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SBT Breed Notes w/c 13^th April 2026

Hello Again!  I hope that you have all had a fabulous Easter.  I have got LOADS of results to bring you so I will crack on straight away!

Firstly, on Easter Saturday, 4^th April, National Terrier held their Championship Show at Stafford County Showground.  Judging dogs was John Parker (Nettleworth) and judging bitches was Steve Thomas (Samtan). John had an entry of 91 from 84 dogs, with 13 absentees leaving 71 dogs actual.  Steve had an entry of 101 from 92 bitches, with 5 absentees leaving 87 bitches actual.  Their main winners were as follows:

BCC & BOB – BULLRICHS KNOCK IT OFF AT JAMNLOZ (IMP DEU) 14.02.2025 (Marstaff Lone Ranger x Bullrichs Hells Bells). 1^st in Junior from a class of 11 with 10 present.

DCC – CH CWMHAF CELTIC QUEST 29.03.2022 (Jasamarch Celtic Lad x Dajast Vixen At Cwmhaf). 1^st in Open from an entry of 13 with 10 present.

RBCC – ISLE OF TAY V.D. BETUWS GLORIE 21.01.2025 (CH Luthais Loch Tay x CH Just Flawless V.D. Betuws Glorie).  2^nd in Junior to BCC winner.

RDCC – DRINGSHAW MASTERPIECE AT SPARKSTAFF 23.03.2023 (CH Assilio Lisbon Lion x Dringshaw Boule De Neige). 1^st in Limit Dog from an entry of 18 with 15 present.

BPD & BPIB – JACOBEAUS THE LEGACY 04.04.2025 (CH Cwmhaf Celtic Quest x Jecanibo’s Stac Polly Of Jacobeaus). 1^st in Puppy Dog from an entry of 5 with 4 present.  This Pup then went on to take BEST PUPPY IN SHOW under judge John Scanlan!!  What a super achievement! Well done!

BVB & BVIB – CH ELLCHANSHA ONCE UPON A TIME JW 08.02.2018 (CH Rotherstaff Black Tie x Bullhawk Maybe Mytime). 1^st in the mixed Veteran class from 5 entries with 4 present.

Well done everyone.

The following day, on Easter Sunday, 5^th April, North West SBTC held their Championship Show at Leigh Indoor Sports Centre in Lancashire.  This is the Club’s 80^th Anniversary Year so a very special year for the Club.  Judging dogs was Paul Sutcliffe (Pendlestaff) and he had an entry of 88 from 81 dogs, with 15 absentees leaving 66 dogs actual.  Judging bitches was Wayne Jackson (Jackabyte) and he had an entry of 94 from 88 bitches, with 7 absentees leaving 81 bitches actual.  Their main winners were as follows:

BCC & BIS – CH BRIGANAH THE SHOW MUST GO ON 06.02.2024 (CH Kamaristaffs Royal Ransom At Bowtman JW x CH Briganah Don’t Stop Me Now).  1^st in Open from an entry of 17.

DCC & RBIS – BULLBROTHERS MONTECRISTO 01.11.2023 (Pridesdale The Mean Machine x Marstaff Unforgiven).  1^st in Post Graduate from an entry of 7 with 6 present.

RBCC – BROCKMAR STEAL THE SHOW 28.08.2024 (CH Kamaristaffs Royal Ransom At Bowtman JW x CH Brockmar Rewrite The Stars).  1^st in Yearling from an entry of 8 with 7 present.

RDCC – BARIELLE DUTCH CONNECTION BY AYMSTAFF 05.02.2023 (CH Aymstaff Ballade Dream x Barielle Aiyana).  1^st in Limit from an entry of 19 with 17 dogs present.

BPB & BPIS – HAMMYSTAFF LOVE YOURSELF 16.04.2025 (Denochis Pride The Dominant x CH Hammystaff Love Bomb JW). 1^st in Puppy from 5 with 4 present.

BPD – HAMMYSTAFF TAINTED LOVE 16.04.2025 (Denochis Pride The Dominant x CH Hammystaff Love Bomb JW). 1^st in Puppy from 7 with 6 present.

BVD & BVIS – CH CATSTAFF’S USED TO 03.04.2019 (Catstaff’s Firefly x CH atstaff’s Extraordinary).  Stood alone in Veteran.

BVB – CH ELLCHANSHA ONCE UPON A TIME JW 08.02.2018 (CH Rotherstaff Black Tie x Bullhawk Maybe Mytime). 1^st in Veteran from 5 with 4 present.

Well done everyone.

Now on to some Breed Club Open Show results, the first one being East Midlands SBTC which followed on straight after the completion of National Terrier on Easter Saturday at Stafford.  Judging on the day was Vicki Mitchell, who was judging dogs, and scheduled to judge bitches was Jo Norman.  Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Jo had to withdraw on the day so the referee, Terri Morrell, stepped into the breach.  Claire Rogers agreed to stand in as referee and her skills were called upon for a couple of the final decisions.  Vicki had an entry of 45 from 42 dogs, with 5 absentees, she had 40 dogs actual.  There was an entry of 59 bitches from 55 with 9 absentees leaving Terri with 46 bitches actual.  The main winners were as follows:

BB & BIS – ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW 27.06.2021 (CH Rubericla Black Starscream x Illori Bootie Luv).  1^st in Open from 7.

BD & RBIS - DRINGSHAW MASTERPIECE AT SPARKSTAFF 23.03.2023 (CH Assilio Lisbon Lion x Dringshaw Boule De Neige). 1^st in Limit from an entry of 9 with 7 present.

RBB – CH JEWELSTAFF HEART AND STEEL WITH WYREFARE 28.11.2020 (Jewelstaff Rocker Billy Boy x Lackyle Banrion Uasal At Jewelstaff).  2^nd in Open.

RBD – A KIND OF MAGIC MESMERIZING BESTIE 03.06.2024 (Skillstaff T-Bag x Mesmerizing Sun Of Erya Haryon). 1^st in Yearling from 8.

BPD & BPIS – SHARMARA FIDELIUS CHARM 06.07.2025 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull ShCEX (IMP ESP) x CH Sharmara Patronus Charm). 1^st in Minor Puppy Dog from 3 entries with 2 present.

BPB – IDYLLICSTAFF NANGI 11.04.2025 (CH Niatona Wreck It Ralph x Leebee Vivacious For Idyllicstaff). 1^st in Puppy from an entry of 6 with 2 present.

BVD & BVIB – FAIRLENIUM’S IRON MAN 10.05.2017 (Dazmarnic Cetewayos Kraal x Fairlenium’s Mis-Teeq). Stood alone in Veteran.

BVB - CH ELLCHANSHA ONCE UPON A TIME JW 08.02.2018 (CH Rotherstaff Black Tie x Bullhawk Maybe Mytime). 1^st in Veteran from an entry of 7 with 5 present.

Well done everyone.

Moving on to Saturday 11^th April the East Anglian SBTC held their Open Show which was held at The Elizabethan Centre, Spalding.  The Club was founded in 1973 by Joyce Shorrock (Eastaff) who sadly passed away in January this year, just a few days after reaching her 100^th birthday.  The whole day felt like a celebration of Joyce’s life starting with a rapturous 1 minute’s applause just prior to the start of judging.  There were lots of thoughtful touches throughout the day, including a tribute in the show catalogue, pictures and slides around the room and a lovely cake and a glass of bubbly during the lunchbreak when we all toasted Joyce and everything she has done for the Club and the Breed.  It was a lovely day and I am sure Joyce would be very proud of you all – well done.

