Book - Memories of Staffordshire Bull Terriers by Ed Reid

"Memories of Staffordshire Bull Terriers"
by  Ed Reid 

First Published: 1975


Hardback 1975: 168 pages

Printed in England by Offset-Litho Services Ltd


Size: *details awaited 

Weight:  *details awaited 



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

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