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Stafford Milestones in the AKC
Staffordshire Bull Terriers were first admitted to the AKC stud book in October 1974. They were given AKC conformation show status in March 1975.
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The first Stafford female to become an AKC champion was: Ch. Northwark Becky Sharp (West Riding Alfalfa x Loggerheads Filanda) imported from Australia. |
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The first male Stafford to become an AKC champion was: Ch. Tinkenswood Imperial (Abbott of Ravenspur x Tinkenswood Gypsy) imported from Wales. |
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The first American bred champion was: Ch. Gamecock Another Brinsley Lad (Gamecock Hatchetman x Gamecock Persian Dancer) |
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The first Stafford to go Best in Show was: Ch. Guardstocks Red Atom (Darton of Henstaff x Wystaff Witchcraft) on November 20, 1983. |
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The first American bred bitch champion was: Ch. Gamecock Winter Shadows (Gamecock Hatchetman x Gamecock Persian Dancer) |
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The first Stafford to earn a Companion Dog title was: Constables Blackjack of Bearcats CD (Ch. Tinkinswood Imperial x Ch. Margot of Rossisle) |
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The first Stafford to earn a Companion Dog Excellent title was: Starzend Kings Crystal CDX (Tenacious Brindle King x Loggerheads Nell) |
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The first Stafford to earn a Utility Dog title was: Bullseye Miss Equal 'N More UD (Ch. Reetuns Lord Jim x Ch. Piltdown Miss Equal) |
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The first Stafford to earn a Tracking Dog title was: Ch. Steinstaff Goin' For The Gusto UDT (Ch. Guardstocks Red Atom x Ch. Pumptail Dragonstar Dancer UD) |
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The first Stafford to earn a Novice Agility title was: Ch. Fursouth Miss Shadygrove UDT NA (Ch. Incantation of Yankeestaff x Ch. Fursouth Fenella) |
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The first Stafford to earn an Open Agility title was: Ch. Fursouth Miss Shadygrove UDT OA |
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The first Stafford to earn an Agility Excellent title was: Shadygrove's Fortunate Son AX (Ch. Buckland's Arkenstone x Ch. Fursouth Miss Shadygrove UDT OA) |
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The first Stafford to earn a Master Agility title is: Shadygrove's Fortunate Son MX |