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Alan
Hedges ~
"Ramblix
& The Annual"
~ Scotland :
"I have had the pleasure of reading through my copy of Stafford
World, newly arrived from South Africa and available from Liz
Stanway on 01706 873838, it really is an excellent book. Juanita Hobbs
does a superb job with this book, it covers the Stafford all over the
world and it is an optimum reference for all students of the breed."
Alisa
Romaine ~
"The
Tempest Kennel Gang"
~ United States of America :
"I got my Stafford World yesterday and immediately
sat down and looked through it (my son was napping - hooray!). I have
not had time to read anything yet but the pictures and the layout are
terrific! The dogs look great and I just can't absorb enough of them.
I am looking forward to my trip to NM next week to show my Gordon because
I will have a lot of time during the day to browse the articles and stats
included. Terrific layout of pics on my flyball article, Juanita! You
are truly a genius. I love the Calendar! It is already sitting
atop my computer. The best thing about it is that once the year is done
(or each month for that matter), I have all the dogs on handy little cards
that I can carry with me. What a great idea, Juanita! I always have too
many calendars for my wall and this is a really original idea for a calendar."
All
About Dogs ~
"Canine
Chronicle"
~ South Africa :
"Bigger yet than the 2000 edition, Stafford World goes
from strength to strength. It now represents the progress of Staffordshire
Bull Terriers in nine countries, in glossy A4 format over 243 pages. Breed
aficionados have an unequalled reference book on the breed for the year
under review. It is packed with statistical information including show
results, judges results, stud dogs and brood bitches, puppies registered,
obedience results and more. The book is well-supported by breed advertisers
and all information is categorised by country. There are several articles
of breed and general interest from the various countries represented,
which illustrate the commitment to the breed by those involved. A book
this comprehensive is an extraordinary undertakiing and has become a vital
and important feature in the Stafford calendar. It is a book for every
Stafford owner, as well as anyone having an interest in the breed. Also!
The Stafford World Calendar - with all dates needed by Staffie
owners globally - presented in a CD cover which forms a desk stand."
Andrina
Morton ~ www.sbtfun.com
~ Scotland :
Read Andrina's full review at - http://www.sbtfun.com/staffordworld.html
& http://www.sbtfun.com/staffordworld2.html.
Angela
Boyes ~
"Orazz"
~ Australia :
"Beautiful introduction re HD. Absolutely superb book - take a bow!"
Brian
Aubrey ~
"Jenabeck" ~ England :
"I enjoyed reading it very much - it must be hard work putting it
all together. It is good to see Staffords from other parts of the World.
Once again thanks for a great book!"
Brian
Owen ~
"Brystaff"
~ England :
"Thanks for the Stafford World once again! A wonderful
book it gets better each time - the presentation is simply great. Keep
up the good work!"
Catoni
Alessio ~
"Elios Sun Rise"
~ Italy :
"Thank you very much, Juanita - and I would say that Stafford
World is very very good!!!"
Charmayne
van Rijsbergen
~ "Tengeenie" ~ South Africa :
"Stafford World - it is wonderful and thank you for
my advert. Please can I book an advert in the next one? I will also give
you the results of my other dogs HD scores, just waiting for Gheza's.
Thanks again for a first class book."
Christel
Van Woensel
~ "Indianstaff" ~ Belgium :
"Congratulations on the great job, it all looks really super!!!!!!!
In the beginning we struggled a bit with the CD Calendar but
once you know, it’s easy and it really looks cool. Well you only
make us more and more anxious what the next editions will be. And for
those who still can’t make their mind up: BUY IT ALL , IT’S
REALLY GREAT!!!"
Coleen
Wilkinson
~ "Scalawag" ~ Canada :
"They are here! They are gorgeous! What a wonderful job you do in
recording the breed history in the most amazing way! I love Canada's section.
I like the CD Calendar - it is a convenient little size!