Judging on the day was Jamie Smith (Troystaff) and he had an entry of 30 dogs from 28 and 40 bitches from 39 making a total entry of 70 from 67.  With 6 dogs absent and 7 bitches absent, Jamie had a total of 22 dogs and 32 bitches and from these, his main winners were as follows:

BB & BIS – DRINSHAWS GIRL ON FIRE 23.03.2023 (CH Assilio Lisbon Lion x Dringshaw Boule De Neige). 1^st in Open from 8.

BD & RBIS – SHARMARA LACRNUM INFLAMARI AT DUFFMAN JW 17.12.2023 (Hamason Suspended By Stars At Sharmara x Sharmara Expelliarmus). 1^st in Post graduate from 4 entries with 2 present.

RBB - ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW 27.06.2021 (CH Rubericla Black Starscream x Illori Bootie Luv).  2^nd in Open.

RBD, BVD & BVIS – CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC 26.10.2018 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x Cwmcalon Lady Million For Gazstaff).  1^st in Open from 10 and also 1^st in Veteran from 3.

BPD & BPIS - SHARMARA FIDELIUS CHARM 06.07.2025 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull ShCEX (IMP ESP) x CH Sharmara Patronus Charm). 1^st in Puppy Dog from 4 entries with 3 present.

BPB - HAMMYSTAFF LOVE YOURSELF 16.04.2025 (Denochis Pride The Dominant x CH Hammystaff Love Bomb JW). 1^st in Puppy from 4 present.

BVB - CH ELLCHANSHA ONCE UPON A TIME JW 08.02.2018 (CH Rotherstaff Black Tie x Bullhawk Maybe Mytime). 1^st in Veteran from an entry of 7 with 4 present.

Well done everyone.

During the lunchbreak, the Special Award Classes were judged by Kerrie Coombes (Niatona) and her class winners were as follows:

SAC PUPPY DOG/BITCH:

SHARMARA FIDELIUS CHARM 06.07.2025 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull ShCEX (IMP ESP) x CH Sharmara Patronus Charm). 7 entries with 6 present.

SAC OPEN DOG:

HAPPYSTAFF HAKUNA MATATA 15.10.2023 (Hammystaff Hanky Panky With Idyllicstaff JW x Happystaff Kisses Of Fire). 11 entries with 8 present.

SAC OPEN BITCH:

ELLCHANSHA CAST A SPELL 26.06.2023 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x CH Ellchnasha Once Upon A Time JW). 16 entries with 11 present.

Well done all.

On Sunday 12^th April, the SBTC of South Wales held both of their Open Shows at Caerphilly Leisure Centre.  The venue was a lovely big room with plenty of space for two rings enabling both shows to run simultaneously.  The judge for Show 1 was Charlotte Burton and she had an entry of 18 from 16 dogs and 28 from 23 bitches totalling 46 from 39 exhibits.  With 7 dogs absent and 9 bitches absent Charlotte had 9 dogs and 14 bitches totalling 23 exhibits.  Charlotte’s main winners were as follows.

BB & BIS – CWMHAF BRING ME SUNSHINE 29.03.2022 (Jasamarch Celtic Lad x Dajast Vixen At Cwmhaf). 1^st in Limit from 2.

RBB & RBIS – 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). 1^st Post Grad from 2.

BD & BOS – HAMASON SWEET LITTLE MYSTRY JW (CH Niatona Arlo Coombes x Hamason A Wish Away). 1^stOpen from 2.

RBD, BPD & BPIS - SHARMARA FIDELIUS CHARM 06.07.2025 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull ShCEX (IMP ESP) x CH Sharmara Patronus Charm). 1^st Puppy from 3.

BPB - HAMMYSTAFF LOVE YOURSELF 16.04.2025 (Denochis Pride The Dominant x CH Hammystaff Love Bomb JW). 1^st in Puppy from 2.

BVB & BVIS – JASAMARCH CELTIC QUEEN 04.01.2019 (CH Rochlawie Behold The Hour JW x CH Welshstaff Mysterious Girl).  Stood alone.

Well done all.

Judging Show 2 was Dale Thomas (Pridesdale) and Dale had 17 dogs from 17 entries with 8 absentees leaving 9 dogs to judge.  Bitches was 31 from 24 with 10 absent leaving 14 to judge totalling 23 overall too.  Dale’s main winners were as follows:

BB, BIS, BPB & BPIS - HAMMYSTAFF LOVE YOURSELF 16.04.2025 (Denochis Pride The Dominant x CH Hammystaff Love Bomb JW). 1^st in Puppy from 2.

RBB & RBIS - CWMHAF BRING ME SUNSHINE 29.03.2022 (Jasamarch Celtic Lad x Dajast Vixen At Cwmhaf). 1^st in Limit from 2.

BD & BOS – JACOBEAUS THE LEGACY 04.04.2025 (CH Cwmhaf Celtic Quest x Jecanibo’s Stac Polly Of Jacobeaus).  Stood alone in Novice Dog.

RBD - HAMASON SWEET LITTLE MYSTRY JW (CH Niatona Arlo Coombes x Hamason A Wish Away). 1^st Open from 2.

BPD - HAMMYSTAFF TAINTED LOVE 16.04.2025 (Denochis Pride The Dominant x CH Hammystaff Love Bomb JW). 1^st in Puppy from 3.

BVB & BVIS – JASAMARCH CELTIC QUEEN 04.01.2019 (CH Rochlawie Behold The Hour JW x CH Welshstaff Mysterious Girl).  Stood alone.

Well done everyone.

Now on to some General Open Shows. On Good Friday 3^rd April Edwinstowe and District Canine Society held their Easter Premier Open Show:

BOB – SKYLAND TILIKUM 22.10.2024 (CH Rocchlawie Behold The Hour JW x Skyland Eruption).

BPIB – TARAIEL AMAZING GRACE 18.07.2025 (CH Cwmhaf Celtic Quest x CH Taraiel Dua Lipa)

Both the BOB & BPIB went on to take 3^rd Place in their respective Terrier Groups – well done!

On Saturday 11^th April Birtley and District Canine Society held their Premier Open Show where Dawn Jamieson-Bramley was judging.  From an entry of 30 with 22 present her main winners were:

BOB – GEORDIESTOON DEFIANT BOY FOR WEORC JW 29.07.2024 (CH Niatona Wreck It Ralph x Mournestaffs Lily’O)

RBOB – CH NIATONA WRECK IT RALPH 23.07.2021 (Jodel’s Impact x Niatona Cushie Butterfield)

BPIB – JAYNEZE ALL OR NOTHING AT MODLIFE 02.07.2025 (CH Jackstaff Made A Boy For Albermarbull x Attitude Jingle Jangle At Jayneze (IMP RUS))

Well done everyone.

Taking place on Sunday 12^th April was Saltburn and District Canine Society’s Premier Open Show where Thomas Davison (Braxquin) was judging.  His BOB & BPIB both went on to take Terrier Group 3 and Terrier Puppy Group 3 respectively:

BOB - GEORDIESTOON DEFIANT BOY FOR WEORC JW 29.07.2024 (CH Niatona Wreck It Ralph x Mournestaffs Lily’O)

BPIB – KAHAMAIA ALL BLACK 04.06.2025 (Jayneze Doctor Jimmy At Modlife x Tillcarr Fire Inigma).

