STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIERS

Early day motion 1685, tabled 22 July 2002 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 15 members.

That this House congratulates The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club on its successful Championship Show held at the Staffordshire County Showground on 21st July; acknowledges the Staffordshire Bull Terrier to be a truly remarkable breed of dog that has been registered with the Kennel Club for no less than 67 years; notes that the Staffie has become a great family favourite, with a totally reliable temperament and a love of children, as well as being highly intelligent, fearless and loyal; and recognises that despite its humble beginnings, the modern day Staffordshire Bull Terrier has evolved into the most popular of terrier breeds within the United Kingdom and throughout the world and is a fine example of a magnificent British family dog.

Signatures by party: Conservative 6, Labour 6, Liberal Democrat 3.