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Our Affix/ Prefix
“Millgarth” was registered in 1961
and in February of that year I
experienced my biggest thrill by
taking the Dog C.C. at Crufts under
Jimmie Russ (Relyon). During the
‘60’s we bred a couple of litters
and exported to the U.S. a dog who
became “Am./Can. CH. Millgarth
Powerpack CD. Ex.” which I
understand had quite an influence
there. Also around this time we
bred a good bitch “We Wonder at M.”
but she , unfortunately, died young
without issue.
From1970 until around
‘77/’78 I had to curtail my
involvement somewhat due to family
commitment but still kept a dog and
later, in the ’80’s, I purchased a
bitch puppy out of “CH. Black
Tusker” from Malcolm Boam.
This bitch produced a very good dog
“M. Jack Cracker” who did a lot of
winning early on and a number of
people thought he could go all the
way but too much exercise too young
stopped him reaching his full
potential. I bred a couple of
litters along this Line during the
‘80’s.
In the early ‘90’s I
obtained a daughter of “CH.
Rocellio Rip Van Winkle” from Roger
Pugh which was shown by my daughter
with some success and later from
another bitch from this line I bred
a lovely bitch who hated showing(
and other dogs). To my dismay was
speyed after letting her go on
breeding terms. However I still have
the mother today aged 13.
As you might see I
have bred but rarely ( 8-10 litters
total ) and only when I’ve wanted
something for myself. Type, health
and temperament being my main aims.
I was persuaded to
judge in 1990 having declined many
invites over the years and to my
surprise I enjoyed it and have since
judged all over The U.K. at General
Canine, Breed Club and Championship
Show levels. I have no colour
preferences or bias where dogs are
concerned and am only interested in
promoting good sound stock.
I have been Vice
Chairman of the Southern Counties
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society
for the last 3 years and a member of
the committee for a number of years
and have also stewarded at all
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