Well done.

Also taking place on Sunday 12^th April was the Llanelli Open Show where CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC VW 26.10.2018 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x Cwmcalon Lady Million For Gazstaff) took BOB, Terrier Group 3 and Terrier Veteran Group 1.  Well done!

This coming Saturday Northern Ireland SBTC hold their Championship Show at St Patricks Church, Newtownards.  The show opens at 9am and judging commences at 10am and Mel Corcoran (Molru) is judging.  Good luck to everyone showing and safe travels.

Coming up this weekend we also have Downlands SBTC Open Show on Sunday 19^th April where Tyler Rochelle (Metalbull) will be judging,  The show is being held at The Clanfield Centre, Waterlooville and opens at 9am with judging starting at 9.30am.

Entries for WELKS has been announced and our judge for the day, John Ryder, has a super entry of 53 dogs and 65 bitches giving 118 total making 126 entries – the top terrier entry!  Brilliant!

That’s about all for this week, have a great week everyone and please let me know of any news or results that I can share.

Clare Robinson-Cox

clarerobinsoncox@gmail.com

SBT Breed Notes w/c 30^th March 2026

Hello Again!  Happy Easter!  Let’s hope it’s a bright and sunny weekend.

On Saturday 4^th April, National Terrier takes place at Stafford Showground, Weston Road, ST18 0BD.  There will be two rings, Ring 11 and 12, and they are situated in the “Annex Hall”.  Judging starts at 9am prompt and the overall entry is 192 from 179 exhibits.  Judging on the day will be John Parker (Nettleworth) – dogs and Steve Thomas (Samtan) – bitches.  The Veteran classes are first in both rings followed by the Minor Puppy classes.  Good luck to everyone showing and hope both judges have a great day.

Immediately after completion of National Terrier, East Midlands SBTC will be holding their second Open Show of the year where Vicki Mitchell will be judging dogs and Jo Norman will be judging bitches.  They have a total entry of 104 from 97 exhibits – a great entry!  Have a great show everyone!

On Sunday 5^th April, North West SBTC will be holding their champ show at Leigh Indoor Sports Centre, Sale Way, WN7 4JY.  The show opens at 9.30am and judging starts in both rings at 10.30am with Minor Puppy classes in the ring first.  Judging dogs is Paul Sutcliffe (Pendlestaff) and judging bitches is Wayne Jackson (Jackabyte).  They have a total entry of 204 from 178 exhibits and the Parade of Champions will take place during the Interval.  Good luck everyone showing and wishing both judges a great day.

Entries closing soon include both of the SKC shows which close on 7^th April.  They are available to enter via Fosse Data and take place on Friday 15^th May at the Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston with Jane Winrow (Jayneze) judging Show 1 and Jantse VD Meer-Metzlar judging Show 2.

Northern Ireland SBTC Champ Show entry closes at midnight on Saturday 11^th April via Online Show Entry and the show takes place on Saturday 18^th April at St Patricks Church, Newtownards where Melanie Corcoran (Molru) will be judging.

Birmingham National closes at midday on 8^th April via Higham Press.  The show takes place on Friday 8^th May at Stafford Showground and Bianca Janssen will be judging.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Open show takes place on Sunday 10^th May where Natalie Moorcrofy (Moorstar) will be judging.  Entries are available via Fosse Data and close at midnight on 19^th April.

Looking forward to the Western SBTS Championship show in August, the Club have announced that they have sourced a new venue.  The previous venue, Mark Village Hall, was a lovely venue but as the show was held outdoors, it could be VERY cold when that wind blew straight up off the Bristol Channel!!  The new venue will be Thornbury Leisure Centre, Thornbury, BS35 3JB and will take place on 15^th August, so make a note in your diaries as the show WILL NOT be back to back with Paignton, as it has been previously.

Finally, I have received an update from Bev and Anthony confirming that “Bear” – CH GAZSTAFF’S MAN IN BLACK FOR ANTONIOSTAFF – has been awarded his Veteran Warrant and is the first Stafford to gain ALL of the “new” titles – Champion, Junior Warrant, Show Certificate of Excellence, Open Show Warrant and Veteran Warrant!!  SO his full title is now CH GAZSTAFF’S MAN IN BLACK FOR ANTONIOSTAFF JW ShCEX OSW VW!!  Well done Bear!!

That’s about all for this week.  Have a lovely Easter Weekend, whatever you are doing.

Clare Robinson-Cox

clarerobinsoncox@gmail.com

SBT Breed Notes w/c 23^rd March 2026

Hello Again!  I hope you have had a good week.  There were a few shows over last weekend so I will crack on and bring you the results.

Firstly, on Saturday 21^st March, North of Scotland SBTC held their Open Show at the Bettridge Centre in Newtonhill.  Judge for the day was Cameron Davis (Sharmara) and Cameron had an entry of 19 dogs and 31 bitches.  With 7 absentees, his main winners were as follows:

BD & BIS – RHEBELSTAFF HUNKY DORY 04.03.2023 (CH Jackabyte Javikah x CH Jackabyte Wonderlust At Rhebelstaff)

RBD – KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL RASCAL AT INNESTAFF 27.06.2022 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x CH Chiswelstaff Black Velvet At Kamaristaff JW)

BPD & BPIS – STAFFCLYDE BATTLESHIP BILL 24.04.2025 (Chezatree The Road Warrior At Staffclyde x Finnstaff Shelby’s Star At Staffclyde)

BVD & BVIS – MONTGOMERY GUARD 05.07.2018 (CH Satip Sorboss At Vrabarbull x Labyrinth’s Princess)

BB & RBIS – CH HAMMYSTAFF SHAPE OF YOU AT GUYAD JW 19.01.2024 (Hammystaff Red Revenge JW x CH Hammystaff Love Bomb JW)

RBB – CH ALSHANCORN SAYS WHO JW 11.12.2022 (CH Rochlawie Behold The Hour JW x Eclypstaff Thumbelina)

BPB – CROWSTAFF SEIZE THE DAY FOR WEORC 25.03.2025 (CH Ellchansha Charm The Devil At Moorstar x CH Northstaff Bay Bomber For Crowstaff JW)

BVB – KARGONSTAFFS KOKORO VW 19.03.2017 (CH Maxsta Prince Of Celts x Kargonstaffs Konihiwa)

Well done everyone!

