Tag Archives: My Staffordshire Bull Terrier

My Boy, Baxter

My dog is the best! He is a cheeky, noisy, clumsy, adorable crossbreed, and he is our boy. Baxter is a rescue dog, and we believe he is Welsh, since he was found near Wrexham and taken to a local … Continue reading

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Farewell, Beloved Pets

We said goodbye to a family dog late last week. She was my grandparents’ companion, and had lived a long and happy life. It hadn’t started out so well. Maggie was severely malnourished, terrified and pregnant when my Nan and … Continue reading

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#AtoZChallenge X is for Baxter

My #AtoZChallenge could not pass without a mention for my gorgeous four-legged baby. He is my Boy, my first child, my darling dog, Baxter. Yes, I am a dog lover. And technically, Baxter is not my first doggy child. Before … Continue reading

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#AtoZChallenge – Delightful Doggy Distractions!

Today is Friday, and here in the UK our schools finish for two weeks of Easter holidays, hooray (I think!). My eldest daughter is at pre-school and her term dates correspond with our local schools, so I am making the … Continue reading

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You’ll Never Be a Show Dog, Baxter! #StaffyLove

I decided today that I must fire my dog. I mean, sack him! He’s supposed to be a guard dog, but this week he failed spectacularly in that task, although fortunately it wasn’t a situation that required any serious intervention. … Continue reading

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#SofterThanYouThink My Staffordshire Bull Terrier

I have been prompted to write this post in response to an emailed newsletter from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in London. Although I have never visited that particular dogs’ home since it is in a different part of the … Continue reading

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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a very misunderstood breed of dog. In recent years these animals have been bred for dog fighting and have been used as so called ‘status’ dogs among gangs of youths. It is a shame that … Continue reading

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Baxter’s Collar

Wednesday 14th July 2010 I woke feeling ill today.  At three months’ pregnant that is to be expected, but this wasn’t made any easier by my Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, Baxter.  Two weeks’ ago he cut his foot while out … Continue reading

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