Lexy has obtained her CD and now has her Register of Honor Title
thru the Staffordshire Terrier Club of America.
15 Year "pitbull" ban has been lifted in the Netherlands !!
The government will now focus on enforcing proper laws and making owners more responsible
We are located in New Bedford MA, near beautiful Cape Cod. We hope you enjoy your stay as look thru our site.
We have been involved with the American Staffordshire Terrier since 2001. Their loyalty, courage, and loving companionship make them the wonderful breed they are. These are truly companion dogs, who thrive on human interaction and attention.
Here at TradeWind, we hope to strive for the continuing progress of this breed, keeping true to their type and standard. Overall health and temperament are most important to us, as well as maintaining proper structure amd type. Our dogs are very well socialized from puppyhood to adult, where we feel that proper socialization is a key factor in a dogs development and behavior. This breed should always have an outgoing and friendly nature and should never act timid or shy, especially towards humans. The American Staffordshire Terrier can also display some level of dog aggression, which should never be looked at negatively. Dog aggression is a trait of the American Staffordshire Terrier and American Pitbull Terrier, and this trait must be accepted and understood if you are looking to own this breed of dog. Dog aggression should NEVER be confused with or referred to as similiar to human aggression, and this breed should never display aggression towards people. The American Staffordshire Terrier should always be friendly, forthcoming, outgoing, and happy to meet a new friend.
A well bred American Staffordshire Terrier is a wonderful, loving family companion. They are great with children, will watch over their home and family, but these are not dogs that should to be used as guard dogs where their interaction with people is most important to them. They can be stubborn and tenacious, as well as playful clowns. One must realize that, when looking for a dog to be part of your family, the Amstaff is not a breed for everyone, and you must have an understanding of the breed and the responsibility of owning one.
Health screenings are done on all our dogs. No breeding will be considered without these screenings being done on our dogs as well as any considered sires or dams. Our dogs are tested by board certified cardiologists for their heart exams. Please visit our news page for more information regarding health testing.
We are active in conformation, temperament tests, obedience, and other activities with our dogs.
I am a member of the Staffordshire Terrier Club of America, the Wamponoag Kennel Club, the American Dog Owner's Assoc, and the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs. I am strongly involved with Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) and the protection of this wonderful breed of dog. I am also an apprentice Tester with the American Temperament Test Society.
I have met some fantastic people who share my love for these dogs, to whom I extend a warm Thank You for their support ,guidance, knowledge, trust, and most importantly, friendship.
Please continue to check back, as there will be new updates frequently. I hope you enjoy this site, and please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding the American Staffordshire Terrier or breed specific issues in your community.
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*Breed Specific Legislation is becoming the answer to the political enthusiasts, with no blame or responsibility being put on the owners. The media, thru biased and uneducated reporting, has created a negative perspective of the American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pitbull Terrier. It is becoming a fact that BSL is not solving public safety issues or addressing the true problem with dog bites, attacks, off leash roaming, and nuisance issues. Any breed of dog can bite, and irresponsible ownership is the key problem in regards to dog related incidents.
Please visit our page on BSL and whats happening thru out our country. Our links page has links to the ADOA ( American Dog Owners Assoc) Mass Fed. ( Mass. Federation of Dog Clubs) and other organizations who are fighting for the right to own dogs and show the importance of responsible ownership. Please visit these sites, if nothing else, to learn what responsible dog ownership is and what you can do to help the fight against BSL.
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* Our dogs are fed BARF, or RAW food. We feed it for the natural benefits it provides. Fresh bone, meat, and occassional vegetables and fruit make up this natural based diet, with the addition of yogurt, raw eggs, and mininal supplements. We have found that by feeding the Raw diet, our dogs have excellant skin and coats, clean teeth and healthy gums, strong immune systems, and natural muscular development. Please check our links page for 2 suppliers who provide excellant products. If you have any questions on feeding RAW, please feel free to contact me.*
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No Dog will ever be placed or sold without thorough screenings of the perspective new owner. Please be responsible and know where your puppies/dogs are, and always be willing and able to take them back if their new homes do not work out. Practice responsible ownership, know the laws in your community and the importance of leash laws and Dangerous Dogs laws. Breed Specific Legislation is a result of irresponsible ownership !! You must be responsible for the proper upbringing, training, and socialization of your puppy/dog.
No dog will ever be sold for any illegal purpose. We reserve the right to refuse ownership to any individual that we feel cannot provide for and care for their new dog/puppy as we do.
Nothing is to copied/removed without the permission of Monique Bertrand, TradeWind Kennels. Copyright 2004.