Also taking place on the same day, immediately after completion of the Open Show was the North of Scotland SBTC Limit Show where Frank McConnellogue (Lonemoor) was judging. Frank had an entry of 26 bitches and 18 dogs and with 8 absentees, his winners were:

BD & BOS – GLENSKYRA LOMOND LAD JW 05.03.2023 (Tagstane Tomahawk JW x Tillcarr River Of Fire)

RBD – KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL RASCAL AT INNESTAFF 27.06.2022 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x CH Chiswelstaff Black Velvet At Kamaristaff JW)

BPD – MAKVOLKA ROGUE RIDER 06.08.2025 (Wolf Sled Fang Of Makvolka x Staffi Family Kassari (IMP RUS))

BVD – MONTGOMERY GUARD 05.07.2018 (CH Satip Sorboss At Vrabarbull x Labyrinth’s Princess)

BB & BIS – GLENSKYRA ARRAN AURORA FOR KARGONSTAFFS JW 05.03.2023 (Tagstane Tomahawk JW x Tillcarr River Of Fire)

RBB & RBIS – STORMNOIR’S MYSTERIOUS 23.06.2022 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x First Class Black Queen Staffturk At Demandabullz (IMP KIF))

BPB & BPIS - CROWSTAFF SEIZE THE DAY FOR WEORC 25.03.2025 (CH Ellchansha Charm The Devil At Moorstar x CH Northstaff Bay Bomber For Crowstaff JW)

BVB & BVIS - KARGONSTAFFS KOKORO VW 19.03.2017 (CH Maxsta Prince Of Celts x Kargonstaffs Konihiwa)

Well done everyone.

On Sunday 22^nd March it was the turn of Southern Counties SBTS to hold their Open Show at Navestock Village Hall in Brentwood.  Their judge for the day was Georgia Kirk (Kirstaff) and she had an entry of 22 dogs and 42 bitches. With 10 absentees, Georgia’s main winners were:

BD & BIS – CH ELLCHANSHA CHARM THE DEVIL AT MOORSTAR JW 26.06.2023 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x CH Ellchansha Once Upon A Time JW)

RBD – HAMASON GREATEST SHOWMAN JW 22.02.2022 (CH Niatona Arlo Coombes x Hamason Belle O’The Ball)

BPD & BPIS – SHARMARA FIDELIUS CHARM 06.07.2025 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull ShCEX (IMP ESP) x CH Sharmara Patronus Charm)

BVD – CH TILLCARR FIRE COANDA JW 28.06.2017 (CH Eclypstaff Cuz I Can x Lawstaff Delilah For Tillcarr (IMP RUS))

BB, RBIS, BOS, BVB & BVIS – CH ELLCHANSHA ONCE UPON A TIME 08.02.2018 (CH Rotherstaff Black Tie x Bullhawk Maybe Mytime)

RBB – ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW 27.06.2021 (CH Rubericla Black Starscream x Illori Bootie Luv)

BPB – IDYLLICSTAFF NANGI 11.04.2025 (CH Niatona Wreck It Ralph x Leebee Vivacious For Idyllicstaff)

Well done all.

I have had an update from Lesley McFadyen, Secretary of East Anglian SBTC, to share with you all:

Firstly - a huge thank you to everyone that voted for our Club at The Pawscars. We didn't win - that thrill went to the Kooikerhonje Club of GB - but being amongst the three chosen finalists from all the nominations is a win in itself. We had a table of 10 and what a lovely evening we had. All dressed to the nines, it was lovely to spend relaxed time in good company.

Crufts is over for another year and our members have once again done us proud.  They can be seen on our Club Facebook page and we will feature them all in our summer magazine but meanwhile our special congratulations go to Angela and Shane Johnson with Poppy - Ellchansha Put A Spell On You - who only went and won the Bitch CC! Best SBT Bitch at Crufts is no mean feat, especially from such a quality entry. Well done!

Congratulations also to Kelly Harris and her team of Super Staffords that were placed 2nd in the Obreedience Ring - a great result for you all

At Crufts alongside the SBT rings there was free Respiratory Function Grading taking place. This test is to assess whether the dog has any BOAS related issues and a grading will be issued. For detailed info about the scheme, the test itself and what the gradings mean take a look here: Respiratory Function Grading Scheme | The Royal Kennel Club Crufts saw a great uptake by Staffords, which can only be good for proving the good respiratory health of the breed overall

You will have seen much information - and a lot of mis-information - about the IHA (Innate Health Assessment) and the Royal Kennel Club's Nose-To-Tail Assessment. The RKC are holding breed consultations in the coming months. If you wish to be included please register via this link

Register your interest for our Nose-to-Tail breeder consultation   The FAQ’s relating to this are below.

Our AGM is coming up shortly, on Sunday 29^th March at The Millennium Centre, Red Lodge. The agenda has been circulated (on 17^th March) and the meeting starts at 10.30am prompt so all Members please attend if you possibly can. This is a reminder to anyone that hasn't renewed membership this year yet that this will be the last email circular you will receive unless 2026 subs are paid.  Subs MUST be paid in order to attend the AGM.   If you aren't sure if you have renewed this year please contact Amanda Gold easbtc.memberships@btinternet.com 

Another reminder - our Open Show is on Saturday 11th April at The Elizabethan Centre and entries are closing on 26th March so don't miss out. Details and entry here are via Fosse Data. Our judges are looking forward to a good day. Jamie Smith (Troystaff) will be judging the open show and Kerrie Coombes (Niatona) will be judging the Special Award Classes.

We will have Gary Jefferson in the kitchen serving up the famous Newmarket sausages as well as all the other goodies.

There will be a great raffle as always with prizes galore.

A fabulous sparkly sash for BEST IN SHOW supplied by Artlenock Accessories.

Beautiful sponsored rosettes (thank you to those that have sponsored) supplied by Willow Rosettes.

Specials for the main winners and prizes for each placed dog, including a £5 voucher from Primal Raw Ltd and a piece of Dog and Pet Bedding by Firebrand bedding for each 1st prize winner.

Artlenock Accessories, Natural Dog Treats and Firebrand bedding will all have their stalls at the show.

If you are a Club member (another good reason for renewing your membership!) and exhibiting at the show your name will be entered in to the 'Wheel of Names' to be spun on the day. The winner will receive a £50 voucher to spend with any of the Club sponsors.

Later, on 26th April we are also holding a relaxed SBT Discussion Day at a new venue in Lakenheath. There will be a few short talks on Canine Hydrotherapy, Canine First Aid and Early Neurological stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI) and general chat on the SBT breed, which will be led by those present. Light refreshments will be available and the day is free to members (yet another reason to renew membership!)

Another date for your diary - Saturday 27th June - will see the usual collaboration between EASBTC and the East Midlands SBTC for a Breed Appreciation Day and Multiple Choice Exam. Details will follow in due course. There will be discounts for Club members so, guess what? It's ANOTHER good reason to keep your Club membership up to date!

RKC Nose-to-Tail Veterinary Assessment FAQs

What is the Nose-to-Tail Veterinary Assessment?

As part of the new Breeding for Health Framework, which groups breeds that share certain issues so targeted support can be provided and breed communities can share relevant experience and expertise, the Royal Kennel Club has committed to deliver, in close collaboration with both vets and breeders, key projects to help tackle each of the following areas: genetic diversity, conformation and breed-related disease.

One of these projects is the development of a Nose-to-Tail Veterinary Assessment for visible conformation. Dogs require healthy body shapes to support their welfare, and breeders need practical tools to help them make informed and responsible breeding decisions. This new evidence-based and veterinary-led assessment will be suitable for all dogs but particularly intended to assess and monitor conformational traits that may be associated with welfare concerns.

What is our approach to its development?

The development of the RKC Nose-to-Tail Visual Assessment builds on many years of prior work and is being shaped through consultation with both veterinary and breeder stakeholder groups. Veterinary workshops are already underway, and the breeder workshops are scheduled for the end of March.

