Stafordšírský bulteriér - Úplný přehled plemene – Říha Martin (2013)

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of the few breeds in the world that has its own emblem, which is a stylized knot. This symbol, often referred to as the Stafford Knot, is primarily a symbol of Staffordshire. The Stafford Knot first appeared in the 14th century on coats of arms, as a family symbol, and later on police helmets and other official materials of Staffordshire. It only became the breed's emblem much later, approximately 100 years ago. Staffordshire was once an important industrial area known as the Black Country, which housed not only steelworks and glassworks but also coal mines. Miners worked in cramped and dangerous tunnels, where they often lost consciousness due to lack of oxygen, and the ever-present methane posed a constant risk of collapse. Due to this danger, they secured themselves with a rope tied to their belts using this very knot. Thus, this knot became a symbol of safety, trust, and reliability. The Stafford Knot is therefore a characteristic symbol of our breed not only for its region of origin but also for its nature, which embodies safety, trust, and reliability. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is the only breed in the world that has in its standard, as a character trait, that it is ABSOLUTELY...