Blast from the Past
These dogs i think need an extra mentioning for how they were bred or for what they achieved.
#8 Pal of Aveth
I selected this dog because he was the first dual champion of the breed and played an important role in the forming of the Dublin Red Strain.
He was bred in the northern counties and came from the mating of Quiz of Wyncroft X Elegant Girl and was mainly bred back to Gentleman Jim, Pal of Aveth became the first dual Champion that the breed had known meaning that he had won his Champions title in the show ring as well as in the dog pit, making this dog another excellent example of functional conformation.
Harry Payne bred Ch Pal of Aveth to Chelmont Grand Duchess, and it was said to have produced some excellent specimens one of wich was Brindle Devil whom was later on send over to Ireland. Brindle Devil was owned by Willie Delaney from Dublin, Ireland who with Bob Watt from Dublin was the founder of the Dublin Red Strain of dogs. At that time Bob Watts owned a bitch named Battling Beauty and after she was mated to Brindle Devil she gave birth to two great dogs, Battling Duchess, and Battling Devil. Both Duchess and Devil were show winners, but they were also great badger dogs.
#7 Gentleman Jim
I selected this dog because he was the first staffordshire bull terrier show champion.
He was bought by Joe Mallen for only a few pounds and in fact he was the last pup from the litter that nobody took an interest in. As you might already know Joe Mallen wanted his dogs to prove themselves the old way so not only was Gentleman Jim of excellent conformation, we can also assume he had the true old character.
Gentleman Jim sired many a litter and he can be traced back in almost every SBT's pedigree. A few good offsprings from him were Fearless Red of Bandits, Wydneyland Kim and Jims Double of Wychbury.
#6 Allen's Geronimo
I selected this dog for 2 reasons, first he is known in the irish trials as a very good badger dog, second he can be found in pedigrees of both Flynn and Psycho strain foundation dogs.
The Great Geronimo, as he was called back in his days, was sired by a wel known irish trial dog named Black Tiger and his dam was Cork Rose. Allen's Geronimo was mated several times and most important were his matings with, Evergreen Patsy producing dogs as: Paddy of Plymouth wich was also a proven producer and Orday's Leo wich was sent over to the USA, and Evergreen Tiny Peggy producing: Allen's Peggy wich was the dam of the, Allen's Major X Allen's Molly, litter wich produced ch Psycho.
Here also a few pics of his earlier mentioned offspring.
#5 Melmar's Dutch Genius
I selected this dog for the important part he had in the forming of the dutch staffordshire bull terrier. He left a great legacy wich is very hard to find nowadays.
Dutch genius came from the mating of Melmars Admiral Avalanche X Nineacre Black Magic. Dutch Genius was the sire to many good staffords from that era like: Melmars The Cocker, Melmars Terry, Melmars Hot Headed Butcher, Melmars Jerry. He was a second generation dutch bred stafford with the following dogs playing the biggest part in his ancestory in following order: Widneyland Kim, Gentleman Jim, Goldwynns Leading Lad, Brinstock Glenagow and Wydneyland Little Gent of Pynedale. He was supposedly a real scoundrel of a dog and was already used at the age of 9 months in the Melmars breeding program. If you look at the picture on the left you can get a nice view of his build and i think that also explains AvH's maybe controversial use of him as a stud dog.
Here also a few pics of his earlier mentioned offspring.
Dutch Genius as told by Bongo: "Arco(dutch genius' calling name i guess?) was the first stafford i came across in my live it was in 1976, i was busy getting my hands on a bull terrier but then i came across this dirtbag with his owner of that time. This dog stole my heart right away and 7 years later i laid my hands on one of his offspring, yep patience pays off. Arie already bred the dog when he was about 9 months old, Arco had a few loose screws but hey who cared back in the day, that son of gun killed all that he saw from cats, rabbits to other staffs or pits, he flew into anything when given the chance."
#4 Sgt. Stubby
I selected this dog for Sergeant Stubby was the most decorated war dog of World War I and the only dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat.
He was of unknown breed; some sources speculated that he was part Boston Terrier and part Pit Bull, while other sources state that he was in fact a pure bred american pit bull terrier while his obituary described him as a "Bull terrier". Stubby served with the 102nd Infantry, 26th (Yankee) Division in the trenches in France for 18 months and participated in four offensives and 17 battles. Stubby was wounded in the foreleg by the retreating Germans throwing hand grenades. When he recovered from his wounds, Stubby returned to the trenches. After being gassed himself, Stubby learned to warn his unit of poison gas attacks, located wounded soldiers in no man's land, and — since he could hear the whine of incoming artillery shells before humans could — became very adept at letting his unit know when to duck for cover. He was even solely responsible for capturing a German spy in the Argonne. Following the retaking Château-Thierry by the US, the thankful women of the town made Stubby a chamois coat on which were pinned his many medals.
#3 Kilwilkie Lad
I selected this dog for Kilwilkie Lad was a strong dog, a first-rate badger dog. Supreme in many trails. he gained a host of awards but he was equally at home as working out in the field, in natural conditions.
Here is some extra info on him: Kilwilkie Lad won many cups, trophies and certificates. He was entered as full bred dog, for the trials, organised by the Irish Kennel Club, were for the benefit of pedigree dogs rather than crosses. When it was discovered that Kilwilkie Lad was an English Bull X Stafford, he was barred from taking further part but by then he had made his name and brought honour and fame to all involved with him. It was the end of his trial career but he continued to work naturally for many years until he was retired to enjoy his leisure at home.
#2 Charlie Lloyds Pilot
This dog i selected for his part in the forming of the Apbt while being an english bred dog from the year 1878
Here is some extra info on him: Pilot was bred by John Holden of the Red Lion Inn, Park Street,Walsall England. Pilot was brought to America by Charlie Lloyd. Pilot gained fame when he defeated Louis Krieger's Crib on October 19,1881 outside Louisville, Kentucky for $1,000 a side.
#1 Brigands Red Rogerson
This dog was selected for the way he was bred. The build up of his pedigree is amazing with some very good dogs in it like the great bomber and gentleman jim.
Here is his pedigree.
| Jolly Roger | Son o Jim | Gentleman Jim |
| Black Bess | ||
| Lou's Pall | The Great Bomber | |
| Alf's Kit | ||
| Lady Juror | The Great Bomber | Springheeled Jack |
| Lady Liquer | ||
| Miss Muffet | Annie's Pal | |
| Dancing Mistress |