The veterinary advisory group is expected to complete the initial selection of assessment criteria by late March. These will then be reviewed by the breeder focus groups. The assessment will be trialled over the summer and refined in response to feedback from these pilots, with the aim of launching it by the end of 2026.

How were breed representatives selected for the breeder workshops?

All communications relating to the development of the Nose-to-Tail Veterinary Assessment were initially shared with all Breed Health Coordinators (BHC), who are responsible for communicating with their wider breed community and coordinating representation at relevant meetings, such as these workshops. BHCs were advised that once attendance was confirmed, breed club secretaries would be informed of those attending these initial, focused sessions on behalf of their breed. For those breeds where we did not receive a nomination from the BHC, the opportunity to nominate a representative(s) was extended directly to the relevant breed clubs.

The workshops are as follows:

Last updated: 11 March 2026

• Workshop 1: Wednesday 18 March, 11:00am to 1:00pm

• Workshop 2: Monday 23 March, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

• Workshop 3: Wednesday 25 March, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

• Workshop 4: Tuesday 31 March, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Although these workshops are of particular interest to breeds with body shape features sometimes considered extreme (for example, those that may be highlighted through the All-Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare’s Innate Health Assessment), the assessment is intended to be suitable for all dogs, therefore it is important that a wide range of breeds are represented.

How does the Nose-to-Tail Veterinary Assessment differ from the Innate Health Assessment?

The RKC’s Nose-to-Tail Veterinary Assessment, initiated in early 2025, builds on more than a decade of work through the Breed Health & Conservation Plans. However, recent external developments towards the end of 2025, such as the All-Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare’s Innate Health Assessment (IHA), have made this work more important than ever. Developed in collaboration with veterinarians and breeders, particularly those representing breeds most likely to be affected, the Nose-to-Tail Veterinary Assessment will sit alongside the independent IHA and will support ongoing improvement through data collection.

APGAW are supportive of the RKC developing the Nose-to-Tail Veterinary Assessment. Central to this is an agreement from APGAW to meet with the RKC, and a carefully selected panel of representatives from the breeding community, and review the current criteria based on evidence, which support improved canine welfare. For more information about the RKC and APGAW Dog Health Action Plan please visit: https://www.royalkennelclub.com/about-us/resources/media-centre/2026/february/rkc-and-apgaw-announce-plan-to-prioritise-dog-welfare-and-find-a-workable-solution-to-protect-pedigree-breeder-community/

Which breeds is it applicable to?

The RKC Nose-to-Tail Veterinary Assessment is intended to be suitable for all dogs regardless of breed. However, we expect that the assessment will be particularly relevant for breeds that have previously been identified as potentially having conformational traits that may be associated with welfare concerns.

What other opportunities are there to support its development?

We will be offering further consultation opportunities following the workshops, which will be open to all, and we encourage anyone interested to register here.

What are the next steps following the workshops?

As we are holding four workshops over a couple of weeks, it is likely that the discussion process will evolve during this period, since we can use feedback from earlier sessions to modify what we cover in later sessions. Following these discussion workshops, we will be finalising the draft criteria, deciding grade boundaries (with support from various veterinary sources) and writing the formal description of the draft assessment evidence base, format and process. We will then move into a practical development stage, which will include various pilot sessions over the summer, at dog shows and elsewhere, followed by further feedback and appropriate revisions as needed.

Who is included in the veterinary focus group?

Overall, 23 vets have so far contributed to the development of the provisional Nose-to-Tail assessment criteria, all volunteering their time to support the project. Most of them are in general practice, but some work in referral practice and/or universities, including three professors. Three-quarters of the vets involved in the main focus group have shown dogs themselves, and two-thirds of them have bred dogs, with personal experience between them of breeding dogs across all seven show groups. Many are also judges, show vets, and/or involved in other canine activities.

Last updated: 11 March 2026

Have fun!

Lesley x

Thanks for the update Lesley – you and your Committee are going to be super busy with all of that going on, but what a great Club – giving so much to their Members – so make sure you become one as soon as possible!!

Entries closing shortly are Downlands SBTC which is available to enter via Fosse Data until midnight on 2^nd April.  The show takes place on Sunday 19^th April at The Clanfield Centre, Waterlooville where Tyler Rochelle (Metalbull) will be judging.

Both SKC shows close shortly, 7^th April.  They are also available via Fosse Data and take place on Friday 15^th May at the Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston with Jane Winrow (Jayneze) judging Show 1 and Jantse VD Meer-Metzlar judging Show 2.

Northern Ireland SBTC Champ Show entry closes at midnight on Saturday 11^th April via Online Show Entry and the show takes place on Saturday 18^th April at St Patricks Church, Newtownards where Melanie Corcoran (Molru) will be judging.

Birmingham National closes at midday on 8^th April via Higham Press.  The show takes place on Friday 8^th May at Stafford Showground and Bianca Janssen will be judging.

That’s about all for this week, have a great week!

Clare Robinson-Cox

clarerobinsoncox@gmail.com

SBT Breed Notes w/c 16^th March 2026

Hello Again!  I hope you have all had a great week.

Firstly I must start with an apology and correction.  Last week I reported that the successful Obreedience Team at Crufts was captained by Tracey Robbins.  It was actually the Super Staffords Team that won the Obreedience and they are captained by Kelly Harris.  However, the Stafford Stars, who are captained by Tracey Robbins, also competed and I apologise for my error.  Massive congratulations to you all – you do our Breed proud and thank you for all of the time and effort you put into the Obreedience discipline.

Now on to some results from last weekend.  On Sunday 15^th March Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association held their Group Open Show at Ferryhill Leisure Centre where Jason Kirk (Kirstaff) was judging. Jason had an entry of 24 from 22 exhibits across 6 classes.  From the 14 exhibits actually present Jason’s main winners were as follows:

BOB – CH NIATONA WRECK IT RALPH 23.07.2021 (Jodel’s Impact x Niatona Cushie Butterfield)

RBOB – SIKAISTAFF THUG ROSE FOR ELMISSICO JW 17.01.2024 (Jasamarch Celtic Lad x Sikaistaff Fire Within)

BPIB – STAFFRANOS ESQUIRE AT RAGNARSTAFFS 24.04.2025 (Fairlenium’s American Pie x Bella Z Bytynskiego Wzgorza Staffranos (IMP POL))

Well done everyone.

Also taking place on Sunday 15^th March was Retford Canine Society Premier Open Show at Newark & Notts Agricultural Showground.  Judge for this show was Dawn Jamieson-Bramley (Tyneview) and she had an entry of 18 from 15 exhibits across 5 classes.  From the 13 exhibits present, Dawn’s main winners were as follows:

BOB – GEORDIESTOON DEFIANT BOY FOR WEORC JW 29.07.2024 (CH Niatona Wreck It Ralph x Mournestaffs Lily’O)

RBOB – KALOSTAFF ES LO QUE ES JW 26.11.2022 (Alport Hallo Man x Busters Black Princess At Kalostaff)

BPIB – CROWSTAFF SEIZE THE DAY FOR WEORC 25.03.2025 (CH Ellchansha Charm The Devil At Moorstar x CH Northstaff Bay Bomber For Crowstaff JW)

Well done all.

