Our Latest News page lists any recent updates, allowing our frequent visitors an easy way to view what's new. However this page will not necessarily focus entirely on our dogs show achievements. Instead what we will bring you is show news, obedience news, fun news and updates on the latest goings-on at the Brookshire kennel. So hang in there with us, we guarantee we'll have more content and entertainment soon enough! If you visit this page often, it may be a good idea to refresh (reload) it from time to time!

27th January 2012 - Top Show Puppy 2011 competition, DOGS Victoria

Brookshire Davros qualifies for the prestigious 2011 Dogs Victoria Top Show Puppy. Well done Davo!

18th, 19th and 20th November 2011 - Three CC's, a new breed champion and our first home bred champion!

Opal, now officially Ch Brookshire Black Opal has a memorable trifecta of wins and completes her journey towards her Australian Championship by winning all the available Bitch Challenge Certificate points at the Dalwood Children's Home Dog Show. Naturally kudos to our close and dear friends, Frans and Griet Coetzer (Zeracious Staffordshire Bull Terriers SA and Australia) and to the always well performing and consistent Opal!

2nd November 2011

Well done to new parents Brookshire Portia and Ch Mosstrooper Old Mate on their brood of 6 healthy puppies. Stay tuned for updates and photos of these adorable 4 males and 2 females..

8th October 2011

The British Terrier Club of NSW Inc, one of New South Wales oldest continuing breeds clubs, witnessed some high placings by the team at their October Championship Show. Brookshire Davros wins second in Junior Dog, sister Brookshire Lady Cassandra secures same in Junior Bitch class and Brookshire Mary Mary wins Australian Bred in breed under judge Mrs Dawn Lane (Gecane – Queensland).

24th September 2011 - Opal gathers momentum towards her title and banks more Challenge Certificate points!

Well done to Brookshire Black Opal who has a superb day at The International Spring Spectacular Championship Shows, Hillsborough, NSW. Opal has a pleasing morning win at the Lake Macquarie AB Kennel Club Inc Championship show hosted by International Judge Mr J A Rivera (Uraguay) by securing the Bitch Challenge Certificate and RUBOB.

At the evening Cessnock Dog Club Inc Championship Show, under Puerto Rican International All Breeds Judge Dr R Echevarria-Cofino, Opal reinforces her earlier wins by being successfully rewarded Bitch Challenge Certificate and RUBOB.

25th September 2011

Rounding off a sensational weekend of showing, Brookshire Black Opal collects yet another Bitch Challenge Certificate to add to her flourishing collection at the Cessnock Dog Club Inc AM Show under All Breeds judge Dr W Werbitskij (Belarus). Well done on a successful weekend of showing Frans, Griet and Opal.

10th and 11th September 2011

10th September 2011 - At one of our last major specialties of the year we have some fantastic results. At the SBTCNNSW Inc 13th Championship Show Dave, Brookshire Davros, secures the large Junior Dog Class and proceeds to win Best Opposite Junior in Show. However the star of the day is his sister, Brookshire Lady Cassandra, who not only wins the equally large Junior Bitch Class but also goes en route to win the Challenge Bitch Certificate under Breed Specialist Mr Paul Martin (Loyalstaff Staffordshire Bull Terriers - Eire).

Violet (Brookshire Lady Cassandra), Challenge Certificate Bitch winner and Junior In Show at the SBTCNNSW Inc 13th Championship Show

11th September 2011 - Another day of super results at Specialty level for the team at the SBTCNNSW Inc 14th Championship Show. Brookshire Davros places highly under Breed Specialist Mr Martin Murphy (Brockmar Staffordshire Bull Terriers - Eire). At the same show Violet, Brookshire Lady Cassandra places second in Junior Bitch Class and our newest cadet, Brookshire Mary Mary fares incredibly well in the Australian Bred Bitch Class and is placed 5th from a field of 22.

Brother and sister duo, Brookshire Davros (L) and Brookshire Lady Cassandra, winning Opposite Junior In Show and Junior In Show respectively under Breed Specialist Mr Paul Martin (Eire) Loyalstaff Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Thanks to Jodie Sing (Pranksta Staffordshire Bull Terriers) who presented Dave for General Specials

13th August 2011

Go Dave! Brookshire Davros romps home winning the Junior Dog class under Breed Specialist Ms Judge Bianca Janssen (Staffjoys - Netherlands) at the SBTC Queensland Silver Anniversary Championship Show. We are delighted to announce Brookshire Mary Mary has officially started her Specialty campaign with us by gaining a credible 5th from a large class in Australian Bred bitch class.