I am a bit confused about how to set it up - I opened mine and wasn't
sure."
Damon
Folmar ~ "Cornerstone" ~ United
States of America :
"Stafford World is simply unprecedented!! Juanita,
a fantastic job. The adjectives are really not adequate to describe the
book. If you don't have one you must get it."
David
Lowe ~ "Seighford"
~ Australia :
"As you know, I am particularly impressed with the efforts you have
made in relation to my ad in particular to the extent that I sought your
permission to use it in other publications, so impressed was I at the
quality and professionalism of the finished product."
Deon
Manuel ~ "Deman" ~ South Africa
:
"Just a quick one to let you know that I think the book is fantastic."
Eric
& Linda Birkeland ~ "Jamelkur"
~ Australia :
"Just a quick note to say that we received our copy of Stafford
World and we are very impressed and we are very pleased with our
ad."
Huntly
Pringle ~ "Ringmaster"
~ South Africa :
"Thanks for the Stafford World. A wonderful publication
once again and I found the section on HD to be highly informative, especially
the comparative table on hip grading systems."
Jacques
de Bruyn
~ "Proximo" ~ South Africa :
"I have gone through the SW2001 last night and I think
it is absolutely brilliant! Anybody who shows and even just owns a Stafford,
must own the complete set of Stafford Worlds. I can see
that you have really put in very hard work. I can't wait to see Tuscan
in next years edition! The CD Calenders were sold out at
the Bloemfontein shows already!! Congrats with SW2001!"
Jenny
Merritt ~
"Trugrip" ~ United States of America :
"Just a quick note to say thank you again for a lovely issue of Stafford
World. Looks great!!! "Kato" ad turned out great. To
Juanita and Lynn and all who produce and distribute Stafford World
- it's a lovely publication - keep it up!"
John
Ryder ~
"Kannechor" ~ England :
"A great book that gets greater every time. Can't wait for the next
one, and to see the CD Calendar!"
Jolene
Lee ~
"Roxee" ~ United States of America :
"It is awesome!"
Joy
Austin-Cleary ~ "Tykabul"
- Australia :
"WOW IT IS FABULOUS! Well done on yet another great year. Congratulations
to you and all concerned on the mammoth job that you have done. I wonder
if people realize what a huge effort it takes to put something like this
together? It is going to be treasured along with previous years that I
have. And on a personal note I feel that you are doing a great job with
the hereditary diseases register."
Kathryn
Jennings ~ "Jenrana"
~ Australia :
"We have had a lot of favourable comments about our advert in
Stafford World and we would like to thank you for your efforts
in putting the advert together for us."
Keelan
Belle ~
United States of America :
"Got my Stafford World - it is gorgeous!!! The ad looks
fantastic! AND I found Ellie's baby pics!!!!!!"
Lisa-Marie
Ford ~
"Ellz" ~ Australia :
"Well, to say I'm impressed is an understatement! Yet again the Stafford
World has surpassed previous years. Looking forward to the next
edition!"
Louise
Tattersall ~ "Staffbach"
~ Australia :
"Just thought I would drop you a email to say how FANTASTIC the
new Stafford World is!!!!!! You have done a wonderful job
and I hope you are very proud of it. Thanks also for our advert it looks
fantastic."
Lynn
Heimbuch ~ "Classy
Staffys" ~ United States of America :
"Oh boy Juanita has out done herself - the Stafford World
is fabulous. It is the book of books on SBT's. You do not want to wait
for your copies. The ads are all wonderful - hard to say which one I like
best. Her calendar is a CD desk top this time and done so cool. Well I
must get the advertisers copies ready so I can get back to reading it.
Stafford World 2001 - the best ever."
Mandy
Lindsey ~ "Linwest"
~ Australia :
"It is great - I loved the photos and the 'finishing touches' that
you do such as the personal thank you's and numbering, etc."