Yet another show taking place on Sunday 15^th March was Oswestry and District Kennel Association Open Show at The Agricultural Showground, Park Hall near Oswestry.  This venue is very easy to get to – a straight run across the M54 and A5 heading for North Wales.  The parking is plentiful, though not all on hard-standing.  Some of the judging took place outdoors (not Staffords I hasten to add) which was a bit wet at times and VERY cold.  The indoor space was very limited, though the rings were of decent size.  Coffees were hot and strong, though I don’t think there were any hot sandwiches available, but it was a well-run show nonetheless.

Judging Staffords was Simon Green (Cocostaff) and he had an entry of 12 across 3 classes from 12 exhibits.  From the 9 exhibits present, his main winners were:

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)

RBOB – HAMASON SWEET LITTLE MYSTRY JW 09.11.2023 (CH Niatona Arlo Coombes x Hamason A Wish Away)

BPIB – JAZOSTAFFS SUPER MOON 20.03.2025 (CH Callostaff Son Of The Moon x CH Kamaristaffs Royal Gem At Jazostaff JW)

Well done everyone.

In other news, the Breed Council held their AGM on Saturday 14^th March where the election of Officers was high on the agenda.  Martin Johnson has been undertaking the role of Acting Chair since Dave Lee passed away and he stood unopposed to take on the role for the current 3 year term to March 2029.  Of the 14 Clubs currently “in” the Breed Council (Membership is not mandatory and 3 of the Breed’s 17 Clubs have currently chosen not to be a part of the Council), 12 of them were present at the time of the vote and all 12 voted “For” Martin – well done!

The position of Secretary/Treasurer was also available as Helen Reaney decided last year to step down after 14 years in the role and 19 years serving the Breed Council.  Thank you Helen for all of your hard work, though you are not going too far away I know, as you are still continuing in your role as Breed Education Co-ordinator.

Two nominees were proposed for the role, myself and Karon Jackson, though  I understand that Karon decided to withdraw from the nomination at the last minute.  Of the 13 Clubs present for this vote (1 of our Clubs had joined the meeting via zoom by this point), 10 Clubs voted for me, 2 Clubs voted against me and 1 Club abstained from the vote altogether.  Thank you to all of the Clubs and their Committees who voted for me, I will do my very best to serve the Breed and you to the very best of my ability within the remit of the role and I am looking forward to working with you all.

Steve Bainborough, who was the Public Relations Officer, also decided to withdraw from the nomination for the role at then last minute without the Member Clubs having had the opportunity to consider any other nominees.  Therefore, this position is currently vacant.

Next weekend Southern Counties SBTS are holding their first Open Show of the year where Georgia Kirk (Kirstaff) will be judging.  The show opens at 9am with judging starting at 10am with Veteran Dog first in the ring.  The venue is Navestock Village Hall – a great venue in Brentwood – so pop along if you are inn the area and support the judge and the Club for what I am sure will be a great day.  For those of you who are Members of the Club, the AGM will take place after the show has closed (approximately 3pm) and you should all have now received your agenda’s and invitations.  If not, please contact Ken Meneer, Hon Secretary, via scsbts1937@gmail.com and he will be happy to help you.

Shows closing very soon include North West SBTC Champ Show and W.E.L.K.S. (via Fosse Data) and National Terrier (via Higham Press).  These may have closed by the time this goes to press (Currently closing 17^th/18^th March) but there may be an extension so check quickly as soon as you read this, if you have not yet entered.

Also closing at midnight on Sunday 22^nd March is East Midlands SBTC Open Show.  Entries are available via Fosse Data and the show takes place on Saturday 4^th April (Easter Saturday) at Stafford County Showground, immediately after the completion of the judging of National Terrier.  The judges at EM SBTC are Vicki Mitchell (dogs) and Jo Norman (bitches), so get your entries in and support these two lovely ladies and the Club with a fabulous entry.

Closing at midnight on Monday 23^rd March, via Fosse Data, are the two Open Shows that the SBTC of South Wales are holding simultaneously.  “Show 1” is being judged by Charlotte Burton and “show 2” is being judged by Dale Thomas and they are both taking place on Sunday 12^th April at Caerphilly Leisure Centre, CF83 3SW.  I believe there will be two rings and judging starts in both at 10.30am, but I will bring you more details closer to the show.

Also closing next week, on Thursday 26^th March via Fosse Data, is East Anglian SBTC Open Show.  This show takes place on Saturday 11^th April at The Elizabethan Centre, Spalding, PE12 0GB where Jamie Smith will be judging the main classes and Kerrie Coombes will be judging the Special Awards Classes, so get your entries on for ALL of our Breed Clubs shows now and show your support for the Clubs and Committees who work very hard to bring these shows to you.

That’s about all for this week, have a fabulous week and if you have any news to share or any results from shows you have been to, please send the details to me at the email, address below and I will ensure I share with everyone.

Clare Robinson-Cox

SBT Breed Notes w/c 9^th March 2026.

And relax………..as Crufts 2026 rolls out of town, we can all take a breather and recover from the aching feet and depleted bank accounts after being tempted to buy lots of doggy stuff from the hundreds of stalls.  It was a very long day with judging starting at 8am and not completing until roughly 5pm.  The Terrier Group had been called to the collecting ring quite some time before judging had finished in either of our rings – but with the biggest Terrier entry and the 5^th highest entry overall, it’s hardly surprising that judging took so long.  In the end, the referee – Colin Powell, who was judging the Terrier Group – had to be called to make the decision on Best Of Breed.  However, though Colin put the dog through, he did not find a place for it in the Group unfortunately.

So on to the results and facts and figures.  There were 442 entries overall from 393 exhibits which were split between 182 dogs and 211 bitches.  The judges were Karon Jackson (dogs) and Martin Grimwood (bitches) and the main winners were as follows:

DCC & BOB – BROCKMAR BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME 05.12.2022 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x CH Brockmar Rewrite The Stars)

RDCC – ELITEBULL VALENTINE JW 09.04.2024 (Pridesdale The Redemption x Niatona Pandora’s Box To Elitebull JW)

BPD & BPIB – JACOBEAUS THE LEGACY 05.04.2025 (CH Cwmhaf Celtic Quest x Jecanibo’s Stac Polly Of Jacobeaus (IMP NLD))

BVD & BVIB – CH ELITEBULLS CHALLENGER JW 25.04.2017 (CH Eclypstaff Cuz I Can x Elitebull Elegance JW)

BCC – ELLCHANSHA PUT A SPELL ON YOU 26.06.2023 (CH Elitebulls Challenger JW x CH Ellchansha Once Upon A Time JW)

RBCC – FRISIAN STAFF’S CALIFORNIA HERE I COME 28.03.2023 (CH Scousious Pretzel Logic JW x CH Frisian Staff’s It’s A Gift)

BPB – TESHLEYSTAF EVERGLOW 10.07.2025 (Dringshaw Strobe JW x Maxstaff Miss Vivienne At Teshleystaf)

BVB – SAMROSS MAKING DREAMS 02.10.2017 (Revelry Soul Destroyer x CH Dare To Dream)

Well done everyone!