14th August 2011

Brookshire Black Opal places highly from 16 entered in the Junior Bitch class at the SBTC Queensland Silver Anniversary Championship Show under UK Breed enthusiast Mr Eric Galvin - Scousious Staffords .

30th July 2011

At the prestigious Sydney Kennel Club Winter International Champ Show newly recruited Kelsy, Brookshire Mary Mary, wins a large Bitch Challenge Certificate and Runner Up Best Of Breed under seasoned and respected All Breeds International Mr Kenneth Edh (Sweden).

17th, 18th 19th June 2011

Well done to Brookshire Portia who had some great wins at the triple headed Champ Show weekend at the Coonabarabran Kennel Club Inc. Friday 17th May 2011 saw Tess winning RBCC under judge Mrs Rhonda Ralphs (NSW), Saturday 18th May 2011, Tess wins Australian Bred in Group under Mrs Susan Brown (NSW) and Sunday 19th May 2011 Tess wins Bitch Challenge Certificate! Well done Belinda and Tess.

14th May 2011

Brookshire Black Opal has an excellent RCC win under Mrs Lynne Brown (NSW) at the Hills District Kennel and Training Club Inc.

30th April and 1st May 2011 - ACT and District SBT Club Inc Championship Shows

30th April 2011 - Brookshire Davros places highly from 16 entered Junior Dogs under Mrs Liz Stanway (Waystaff Staffordshire Bull Terriers UK). Dave has been consistently placed at the highest of Specialty and All Breeds. This second place now brings Dave Specialty wins/placings to 5 from 5.

1st May 2011 - Brookshire Davros places fifth at the Sunday Show for the ACT and DSBTC Inc under Breed Specialist Mrs Charlotte Holman (Borolo Staffordshire Bull Terriers Australia). Sister Brookshire Black Opal improves on this by her placing fourth in a large class of quality Junior Bitches.

22nd April 2011

Brookshire Lady Cassandra continues her Specialty success by placing third in a large contingent of older bitches at The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society 89th Inc Championship Show under Mr John Ryder (Kannechor Staffordshire Bull Terriers UK). Well done Sharon and Violet for placing so highly in one of the biggest classes of the day!

1st April 2011

Brookshire Black Opal wins...

Brookshire Black Opal has a hugely successful day under All Breeds stalwart Mrs K Eldred (NSW). Not content with her Puppy In Group win, Opal graduates to winning Best Puppy In Show at the Castle Hill Agricultural Society Championship Show. A feat that we are amazingly proud of as her breeders. Thank you Frans, Griet and Opal!

27 March 2011

Brookshire Black Opal wins Reserve Challenge Bitch under Miss B Daines (NSW) at The Lithgow and District Kennel Club Inc Championship Show. Well done Frans, Griet and Opal!

19th and 20th March 2011

19/3/2011 - Brookshire Davros wins CC Dog and RUBOB under Mr J A Birch (NSW) at the Tumbarumba P.A. & H Society Championship Show.

20/3/2011 – Brookshire Davros wins CC Dog, RUBOB and Puppy In Group under Mr W M Burton (NSW) at the Bethrunga & Illabo District Kennel Club Championship Show .

12th and 13th March 2011

Fabulous wins for the Show Team - 6 placings at specialty level - 1 Puppy In Show - 1 Opposite Puppy In Show

12/3/2011 - What an exciting day this one eventuated to be! Brookshire Davros attains the Puppy Dog Class under Breed Specialist Mrs Lesley McFadyen (Araidh Staffordshire Bull Terriers UK). Not content with litter brother Dave wining his relevant class, the Brookshire lasses, Brookshire Lady Cassandra and Brookshire Black Opal tag team to attain first and second place in the Puppy Bitch Class. Dave's success continues with his Best Puppy in Show win at the SBT Club of Victoria Inc Saturday Championship Show, whilst Violet wins Best Opposite Puppy In Show. The critiques on this day mentions "Noted again that the first two were very similiar, and surprise, surprise they are litter sisters and their brother won the puppy dog class, so it has to be said the breeder must be thrilled with this litter...". And thrilled we are! Also mentioned on Critique "...I'm sure these two pups will be nip and tuck throughout their show careers". With Opal's ongoing success at not only Specialty as well as All Breeds, this definitely seems to be the case!

13/3/2011 – Another successful day. Dave places at the Sunday Specialty of The SBTC Victoria Inc however both girls continue to shine and dictate the Puppy Bitch Class by securing second and third place.