Mary
Pringle ~ Dog World ~ United Kingdom
:
"The new Stafford World book arrived from Juanita Hobbs in South
Africa. Very attractive cover, lots and lots of photos. The book is teeming
with information from all over the world on Staffords. Will write more
when I have had a really good read of it. With the book came the calendar
for 2003, quite a new idea with many photos for each month in an original
cover which can be made to stand up on a desk or anywhere you may care
to place it. Get in touch with Liz Stanway over here to view or purchase
either, tel. 01706 873838. With the search coming up now for Xmas presents,
the calendar from South Africa, at £5 plus p&p makes an ideal
present. Staffords from all over the world on it, and a stand up back
to make notes on. From Juanita Hobbs also comes the 2001 Stafford World,
a large, well illustrated book of 243 pages, dedicated to Sally - an appealing
photo of her appears at the beginning. Juanita gives Sally’s sad
history, for she has hip dysplasia. You must read of how there are days
when Sally is in pain and cannot walk, yet on good days she is a bundle
of fun and an excellent mover. Juanita gives Sally’s story in the
hope that everyone in Staffords will be more honest, and that hereditary
diseases will be faced up to. So this is the start of a book filled with
all kinds of facts and figures on Staffords from all over the world, with
photos on almost every page, some serious, some amusing. There are articles
from personalities of the nine countries represented in the book –
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa,
U.K. and USA. Also pictures and information about show dogs, pet dogs,
dogs performing in agility, fly ball, obedience, and on almost anything
a Stafford can do. See Liz Stanway at the shows or ring her on 01706 873838
to obtain the book and calendar. Book £l6 plus p&p."
Michael
R Darwin ~ Kennel
Union of Southern Africa ~ South Africa :
"Thank you for sending us a copy each of the Stafford World
2001 and the 2003 Calendar for review. To misquote
Emile Coué 'In every year and every way they gets better and better',
so much so that it is difficult to find anything to write which does not
sound as though a review has been paid for! I was really impressed with
'Tenacity' and wish that people who breed any breed of dog could
not only have the opportunity of reading your words but actually let them
sink in and do something. The various statistics you have produced are
very impressive as ever. The CD Calendar is a very good
idea but whether people will prefer this to the wall type I do not know.
I was much impressed by your using the inside back cover for the various
public holidays. I am probably being a bit critical but the colour went
a bit odd in a couple of months, particularly October (Taurbeck Sam Brown
has a most peculiar coloured coat). Again, congratulations."
Michael
Taylor ~
"Dunamis" ~ United States of America :
"I picked my copy up yesterday but haven't had time to enjoy the
entire thing yet. The first pass looks fantastic.Thanks for sending it
out so quickly - beautifully prepared as usual."
Michael
Trafford ~
"Scottish Dogs
Online" ~ Scotland :
"Well, I've got all 4 editions now!!! And they are excellent, thank
you very much, I'm thrilled. I am looking forward to many enjoyable hours
browsing."
Mike
Homan ~
"Evaredee" ~ England :
"Another great publication for your bookshelf, Stafford World
produced by Juanita Hobbs. Each edition gets better and better; news from
every corner of the globe. 241 pages packed with wonderful photographs,
statistics and features. Contributors to the publication also deserve
much praise for their time, effort and diligence. Glenn Consadine "Mosstrooper"
gives an excellent overview of happenings in Australia during 2001. Liz
Stanway contributes United Kingdom statistics and Gerry Brown for Ireland.
Dave Levy, Kennel Club SBT Liaison Officer poses the question - “Will
there be a Staffordshire Bull Terrier in 2025?” I certainly hope
so - unfortunately, I will not be around to verify one way or the other!
Statistics cover everything you could possibly need in gleaning information
to determine every aspect of the SBT."
Mike
& Rose Jennings ~
"Jendarme"
~ South Africa :
"Congratulations on producing an exciting and very readable edition
of Stafford World and for all the hard work that went into
making it such a professional publication. The various articles were excellent
and very interesting. 'Congratulations and thanks to the contributors.'