On Sunday 1^st March Northern Counties SBTC held their Open Show where Tash Walker (Teshleystaf) was judging. Tash had an entry of 29 dogs from 27 and 42 bitches from 38 making a total entry of 71 from 65 exhibits.  With a few absentees (7 dogs and 12 bitches), Tash’s main winners were as follows:

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)

BD & RBIS – DRINGSHAW STROBE JW 04.11.2023 (CH Dringshaw Athos x Shortyrocks Faith Trust And Pixie Dust (IMP USA))

RBB - BULLRICHS KNOCK IT OFF AT JAMNLOZ (IMP DEU) 14.02.2025 (Marstaff Lone Ranger x Bullrichs Hells Bells)

RBD – CH NIATONA WRECK IT RALPH 23.07.2021 (Jodel’s Impact x Niatona Cushie Butterfield)

BPB & BPIS – TARAIEL AMAZING GRACE 18.07.2025 (CH Cwmhaf Celtic Quest x CH Taraiel Dua Lipa)

BPD – SHARMARA FIDELIUS CHARM 06.07.2025 (CH Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well At Tigerbull ShCEX (IMP ESP) x CH Sharmara Patronus Charm)

BVB & BVIS – HATSON GETTING AWAY WITH IT 02.06.2018 (CH Molru Nothing Else Matters x Jefmor Straight As A Die)

BVD – CH TILLCARR FIRE COANDA JW 28.06.2017 (CH Eclypstaff Cuz I Can x Lawstaff Delilah For Tillcarr (IMP RUS))

Well done everyone.

Taking place on Saturday 28^th February was North and South Shields Canine Society Premier Open Show where Gary Owen (Tagstane) was judging. Gary had an entry of 23 across 5 classes and from the 15 present Gary’s main winners were as follows:

BOB – JAYNEZE DOCTOR JIMMY AT MODLIFE 24.04.2023 (CH Alport Highlander x Attitude Jingle Jangle At Jayneze (IMP RUS))

BPIB – STAFFRANOS ESQUIRE AT RAGNARSTAFFS 24.04.2025 (Fairlenium’s American Pie x Bella Z Bytynskiego Wzgorza Staffranos (IMP POL))

Well done everyone.

On Thursday 26^th February a Celebration of Life for Joyce Shorrock was held and Lesley McFadyen has shared this lovely update for those of you who could not be there in person, though I am sure we were all there in our hearts.

Today was a lovely day - a celebration of the life of Joyce Shorrock. We met at a beautiful hotel right on the Norfolk Broads and the sun shone!

Heidi and Jules Shorrock both did their mum proud, their tributes were on point to a wonderful lady. We shared memories and laughs. Thank you to all those that sent through memories of Joyce - I took them all along and they were present along with the ‘memory table’ for all to enjoy. We all agreed - a life well lived. A lady well loved. Joyce - you will never be forgotten because we will talk of you always x

Heidi wrote this verse - isn’t it lovely? 

I'll think of you when I'm picking clothes

In hughes blue, gold, green or even rose.

With strong support from family and friend

That stayed with you to the bitter end.

I'll think back on times and parties old

Of Christmases gone and jumpers bold.

We celebrate your generosity with cheer

And for those attending, maybe too much beer.

A grand estate at Weston Hall

Enough for all at the Christmas ball.

A wife, a mother and a guiding hand

The matriarch of the Shorrock brand.

I'll remember you when the lights are low

Imagine you at a championship show.

Reviewing pup, bitch, dog or stud

To figure out top dog from dud.

Judging each class with a view to find

The best in show with an open mind.

And there to mould the future breed

And achieve renown through thought and deed.

Your with us now, through thick and thin

In photos, pedigrees, on bits of tin.

For ever present but now unseen

Thank you mum for all that's been.

Thank you Lesley, I am sur it was a most fitting tribute to such a wonderful lady.

Also, the East Anglian SBTC were nominated for the Pawscars Breed Club Award. Lesley shares an update from the event:

Well, we may not have won at The Pawscars last night (we were joint 2nd ) but we had a FABULOUS time, dressed to the nines, it was a smashing evening spending relaxed time with good friends and it is perfectly true, just getting to be there is a massive achievement. I know Joyce was so pleased with the Club nomination - she would’ve been very proud of us all. I didn’t take ANY photos as my battery was dying but I know the others did so you will have to look out for them once they’ve all got some sleep! 

Thank you to everyone that supported us and voted and big congratulations to the lovely people of The Kooikerhondje Club of GB - it was lovely to meet you x

I spoke with Lesley at Discover Dogs on Friday and she shared with me that the members of The Kooikerhondje Club of GB are big fans of the EA SBTC and admire them so much that they absolutely thought EA SBTC would win – high praise indeed.  We are all so proud of you Guys on the EA SBTC and you are always our winners.

In other news from Crufts, the “Super Staffords Team”, captained by Tracey Robbins, only went and took 2^nd place in the Obreedience Final on Thursday judged by Jacqueline Ashmore!!

The aim of Obreedience is to encourage a wider variety of different breeds to take part in a competition, which includes some of the exercises generally associated with Obedience. Obreedience is a team event and highlights the abilities of different breeds in a relaxed and fun competition. There is no limit to the number of members that make up a particular team but each heat requires four handlers and four dogs of the same breed which take part in two rounds of competition. The 1st is a team heelwork round and the 2nd, a round of 4 individual exercises, each one completed by a different dog and handler.  Briefly, the exercises consist of :

Heelwork

Is a stewarded team exercise where all dogs start and end sitting at heel beside the handlers left leg. Dogs and handlers should remain synchronised and in line, throughout the chosen pattern of turns, weave and halts, without the need for the lead to be tight. There are 3 heelwork patterns for the judge to choose from, (Test A, Test B and Test C)

Individual exercises will all start and end on the steward’s direction.

Send to bed
The dog should go to its bed and settle there, on the command of it’s handler. The dog is shown where the bed is positioned prior to the handler returning with him/her to the start point of the exercise. The dog should remain on the bed until the handler has replaced the lead, signifying the end of exercise.

Retrieve
The dog should retrieve an article, thrown by the handler, and should return with it to sit in front of the handler. The dog should continue holding the article until the handler takes it, before sending the dog on the steward’s command, to sit beside their left leg.

Stop the Dog and Play
The dog must be able to remain in a settled position, whilst the handler moves away to a designated spot. The handler is asked to recall the dog, but must then stop it within a marked area. The dog should remain in position until the handler returns, clips the lead on and then plays with the dog, until the steward signifies the end of exercise.

Scent
The dog’s article is placed in position, in a straight line made up of 5 other articles, with the dog’s view of them obscured. The dog is then sent to find its own article, ignoring the other 5. The dog is likely to use both sight and scent to detect the correct article, and having done so, should return with it, to sit in front of the handler. The handler must take the article, before sending the dog to sit beside their left leg, when asked to do so by the steward.

If you think your Stafford might have what it takes to become an Obreedience Team member, please reach out to Tracey who, I am sure, will be happy to help you.

Also taking place at Crufts alongside the SBT bitches ring 14 there were free Respiratory Function Grading tests taking place. Jane Ladlow, one of the world’s leading experts in BOAS research, believes that our breed is in a great position to be able to eliminate the issue in the small percentage of dogs affected in our breed by working together. 

If we can work together now that we have this tool available to use we can bring the number of clinically affected dogs down to zero.

As a breed that has always been proactive with owners willing to help keep our breed healthy, why not take advantage of something that is a good opportunity and I know many of you did as there was a queue of participants throughout the day.

