Wavemaker Staffords https://wavemakerstaffords.com/ ...naturally Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:47:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://wavemakerstaffords.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-WM-purpleLogo-100x100.png Wavemaker Staffords https://wavemakerstaffords.com/ 32 32 Is it flattery? https://wavemakerstaffords.com/is-it-flattery/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:47:25 +0000 https://wavemakerstaffords.com/?p=1350746 The phrase "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" originated from Oscar Wilde's famous quote, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness." The phrase has been used by many authors as early as the 18th century, but Colton's variation is the one English speakers still use today. While flattery …

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]]> Looking for a Stafford? https://wavemakerstaffords.com/looking-for-a-stafford-2/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:59:39 +0000 https://wavemakerstaffords.com/?p=1347114 Questions you should ask potential breeders. When going to select your Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy, there are several very important questions to ask the breeder. These will help you determine if you have found a good and reputable person whom you are comfortable with. After discussing the following points with the seller, ask yourself, “Is …

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]]> SBTCA National weekend https://wavemakerstaffords.com/sbtca-national-weekend/ Tue, 30 May 2023 12:35:16 +0000 https://wavemakerstaffords.com/?p=1346865 We are still on the road after the 2023 SBTCA National Specialty weekend in OKC but I wanted to make a quick blog post about Felix and his recognitions. I am being told there is some story twisting happening on FB which I am not on. Always a few in every hobby/sport who feel in …

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]]> Revisiting interviews https://wavemakerstaffords.com/revisiting-interviews/ Thu, 04 May 2023 00:35:06 +0000 https://wavemakerstaffords.com/?p=1342584 Remember, the name explains what the breed should exemplify—Bull AND Terrier.

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]]> Protect and Preserve https://wavemakerstaffords.com/protect-and-preserve/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:38:59 +0000 https://wavemakerstaffords.com/?p=1332382 I found this online. What are your thoughts? I like the concept but I prefer to mentor not simply sell and release….I do not control anyone. I have only ever asked one buyer to allow me to breed and get puppies back only b/c I was at the end of a twenty year quest without …

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]]> Felix is a cover boy https://wavemakerstaffords.com/felix-is-a-cover-boy/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 20:56:33 +0000 https://wavemakerstaffords.com/?p=1329433 The post Felix is a cover boy appeared first on Wavemaker Staffords.

]]> A Stafford By Any Other Name https://wavemakerstaffords.com/a-stafford-by-any-other-name/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:10:47 +0000 https://wavemakerstaffords.com/?p=1326375 Every so often, you hear people ask why some insist on calling Staffordshire Bull Terriers “Staffords,” avoiding the use of those other alternative short names for the breed. Most of the time you never get a serious answer, other than personal opinion: “That’s just the way it has always been!” And then it turns into …

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]]> Latest Show News https://wavemakerstaffords.com/latest-show-news/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:55:54 +0000 https://wavemakerstaffords.com/?p=1324204 Sunmaid KC Fresno California – Stafford Showdown weekend

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]]> Watch your words https://wavemakerstaffords.com/watch-your-words/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:21:34 +0000 https://wavemakerstaffords.com/?p=1319615 Recently I have been hearing about some Stafford enthusiasts who are more concerned with making sure their egos are fed and their opinions are heard than they are about preserving, protecting and promoting this breed in unison with others. I am not on FB so thankfully I get to skip a lot of the drama …

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]]> State of the Stafford https://wavemakerstaffords.com/state-of-the-stafford/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:23:40 +0000 https://wavemakerstaffords.com/?p=1317440 When I, along with other breeder judges, were asked to briefly speak on The State of the Stafford for an upcoming Zoom meeting. I originally wanted to discuss what has changed visually, structurally, temperamentally and health-wise. After some thought I figured others would be addressing their thoughts on this topic in that manner so I …

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