Breeding is a democratic art affordable for everyone. Personally, before getting my first litter, I have studied the various breeding techniques by attending some courses at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Milan, one of the oldest schools devoted to the study of animal diseases and livestock...
“the concept of "family" includes a group of individuals derived from a couple of common ancestors until the 10th degree of lineage, in other words it means bringing together 5 generations. Then we will talk about bloodline or “bloodstream”, with the lineage of a male reproducer until the fifth generation and still beyond. " - Franco Bonetti
National Puppy Sweepstakes - 2013.10.10 Montgomery, Lake Conroe/Houstonn North KOA
Judge - R. Paco Zanoia
In 1956, W. T. Bill Brandon in his first book on the Breed of Cliff Ormsby quoted the following character description - the same which almost twenty years ago he used as the presentation in the American Kennel Club for the typical character of this very particular Terrier - in order to request the official recognition.
Does a dog look like its master? 
This very common expression usually doesn't harm anyone - except the dog. For my breed of American Staffordshire Terriers (Am Staf), even more than for other breeds, it's crucial that the person who selects the dog in the first place, and later the owners, should be both qualified and experienced. So in this respect it's fundamental that the training for this particular breed of dog should take place be broad and serious.
In 2013 I judged the National Sweepstakes Veteran, here's the video:
4th October 2009
STCA National Specialty
Montgomery County KC
Blue Bell, PA
Judged by: Mr. Gary L. Doerg