We went along with Cleo (Hamason Heart’s On Fire) immediately after the judging of her class had finished.  The test was very straight forward and completely non-invasive.  Firstly we had to submit Cleo’s details (RKC Name, number and microchip number) along with owner details (name, address & email).  She was then weighed and the two assessors carefully studied Cleo’s body shape to give her a Body Conditioning Score.  Body conditioning scoring is a technique that allows you to look at your dog and see how they compare to a range of images from underweight to overweight dogs. Regardless of your dog's age, size or breed type, these scoring systems can be used to help you see if your dog has any issues with their weight, and to what degree.  The scoring is from 1 (very under weight) to 9 (very over weight) with 5 being the ideal.  Cleo was rated as 5 – ideal.

The assesors then carefully studied Cleo’s nostrils.  Extreme conformation of the nostrils and nose can have a profound impact on the health and welfare of a dog. Open nostrils are vital for allowing oxygen into the airways, for permitting normal scent behaviour, cooling down the dog and preventing over-heating. When assessing the degree of stenosis (pinched nostrils) the assessors also considered the level (if any) of respiratory distress that is present.  The gradings are as follows:

Open nostrils Acceptable and ideal as the nostrils allow the movement of sufficient air

Mild stenosis Acceptable unless the dog shows any additional signs of respiratory distress

Moderate stenosis Not acceptable, especially when accompanied by breathing through the mouth or any other sign of compromised breathing

Severe stenosis Not acceptable 

Cleo’s nostrils were rated as OPEN.

The assessors then listened to Cleo’s breathing at various points on her chest, abdomen and neck.  She was then taken outside for a specified period of time with a “runner” and when she returned, her breathing was assessed again.

The guidance for rating respiration is:

No respiratory concerns •Dog is calm, able to breathe through their nose without noise, with mouth closed • No movement of flanks outside of normal range • No respiratory noise. Dog is able to exercise freely and easily with minimal and effortless panting • Dog recovers immediately after exercise

Health of dog is preferable and is favourable

Mild respiratory concerns • Dog is calm, may pant through mouth instead of breathing through the nose • May have slight respiratory noise with no visible effort • Dog can exercise freely but may pant for a period during or after exercise, with slight respiratory noise • Dog recovers immediately after exercise

Preferable to other individuals with respiratory concern 

Moderate respiratory concerns • Dog is slightly distressed, breathing mostly through mouth • Has some respiratory sound and noticeable flank movement • Dog can move but may be reluctant to do so, will pant throughout exercise and may take some time to recover

Should be penalised as degree of concern is not acceptable 

Severe respiratory concerns •  Dog is clearly distressed and cannot breathe through nose • Noticeable “rasping” respiratory noise • Excessive flank movement with breathing and does not appear to recover after exercise In addition: • May show obvious signs of distress • Visible mucous membranes, for example, gums and tongue, may be blue • May be reluctant to move • May vomit or collapse 

Must be heavily penalised as this degree of distress is not acceptable

The assessors also listened to Cleo’s heart and took her temperature.

Cleo was graded overall as 0 (zero) though Jane Ladlow did comment that she was “excitable” – something we were very well aware of!!

The results were emailed to us before we even walked out of the test area along with an information booklet and a recommendation that she is tested every 2 years whilst she is being used in any breeding programme.

The whole experience was very straight forward and I would recommend anybody and everybody to look into the whole debate very carefully and make sure you are aware and informed before you make y0our decision whether to get your dogs tested, particularly if you are intending to breed from your dog or bitch.

That’s about all for this week.  Have a great week!

Clare Robinson-Cox

clarerobinsoncox@gmail.com

SBT Breed Notes w/c 23^rd February

Hello Again!  I hope you have all had a great week.

On Sunday 22^nd 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 22^nd 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 15^th 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

clarerobinsoncox@gmail.com

SBT Breed Notes w/c 16^th 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 15^th 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 15^th 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 15^th 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

clarerobinsoncox@gmail.com

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 7^th 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 8^th 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 8^th 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 24^th 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 1^st 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 4^th 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 18^th March, so a little while yet – but don’t forget to enter!

Northern Counties SBTC Open Show is taking place on Sunday 1^st March at Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall near Selby where Tash Walker (Teshleystaf) will be judging.  Postal entries close on Saturday 14^th February (postmark) and online entries via Fosse Data close at MIDNIGHT on Wednesday 18^th February at midnight.

Kent County Canine Association are holding their Open Show on Sunday 22^nd 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 5^th February at midnight.

Bridgend & District Kennel Association are holding their Premier Open Show on Sunday 1^st 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 15^th February.

Crufts entries have been announced with a great entry of 393 making it the 5^th 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

clarerobinsoncox@gmail.com

SBT Breed Notes w/c 2^nd 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 100^th 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 (26^th 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

clarerobinsoncox@gmail.com

SBT Breed Notes w/c 26^th 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 25^th 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 7^th 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 30^th January.

The Potteries SBTC Open Show is taking place on Sunday 15^th February at Whitmore Village Hall, Newcastle, Staffordshire where Jim McCarthy (Laochra) will be judging.  Online entries via Fosse Data close at midnight on Sunday 1^st February.

Morecambe Bay and Cumbria SBTC Open Show is being held on Sunday 22^nd 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 2^nd February (postmark) and online via Fosse Data until midnight on Monday 9^th February.

Northern Counties SBTC Open Show is taking place on Sunday 1^st March at Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall near Selby where Tash Walker (Teshleystaf) will be judging.  Postal entries close on Saturday 14^th February (postmark) and online entries via Fosse Data close at MIDNIGHT on Wednesday 18^th February at midnight.

Newark & District Canine Society hold their Open Show at the Newark & Notts Agricultural Showground on Saturday 21^st 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 2^nd February.

Kent County Canine Association are holding their Open Show on Sunday 22^nd 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 5^th February at midnight.

That’s about it for this week, have a great week!

Clare Robinson-Cox

clarerobinsoncox@gmail.com

SBT Breed Notes w/c 19^th 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 100^th birthday this week – on 20^th 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 15^thJanuary 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 18^th 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 10^th 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 4^th 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 1^st March at Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall near Selby where Tash Walker (Teshleystaf) will be judging.  Postal entries close on Saturday 14^th February (postmark) and online entries via Fosse Data close at MIDNIGHT on Wednesday 18^th February at midnight.

The Western SBTS Open Show takes place on Saturday 7^th February at Mark Village Hall, Highbridge where Justin Watson (Sparkstaff) will be judging.  Postal entries close on Saturday 24^th January (postmark) and online entries via Higham Press close at MIDDAY on Friday 30^th January.

This coming weekend sees East Midlands SBTC hold their Open Show at Overseal Village Hall, Woodville Road, Overseal, DE12 6LU on Sunday 25^th 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

clarerobinsoncox@gmail.com

SBT Breed Notes w/c 12^th 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 21^st January, while the Online Entries are open till the 27^th 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

clarerobinsoncox@gmail.com

SBT Breed Notes w/c 5^th 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 14^th 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 21^st 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 30^th 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 2^nd 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 1^st 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 3^rd 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 4^th 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 4^th 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 22^nd 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 30^th 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 25^th 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 15^th Feb – Open Show – Jim McCarthy

Sat 18^th Jul – Champ Show – Terri Morrell (dogs) and John Parker (bitches) with Frank Reader as Referee.

Sun 11^th 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 11^th 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

clarerobinsoncox@gmail.com