“JEC Journal – The Stafford: Correct Gait” “Gait: Free, powerful and agile with economy of effort. Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear. Discernible drive from hind legs.” The Stafford’s movement is clean and fairly simple. “Free, Powerful, Agile.” The Stafford should show “discernible drive” from the rear. …
“Staffordshire Bull Terrier Illustrated Standard” This Visualization of the Standard is an illustrated guide to the breed standard for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. It is an essential guide, for both novices to the breed as well as breed judges. A broad selection of pictures helps to illustrate various points found …
“Staffordshire Bull Terrier Illustrated Standard” This Visualization of the Standard is an illustrated guide to the breed standard for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. It is an essential guide, for both novices to the breed as well as breed judges. A broad selection of pictures helps to illustrate various points found …
“These Heights Being Related To Weights” “Size, Proportion, Substance: Height at shoulder – 14 to 16 inches. Weight – Dogs, 28 to 38 pounds; Bitches, 24 to 34 pounds, these heights being related to weights. Non-conformity with these limits is a fault. In proportion, the length of back, from withers …
“2025 Update to SBT Official Breed Standard” PLEASE NOTE: As previously announced, the AKC Board of Directors at its July 2025 meeting approved revisions to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed standard. The changes brought forth by the parent club are effective September 30, 2025. As a result, all judges assigned to judge …
What Are We Looking For? What does it mean to “reward the virtues” in Staffordshire Bull Terriers? Just what are the virtues that are important to us, and why should they be rewarded? Our breed standard describes what a Staffordshire Bull Terrier should look like, but the descriptions are more …
The Stafford Foreface Head: Short, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop, short foreface, black nose. Pink (Dudley) nose to be considered a serious fault. Eyes–Dark preferable, but may bear some relation to coat color. Round, of medium size, and set to look straight ahead. Light eyes or …
The Stafford Temperament The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is often praised for their wonderful temperament. Originally bred for strength, tenacity, and fearlessness, these traits were essential during their early history and original purpose. Those dangerous and physically demanding activities required a dog that was not only muscular and powerful, but also …
The Stafford at a Glance Club Approved Ringside Mentoring This and other descriptive excerpts can also found inside SBTCA mentor packets and seminar materials as well as all the other materials available for free and often updated download on the JEC page on our website.
Understanding Stafford Movement (Click to view) What is Economy of Effort? We are proud to present Part 3 in our Stafford Educational Video Series.(Part 1 – Stafford Coat Colors, Part 2 – Stafford Breed Specific Exam). Please click the button or link above to view this video and be sure …