Happy Versatile Bull Terriers
My available white female Bull Terrier Claire, along with her mother Amy, grandmother Livi, and my husband Mike and I went to the BTCA nationals, also known as Silverwood Weekend in Greenville, South Carolina. in October. This was the longest car trip and hotel stay Claire had been on and I was pleased with how … Read more
My Bull Terrier puppies, Brook and Claire competed in shows in September, 2022. I would like to place Brook and Claire, my two white Bull Terrier puppies born in November, 2022, in their own homes so they can get more individual time and attention. I’m trying my best to keep them busy, and in September … Read more
Too Many Bull Terriers! I love Bull Terriers, I’ve spent more than 50 years of my life with Bull Terriers. When Amy had a litter last fall, I kept one puppy. I got another puppy back in May and spent some time evaluating her. They are fun, but raising puppies is hard work, and Bull … Read more
I received a surprising email in late May, 2023 from Jussi Kakkonen, a newer Bull Terrier exhibitor who lives in Finland. He had seen my show tips page and handouts and asked if I minded looking over how he stacked his dog. He asked if I could give him some feedback on his stacking methods, … Read more
My husband Mike and I took all three of our dogs to the Bull Terrier Club of America’s 2022 National Specialty in Nashville Tennessee. Bull Terrier people refer to this as Silverwood Weekend. The event was held at the Embassy Suites Cool Springs in Franklin, TN. This ;was my fifty first time attending the BTCA’s … Read more
I had my second Bull Terrier specialty judging assignment on June 16, 2019 at the Clarksburg Kennel Club in Morgantown West Virginia. This was the last show of the Golden Triangle Bull Terrier Club’s supported weekend, and as often happens over the course of 3 days of shows, there were a number of absentees. Since … Read more
Best of Variety/Best of Breed Winners My first Bull Terrier and Miniature Bull Terrier specialty judging assignment was in Pasadena CA on June 1, 2019. I was invited by the Golden State Bull Terrier Club and judged concurrent specialties for both Golden State and the Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America. What a Nice Entry! … Read more
Amy and I headed out to Bloomington IL for the supported and specialty Bull Terrier dog shows hosted jointly by the Fort Dearborn Bull Terrier Club and the Illiana Bull Terrier Fanciers. These are usually among the largest entry Bull Terrier shows of the year and also attract a sizeable entry of Miniature Bull Terriers, … Read more
Bull Terrier Club of St Louis Shows Amy and I headed out this morning for St Louis, traveling through Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and finally Missouri. We arrived at our hotel about 2:15 local time, then moved on to the show site. Amy showed well, but ran into some tough competition, going 2nd in her … Read more
One of the biggest dog events in Southeastern Michigan happened last weekend. Billed the Michigan Winter Dog Classic, it includes all breed shows hosted by the Livonia Kennel Club and Oakland County Kennel Club, Obedience and Rally Obedience trials, Agility trials, Barn Hunt trials, a flyball tournament, CGC and Trick Dog testing, dock diving, a … Read more