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The Ultimate Staffordshire Bull Terrier by Clare Lee & Joyce Shorrock
CONTENTS
Chapter One: INTRODUCTING THE STAFFORD
History of the breed
Bulldog beginnings
Mastiff might
Taking the bait
Size reduction
Great white debate
Terrier traits
Birth of the Bull Terrier
Colour controversy
Growing support
The Stafford emerges
Road to recognition
First registrations
Champion times
Club matters
Important directions
The breed today
Chapter Two: THE STAFFORD IN ART
Stafford origins
The medieval period
Staffords in the 18th and 19th centuries (Mezzotint by William Say)
Aristocratic popularity (Wasp, Child and Billy)
Stafford development
Rise of the fighting dog
Henry Alken and son
Growth of rat pits
Literature
Sculptures
Pottery (Royal Doulton and Beswick, Other contemporary artists)
Dog collars
Chapter Three: THE STAFFORD PUPPY
Inheriting a history
Finding a puppy
Reputable breeders
Patience is a virtue
Meeting the breeder
Male or Female
Colour choice
Signs of good health
Clues to temperament
Numbers game
Pedigree Papers
The show puppy (Check points; Spotting potential; Head; Mouth; Body; Physical development)
Preparing for the puppy (Sleeping arrangements; Bowls; Collar and Lead; Crate; Toys; Safety measures; Finding a vet)
Collecting your pup
Chapter Four: THE RIGHT START
House rules
Home at last
House-training
First night
Cosy crates (Crate-training)
Peace and quiet
Family introductions (Children, Feline friends; Other dogs)
Hierarchy
Avoiding Conflict
Socialisation
Welcome visitors
Dog-friendly
Socialisation classes
Early training (“No”)
Exercise (Adult exercise)
Car travel
Feeding your pup
Coat care
Dental care
Holiday season
Rescued dogs
Vet check (Worming, Identification, Neutering, Pet insurance)
Chapter Five: TRAINING YOUR STAFFORD
Basic Obedience training (Watch; Collar and lead; Walking to heel; Sit; Down; Come; Stay; Nosework; Basic road training)
Responsible owner
Agility (Faults; Getting started; Fun at home)
Working Trials (Agility section; Control section; Nosework section; Stay section; Tracking section)
Obedience (Finding a training club)
Good Citizen Scheme
Therapy Dogs
Clever Staffords
Behaviour problems (Chewing, Barking, Pulling on the lead; Aggression to other dogs; Jumping Up)
Chapter Six: DIET AND NUTRITION
Essential nutrition
Energy
Varying requirements
Obesity
Fat
Protein
Choosing a diet
Feeding for growth
Hip dysplasia
Dietary deficiencies
Pregnancy and lactation
Maintenance and old age
Food labelling (Complete versus complementary; Dry matter; Cost)
Home-made diets
Summary
Chapter Seven: THE BREED STANDARD
Setting the Standard
The original 1935 Standard
1948 Standard
The third Standard
1987 Breed Standard (General Appearance; Characteristics; Temperament; Head and Skull; Eyes; Ears; Mouth; Neck; Forequarters; Body; Hindquarters; Feet; Tail; Gait/movement; Coat; Colour; Size)
Beilby’s suggested Standard
Chapter Eight: ALL-TIME GREATS
1930s and 1940s
1950s and 1960s
Early 1970s
Late 1970s and early 1980s
Late 1980s onwards
A rosy future
Chapter Nine: BREEDING STAFFORDS
Matching the Standard (Pedigrees)
Principals of heredity (Dominant and recessive traits)
Breeding for colour (White; Black; Fawn; Brindle; Blue; Red)
Establishing a breeding programme (Inbreeding; Linebreeding; Outcrossing; The pet market)
Breeding stock (Choosing a brood bitch)
Choosing a stud dog (Fertility; Breeding cycles)
Owning a brood bitch (Practical precautions; Artificial insemination)
Owning a stud dog (Acquiring the puppy; The young, untried stud dog; Legal and financial arrangements; Stud dog health; Matings; after the mating)
The litter
Chapter Ten: MATING, WHELPING AND REARING
Points to consider
The breeding pair (Finding a stud dog; The bitch’s age; Health considerations)
Choosing the right time
Mating (Introductions; Mating; Mating problems; After mating)
Pregnancy (Gestation period; The pregnant bitch)
Whelping (Whelping box; Equipment; Stage of labour; Caring for the newborns; Birthing complications; Aftercare)
The lactating bitch
Puppies (Feeding; Puppy development; Parasite Control; Weaning; Play; Finding new homes)
Chapter Eleven: SHOWING YOUR STAFFORD
Types of show (General notes on classes; UK shows; Shows in other countries)
Making a Champion (America; Australia; Britain; Eire; Germany; New Zealand; South Africa; Champions in Europe; International Champions)
Getting started (Finding shows)
Ring training (Standing and stacking; Examining; Moving)
Grooming and appearance (Feeding and exercise; Grooming; Accessories)
Show preparations (Clothes; Equipment)
The day of the show (In the ring; Winning and losing)
Chapter Twelve: HEALTH CARE
Regular checks (Skin; Eyes; Ears; Mouth; Genitalia; Feet)
Choosing a veterinarian
Insurance
Vaccinations (Standard vaccinations; Other vaccinations; Socialisation classes)
Identification
Nutrition
Parasite control (Internal parasites; External parasites)
Neutering (Castration; Spaying)
Common ailments (Vomiting and diarrhoea; Constipation; Heat stroke; Wasp stings; Road traffic accidents)
Chapter Thirteen: BREED-RELATED CONDITIONS
Skin diseases (Atopic dermatitis; Demodicosis)
Orthopaedic diseases (Luxating patella; Cruciate disease; Hip dysplasia; Panoesteitis; Osteochondrosis)
Eye diseases (Hereditary diseases; Non-hereditary diseases)
Reproductive problems (Female; Male)
Miscellaneous complaints (Food allergies; Overlong soft palate)