Of course, the cover is the best yet! Keep up the good work."
Nancie
Booth & Paul Grimwood ~
"Ramblestaff"
~ England :
"Another excellent publication. Thrilled with our page and what an
unusual cover how will you top that next year!! Good Luck."
Noelle
Nelson ~ United States of America :
"I like a calendar to hang on the wall. I think these are going to
get knocked over and think that maybe if they were spiral-ringed together
and then made to stand up they would be better. My vote is for the old
calendar in a more compact size!"
Robbie
& Yvonne Drummond~
"Sparstaff" ~ England :
"Congrats on another gem - our ad has turned out great, thanks for
that."
Robert
& Carol Waterhouse ~
"Brindale"
~ Australia :
"Well what can we say you have excelled yourself once again. These
books are a MUST for all serious Stafford people through out the world.
Well presented and interesting articles and the advertisements show the
dogs available around the world. The CD Calendars are lovely
and we cant wait to for 2003 to come, so we can use it, LOL! Well done
and we look forward to receiving and advertising in the 2002 edition."
Sandi
Consadine ~ "Mosstrooper" ~
Australia :
"My verdict?? - SENSATIONAL!!! You've done it again - really, really
super. Glenn gave you a score of 15 out of 10 so it MUST be good!!! Luckily,
we have more than one to look at or there would be strife. The red coat/cover
looks magic too. The CD Calendar is a good size and easy
to organise - I like it a lot. Everyone thinks that you have exceeded
yourself with this issue! It was funny, looking around the grounds and
seeing them all engrossed in their Stafford World's!! Andrina
has put into words what undoubtedly everyone will think."
Sandra
Smid ~ "Warmaster" ~ New Zealand
:
"Congratulations on a GREAT job!"
Sarah
Adams ~ United States of America :
"I was so busy reading it, that I forgot to email and say it was
here! I love it! Thanks for sending it!"
Steve
Stone ~ United States of America :
"South Africa's "The Stafford World 2001"
by Juanita Hobbs exceeds all standards for Stafford publications everywhere,
making it a must-have book for any serious Stafford fancier anywhere on
the planet. Its combination of world-wide coverage by country, amplitude
of photos, hard-sense editorials, and articles from regional personalities
provide caviar as well as meat-and-potatoes. Hard-bound in 8 1/2-by-12
(inch) format on high-quality glossy paper, its 243 pages exude professionalism
in design, layout, and typography. It features hundreds of photos of winning
2001 show dogs and enough statistics to satisfy all but the most rabid.
The attention to detail alone would serve as an prototype for a university
class in book-making. In size, quality, and finish, it is nothing short
of a Herculean effort crowned by great success. For each of Juanita's
annuals, I have had the great good fortune of being able to contribute
a brief article and can say without qualification that I am most proud
to be associated with such an outstanding publication."
Wanda
Moriarty ~ United States of America
:
"Thank you Juanita for taking on this project every year. Such hard
work and dedication to this breed. Wonderful way to see Staffords from
around the world. Please keep the articles on health, type and BSL coming.
Mark wants to know if he's going to have to dress up in those funny clothes
for Kruger....."
Wolf
Bergerhausan ~ France :
"Received the book - many, many thanks. Juanita did really a very
good job. I'm glad to find on the cover the bitch (French) Pretty Polly
of the Browndeanlaws Bully Boys, breeder and owner are close friends."
Yvonne
Langlands ~
Scotland :
"I have just received my first ever copy of Stafford World
and to say I am impressed is an understatement. The quality of this publication
is superb. It contains many clear photos and adverts of some beautiful
Staffies, not to mention Max and Dani in their fancy dress pictures. Needless
to say, no work has been done in my house this morning as I have spent
my time sitting down with a mug of coffee and my copy of Stafford
World 2001. Well done Juanita!"
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