Meg_1985

Hi all, Could someone please give me some advice re behavioural changes. My 18 month old female has been exhibiting tractable behaviours including ignoring direction, running off while on walks on our farm and showing agressive stances to my husband in particular. She is coming up to her next heat cycle at the end of May so I though it may be hormonal. She has never been like this even on her last heat cycles. And has always been very obedient and friendly. I have been doing extra training and have been understanding. I was just wondering if there is something else I could do for her. I am in the process of becoming a registered breeder and have tried to outsource information on the subject but have found nothing helpful. Many thanks in advance.

I read the breed standards and she is beautiful and I made sure her bloodline of blue wasn't too long to negate genetic fault. My mum was an RSPCA foster carer while I was a child and I have been too for many years and understand that breeding is for the future of a breed not for colour. We really wanted a blue but I'm not breeding for blues and will definitely stud with a strong colour with a great disposition, form and feature. Including DNA testing and HC and L2HGA testing. That you again everyone who replied. I will continue to research and talk to as many breeders as I can.

Thank you for your all of your advice. It was very helpful. I won't be showing her as she is a blue and not a recognised colour. I checked her for temperament, structure, soundness and genetic fault. The breeder I got her from just bred blues and didnt seem interested in discussing genetic diversity. I won't be jumping on the current trend for breeding blue on blue for colours sake so I will definitely look into the stud option with no blue behind it and assess what traits I need for stinger pups. I still have a lot to learn and will explore all avenues to ensure I know as much possible before I start breeding. Thank you again.

Hi, i just wanted some opinions on what coloured sire to get for our Blue English Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I have joined Dogs NSW and I am committed to breeding healthy, happy pups. I am aware that the blue is a recessive gene. By breeding a blue to a blue pied would that result in blue pied pups or a mixture of the two? I have also undertaken some research and understand that by buying a red sire this would create a stronger blood line thus ensuring healthier pups. Is this true? Our dam is HC and L2HGA tested. I won't be buying a male for at least 18 months but just wanted to do as much research as possible. Any advice you can give would be much appreciated.