hi im normally reading the breeding topics as been trying to mate my staff and shes due in soon??well ive stopped working the past month so got alot of time on my hands so been doing some research on my dog and ive decidede id like to start showing so i rang east mids. sbt club up to find out about local shows, and shes sending me a schedule and info. i cant take mine as shes pedigree but not kc and she has bat ears unfortiently which is big no no i know, but  i didnt buy her for showing im looking into buying another bitch.where if you read my thread in breeding you will see i was trying to help friend find a stud as i would of liked one of hers as hers is lovely shes a red and has cracker jack in papers and rogue saga is great grandparent which i know are good but she prob. wont try this season prob. next.Any way any info. about showing would be great as ive never been before aint even got clue what to expect..does any one on here belong to east midlands staffordshire bull terrier club??????sorry for going on lol

Hi J
have you been to any shows so that you can see which sort of dogs you prefer?
Although KC registered, dogs can differ in looks so you may be best having a good look around and researching some of the affixes you like before you actually buy a pup.
Bearing in mind also that you may find different "types" in different areas of the country too so it may be best to visit more than just one show.
Have you had a look on Staffords.co.uk- they have show results and pictures on the board and may give you a starting point as to which type of breeding you prefer.
Good luck :)

i know i love the staffordshire bull terrier thats what i would like to show im not buying pup now this will be my 1st show of many before i actually start doing it so ican have a good look and do research and get to know people etc.probably wont be till next year but thanks for that ...
                                            jo

You've lost me now ..... :rolleyes:
I thought your post was about looking for a pup to show ?
Are you just looking for general info on showing Staffys then ? We have entered in the East mids show on 2 May :)

no im going to my 1st show eventually i would like to get pup to show but for now im just looking and learning.just wanted info. really where is the show because mrs vann didnt say. she said when it was and shes sending me a schedule of all shows.how many staffs do you have?have you been showing long and is hard work??do you just show or breed aswell??

                                                   thanks jo

Jo
the show is held at Asfordby Amateur Sports Club in Hoby Road,Asfordby in Melton Mowbray. The details, time etc will be included in your schedule .
The stafford site I mentioned earlier will list all SBT shows for the coming year - both Open and Champ shows.
I have only the one Staffy and I am a relative new comer to showing having only been involved for the past year :)

oh i hoped it was there as i live in melton mowbray so only little drive to there also my partner plays football there some times.i knew they did dog shows there brilliant is it open show do you pay to get in??thanks for helping me ...                         jo

Yes its an Open show- usually costs a pound or so for spectators I think :)
There is usually a couple of stalls too selling leads/collars, staffy books etc and you will find the majority of people just adore talking about their dogs so you should be able to get lots of info and advice :)

brilliant cant wait can get some books aswell right see you there lol  thanks again   jo

pedigree but not kc....how does that work?

self expainatory I would have thought.
Archer

Obviously not...as i still don't get it.

Does she not mean pure-bred rather than pedigree....?

In my mind a *pedigree* is one that is KC reg....

most people consider the term pedigree means pure bred ....after all even though the dog is not kd reg it still has a pedigree.If a breeder does not reister one of its pet puppies due to say being an incorrect colour does this mean its not pedigree?I think its just a matter of different phrases...I've always refered to pure bred dogs as pedigree I guess others use different terms
Archer

what it is i brought my bitch with a five generation pedigree papers but she wasnt kc thats what i called pedigree it might not be but i thought it was..???
                                       jo

a pedigree is a dog with at least a 3 generation pedigree, therefore a rossbreed could be classed as a pedigree if you knew who its parent, gradparents and great grandparents were!!

Unfortantly people think of pedigrees as purebreeds, tho do not have to be KC registerd!  Hence companions pedigree classes, need not be registerd with the KC!

Rox

so whats the right term for my dog??she has champions as gt: gt: grandparents??because she has this generation paper could i of applied for kc for her when she was pup??? her dam and sire were not kc but the dams parents were???? sires werent. just wondered?? as im learning lol .thanks jo

Your dog is an unregistered purebred.
:)

hi jan,
          thanks so if any one asks i shall tell them lol bit of a mouthfull ha ha..
                                           jo

hi dawn ,
thanks i thought both parents had to be kc and that the breeder reg. them but just double checking.
                                                    jo

Hi Jo, I deleted my post because I felt you might think it was another criticism of your situation. So for the benefit of other posters and to preserve the integrity of the thread, I wrote that, only the breeder can register a litter and both parents must be KC registered, otherwise the litter is unregisterable with the Kennel Club.
Dawn R.

Well, by getting out to shows, looking at dogs and learning, you will get an idea of what you like, and hopefully make some friends who will be happy to talk you through a lot of the rules and jargon.
Sounds to me like you are going to be giving yourself the very best chance of finding the right dog for what you want this time.
Best fo luck!
JaneA

hi jane,
         thanks for replying,im really excited about this show as ive never been before.the only show ive seen is crufts and that was on tv lol.ive always wanted to see a blue staffy so hopefully one will be there?there beautiful?will people mind if i asked questions ?like if i didnt understand what was happening etc.??do you do shows?if so what dogs do you have? is it an enjoyable hobby??its just my partner plays football at weekends and i do nothing well i dont in week either as not working but want something to focus on and do with spare time and i love dogs especialy staffys so thats why ive decided to do this;;;
                                      thanks and sorry for going on jo

hi dawn,
          no i realized where you were coming from if you read my other post on breeding?im not mating her now youll be pleased to know;;im just going to have look at this show and go from there got schedule through cant wait my friend is also coming with me and taking her bitch. as she wants to mate her next season and hopefully she can get talking and numbers and find help to get  a suitable stud dog for hers??? is anyone else going to emsbt show on 2nd may?and has anyone been before?? its at asfordby amatures club?

                                                         thanks jo