Happy Versatile Bull Terriers
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
Well, it’s time for me to keep working at continuing the Nuance Bull Terrier line, and try to breed Amy, GCH Ch Nuance Next Big Thing ROM, CGC, TKN again. This time, I decided to breed to a dog that I had seen while I was judging in New Jersey. This dog, Bunter or Ch. … Read more
Every year, I send out personalized holiday cards to all my puppy people as well as friends and family. Those cards always feature a photo of one or more of my Bull Terrier in the snow. Over the years my husband Mike and I have captured some really fun photos. We just shot our photos … Read more
I decided to breed my Amy (GCH Nuance Next Big Thing, ROM) as soon as possible after the disappointing results with Iris, who had only one puppy. Fortunately, Amy was able to finish both her AKC Grand Champion and Bull Terrier Club of America Recognition of Merit titles in August, 2020, before coming in season … Read more
Last year, I bred my Iris to Hamilton, but unfortunately, she did not get pregnant, and actually gave me a terrible scare by developing metritis after her due date. I do really want to have puppies from her so I am trying again this year (she only comes in season every 10-12 months, so it … 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
Barn Hunt Fun at Woof Woods Amy and Marley and I headed up for a day of barn hunt hosted by the Barn Hunt Buddies club at Woof Woods in Flushing Michigan. I am a founding member of this group, but not very active in it due to some personal factors. I still like to … 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
I decided to breed Iris this year, and just returned in mid May from breeding her. Breeding involves a lot of planning and work, and that’s before you even do a breeding. Evaluating My Bitch First, you evaluate the bitch, make sure she passes all the recommended health tests (in my breed, this includes a … Read more