| Alan Mitchell: Stafford Balance |
| PDF – ON BALANCE |
| The Stafford is an efficient athlete. Everything about him should reflect this. There are to be no exaggerations in his make-up. Excess would inhibit the breed’s original function as well as its health.He needs enough bone, enough muscle, and enough substance to support his powerful, athletic endeavors, but not an excess of any of these features.He will need strength and vigor, allied with speed and suppleness. The Stafford should have stamina in abundance. He should feel hard to the touch, never soft.The cloddy, heavy-boned, over muscled dog may look impressive but he’ll lack the speed, agility and stamina of the athlete.The racy, light-boned dog may be agile and athletic, but will lack strength and resilience. The one in the middle will get the job done. -Alan Mitchell (Hoplite, UK over 50 years) Author of best selling books: “The Show – Stafford Handbook” (2001) and Introduction To The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, President Western SBT Society, UK. |
