffs Royal Ransom At Bowtman x Blue Boy Winner At Milarkebull). She then went on to take TERRIER PUPPY GROUP 1 – well done!
Forthcoming shows where entries will be closing shortly are:
Northern Counties SBTC Open Show taking place on Sunday 1st March at Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall near Selby where Tash Walker (Teshleystaf) will be judging. Postal entries close on Saturday 14th February (postmark) and online entries via Fosse Data close at MIDNIGHT on Wednesday 18th February at midnight.
The Western SBTS Open Show takes place on Saturday 7th February at Mark Village Hall, Highbridge where Justin Watson (Sparkstaff) will be judging. Postal entries close on Saturday 24th January (postmark) and online entries via Higham Press close at MIDDAY on Friday 30th January.
This coming weekend sees East Midlands SBTC hold their Open Show at Overseal Village Hall, Woodville Road, Overseal, DE12 6LU on Sunday 25th January. The show opens at 10.30am with judging starting at 11.00am. Judge for the day is Julie Ann Gray (Aberstaff) so get yourselves along to support Julie and the Club – I know the bacon sandwiches are excellent, so what other reason do you need?
Have a great week and I look forward to catching up with you again next week.
Clare Robinson-Cox
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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