Meet the Breed Booth, March 13th and 14th 2010, Seattle KC Show at Qwest Events Center in Seattle. The "Meet the Breed" booth will need club reps (with or without dogs!) in 2 hour shifts on both days. If you're interested, please contact Coleenblaze@msn.com (note "SKC Meet the Breed" in subject please) or call 425-413-1781 to reserve a time slot.

25th Annual Staffy Walk in Canada, July 3rd, 2010, 12 noon (registration at 11:15AM), Alex Hope Park in Langley BC. Come up and join Canadian Staffy members for the 25th Annual Staffy Walk. A hotdog BBQ will follow the walk, and then, try a game of "hotdog dunking" to show off your Staffy's skills. The group will also hold a raffle to raise funds for the ongoing legal costs against Breed Legislation. Participants are welcome to bring an item to donate to the raffle. All participants will receive a commemorative participation certificate for attending this 25th anniversary event. For more information please contact Mike or Lisa at percivalius@telus.net. Pictures from last year's event are available in our event image gallery.

Our Dog of the Month has been updated: Ch Trugrip Blue Star of Imperium is December's Dog. If you'd like to see your dog on here, please submit pictures and what makes him or her so special to me here at webmaster@staffordclub.com and perhaps yours can be next month's!

Our lost staffy from last month has been placed, but we have another that needs a good home. Check our current rescue opportunities for more info.

Please help identify this Staffy. He is obviously lost as he is well cared for. If we cannot identify him and/or an owner, we will take him on as a rescue. David Maresh picked him up from animal control... here is a brief description:
Small Male, dark brindle, white toes on each foot, white strike mark on chest, an "X" shaped marking between his eyes, toe nails well trimmed, kennel wise and obedient.
Found at approximatly South 260th Street and 16th Avenue South, in Des Moines, Washington, on November 13th.
We have other photos if he looks familiar.

24th Annual Staffy Walk in Canada, July 4th, 2009, 12 noon (registration at 11:15AM), Alex Hope Park in Langley BC.
Take a trip across the border to support the Canadian Staffy members for the always fun Staffy Walk. The group will hold a raffle to raise funds for future legal battles against Breed Legislation so bring an item to donate and your money. A BBQ will refresh everyone after the walk around this beautiful park. Once your rested take part in a game of hotdog dunking to show off your Stafford skills. For more information please contact Mike or Lisa at percivalius@telus.net.
Pictures from last year's event are available in our event image gallery.

SBTCPS Specialty in conjunction with the All Terrier Club of Western Washington, Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA - August 21st–23rd, 2009
It’s getting to be that time of year again for the ever popular BBQ, silent auction, potluck and cookies. Jim, Cassie and crew have agreed to head up the BBQ and ask that everyone bring a side dishes as well as cookies to share. Items for the silent auction are needed and Kristy will gladly take them at any time. Remember to bring your lawn chair or blanket so you can claim a good spot in our picnic area. The events will take place Sat. Aug. 22nd starting around 3pm. Hope to see everyone for a good time.
Picture from last years event are available under past events.

Responsible Dog Owner Day (RDO Day) - SBTCPS in conjunction with the All Terrier Club of Western Washington, Kellogg School, Shoreline, WA September 26th, 2009, 1pm-5pm.
The two clubs will join forces again in September to host the 3rd Annual RDO Day. Last year was the first time the two clubs joined forces and the turn out was great. This year we would like to see even more people (especially Staffy owners) come to show support for the AKC recognized RDO day event. This is our chance to educate the public about the dogs and being a responsible dog owner.
CGC testing will be offered again this year for a small fee. For more information on CGC and the 10 steps required please visit http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/program.cfm and then use the left hand side guide for training/Testing, CGC test items. If you have any questions or would like any guidance please contact Coleen Case (our own club evaluator) at 425-413-1781 or coleenblaze@msn.com. Please make sure to reference Staffy CGC.
Local rescue groups, vendors will be on site as well as some agility course fun for all. Please come to support the clubs and AKC RDO day.
Picture from last years event are available under past events.

Our first big function of 2009 - THE SPRING FLING - was a great success. The April newsletter has some pictures for you to see.

Just posted the new calendar of events for 2009. Click here to see what is coming up this year.