First Published: 1975
Hardback 1975: 168 pages
Printed in England by Offset-Litho Services Ltd
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Book Description:
"THE FIRST 100-ODD YEARS of this breed's existence, was the least-admired of all canine breeds. Used in clandestine dog fighting circles of bygone days, it was tagged with the blackest of reputations; as such, very few 'respectable' people wished association with it.
TO-DAY the pure-bred descendants of that ancient bloodline are the most DYNAMIC and EXCITING of modern canines....... sought after by discerning dog lovers from all levels of society.
THEIR GROWTH for the future must not destroy its past, for a breed with no past, has no future.
IN THIS BOOK are many illustrations of the breed's past, and present. In the text are notes on origins and background history.
Hopefully, sound breeding judgment and appraisal will preserve some of this history for future Fanciers - who will surely appreciate this 'legacy'.
Since 1935, when Staffordshire Bull Terriers first became eligible for exhibiting at officially recognized shows, this breed has grown from a tiny minority in those early days, to its present-day level, well-up amidst the most sought-after of modern canine breeds ...... all within a brief time-span of less than 40 years!.
Following in the train of popularity comes the newcomer/novice to the breed, who, upon realizing there is more to a Staffordshire than its 'pretty face', wishes to become more educated about his new acquisition. In an old breed such as this, one may wish to know how these dogs were developed into their present form, and from whence they derived their wonderful temperament and character.
Within these pages will be found a vast and comprehensive range of photographic material, together with notes, articles and anecdotes, all of which will indeed contribute to a furthering of one's education on these superb dogs.
'MEMORIES' ....of Staffordshire Bull Terriers.... is about this old breed in modern times. Herein is an outline of its origins and history which began almost 200 years ago.... a chronicle from past to present.
Being an owner of Staffordshires myself, and having been in contact with many different people in other countries where this breed is becoming established aside from its rapidly expanding growth here in England, I have felt that a book such as this was needed, from which the many newcomers to the breed could study and learn quickly with the aid of numerous pictures, illustrations and informative articles.
To present a comprehensive view-point, I invited prominent/distinguished breed personalities of international renown to submit data of interest to accompany my own herein.
Thanks to a most generous response, I am enabled to present on the following pages what must surely be the largest, most comprehensive collection of photographs ever compiled of these dogs, under one cover, and made available to the enthusiast.”
Table of contents:-
The first 100 years
Breeders Task
Bill Boylan … a few thoughts
Fight Record: A Black Country Champion
Childhood Recollections of a Sedgely Man
An Intimate Story of Fighting Dogs
The Collar Comes Last
Joe Mallen Remembers
Ch. Gentleman Jim
American Pit Bull Terriers
Official UKC Standard
A Veterinary Opinion
A Point of View on Judging
Rescue Service
Staffords and Others
Showing to Advantage
On Selecting a Puppy
The Original Standard
The 1948 Standard
A Few Thoughts on Staffordshire Bull Terriers
Puppy Rearing
In Field and Forest
Anecdotes
Health and Activity in Later Years
Canada
Rhodesia
New Zealand
Squibs Mercer says …
Future of the Breed
The best friend a man has …
List of Plates:
Origin Unknown
Ch. Hyndland Jaunty Jock
Mr. Wombwell's Lion Wallace
Bronze Statuette of Turk
"Out for a days Sport"
Late 1800's
...Of the Westall Strain
Corporal Hitler and friends
Jim the Dandy
Game Bill
Tackle
P'irst Show ever at Hatfield
Head Study of Flighting Staffordshire Joe Mallen and Bill Boylan
Ch. Gentleman Jim
Tackle and Ch. Game Laddie
Red Ruin and Ch. Midnight Gift
Irish Ch. Schoolboy
Relyon Jake the Rake
Ch. Godfreys Pride
Bedgebury Chieftain
Jolly Roger
Ch. Wychbury Kimboand
Ch. Red Cap
Hydiamond King
Ch. Goldwyns Leading Lad
Ch. Wychbury Diamond King
Ch. Wychbury Jim's Double
Ch. Wychbury Brindle Crescendo Ch. Brinstock Glenagow
Ch. Little Diamond Tiara
Ch. Rossisle Rivorich Maxmillion
Ch. Wirswall Jet the Monarch
Ch. Rapparee Look Lively
Ch. Bonny of Burns
Ch. Camdonian Contender
Ch. Siretfordian Little Gem
Ch. Buninyong Caesar
Ch. Curfew's White Orchid
Ch. Jolihem Dreadnought
Ch. Game Flash
Buckhill Black Bomber
Ch. Linksbury Augustus
Winterfold Danny and Tojen Tomanda Ch. Cardinal Sin of Beaconmoor
Ch. Barrington Golden Toga Somewhere in the U.S.A. ..circa 1860's Sailor Mikejnr.
Golden Nugget Bitch
Cockney Charlie Lloyd
Crazy Jack
A Friendly Tussle?..
Rarin' to Go
Lee
Sailor Mike
Black Beauty
Jim
Brock's Boy and Playmates
Ch. Rapparee Rothersyke Vow
Ch. Rockmere Rip-it-up
Ruffhill Showboy
Irish Ch. Granitefield's Renas Beauty Ch. Rapparee Renegade
Roskey Romulus
Goldie
Buckingham of Brigadiers
Cradbury Lady Flash
Ed. Reid with Buck, Goldie and
Vigo Black Beauty
Billy Ringstar
Ch. Jolihem Ringmaster
Taeieri Tui
Ch. William the Conqueror
Dalmead Deborah
Ch. BenextBeau
Cubik Snow Rocket
Wawocan Buccaneer
Bringarry Bushwacker and Daughter Kevin Greenyer with Vigo Black Beauty Ch. Pattys Oky Boy Twicer
Ch. Pattys Red Oky Spivvy
Oky Boy
Merrydown Golden Masterpiece
Mrs. Nora Pipkin (Rhodesia)
Mountain Ash Xmas Ajax
Mountain Ash Xmas Ajuster
Mountain Ash Christmas Aray
Ch. Meriden Sea Scollop
Int'l Ch. Jaramillosjeremias
Int'l Ch. Wirswall Judy the Gamest Finnish Ch. Kytokarun Aristoteles
Int'l Ch. Red Marquita of Bandits
Ch. Threapwood Nobleman of Betchgreen Lucky Jim and mistress
Buckingham of Brigadiers and a playmate Merrydown Gay Gamboller