26th and 27th February 2011 - 2 shows, 2 Challenge Certificates, 1 BOB, 1 RUBOB and 1 Puppy In Group!

Brookshire Davros prevails to have some fantastic wins at the Rylstone Kandos Show Society and Sofala and District Show Society under Mrs Rhonda Ralphs (NSW) and Mrs Marlene Sheppherd (NSW) respectively.

11th December 2010

Brookshire Black Opal competes at The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Queensland Championship Inc under Dr A Bryden (Gantocks UK) and is awarded second place in the Minor Puppy Bitch class.

30th October 2010

Brookshire Davros wins his first All Breeds Challenge Certificate and secures RUBOB whilst in Minor Puppy Dog under International Finnish Judge Mr T Eerola at The Liverpool and District All Breeds Kennel Club.

10th, 11th and 12th September 2010

Brookshire Davros, Brookshire Lady Cassandra and Brookshire Black Opal make their presence felt at The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Northern NSW Inc Championship Shows

10/9/2010 - Brookshire Davros places second at his debut show under inspiring Terrier judge Ms Ann Meyn (NSW) at The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Northern NSW Inc Inaugural Open Show. Brookshire Lady Cassandra debuts the following day.

11/9/2010 - Brookshire Davros exterminates (well not really but he does win the class!) the competition and has his first specialty win under Mrs Karon Jackson (Jackabyte Staffordshire Bull Terriers UK). Dave also gains Best Baby Puppy Dog in Show. Brookshire Lady Cassandra places 4th in the Baby Puppy Bitch class from an entry of 19. An achievement we are more than happy with! Go Violet go!

12/9/2010 - Another successful day ensures with some great wins from our young show team. Brookshire Black Opal blitzes older competition and not only wins the Baby Puppy Bitch class with an excellent entry of 18 but is also triumphant in winning Best Baby Puppy In Show under Stafford Breed specialist Mr John Farley (Homafar Staffordshire Bull Terriers UK). Brookshire Davros also competes well in his large class and gains a respectful third place from a quality entry of 13.

Sharon and Dave (Brookshire Davros) with Stafford specialist Mrs Karon Jackson (UK) Jackabyte Staffords being awarded Best Opposite Baby Puppy In Show at The SBTC of Northern NSW Inc 11th Championship Show, 11th September 2010

12th and 13th September 2009

Brookshire Mary Mary enjoys double wins at The SBTC of Northern NSW Inc Championship Shows

12/9/2009 - To her credit Kelsy performs beautifully in a large class of older competitors and is awarded Minor Puppy In Show and Puppy of the Day under Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Specialist Mr Frans Coetzer from the renowned Zeracious Kennels (South Africa).

13/9/2009 – Another successful day ensues with Kelsy stamping her winning ways once again over a large contingent of older contenders. Ms Nancie Booth (Ramblestaff UK) awards her Best Opposite Minor Puppy In Show in New South Wales’ biggest Staffordshire Bull Terrier Championship Show entry for 2009.

These fantastic wins, coupled with an earlier win under Breed Specialist Mrs Juanita Crawford (Crossbow RSA), have given Kelsy an enviable hat trick of wins under three different Stafford Specialists – a fantastic achievement we are more than delighted with. Well done to Joan and Kelsy on their fantastic labours.


Brookshire Mary Mary

7th June 2009

Apologies to many for the delay in updating the site. As you'll see from the news et al we have been a tad busy with our commitment to our recent litter (Sire Mosstrooper Man At Arms X Dam Pepstaff Give It To Me) as well as upholding some personal obligations. We would like to thank everyone for their interest in our puppies. Many thanks to all the wonderful families that have given the baby Brookshires their fantastic forever homes.

On the show-scene side of things we can boast of some great mid year accomplishments.

Brookshire Mary Mary (Mosstrooper Man At Arms X Pepstaff Give It To Me) has had some convincing results whilst settling into the Victorian Show scene. At her debut Show Kelsy scores Best Baby Puppy Bitch against older competition under judge Mr K Lee (Vic) at the Caulfield and District Kennel Club Inc Championship Show. The following week Kelsy is awarded Baby Puppy of Breed and then attains Baby Puppy in Group under respected breed specialist Mrs Juanita Crawford (Crossbow Staffordshire Bull Terriers - RSA) at the Box Hill And District Kennel Club Inc Championship Show. Well done Joan and Kelsy.

"A super brindle baby showing lots of potential and an easy class winner for me. Lovely head shape, dark round eyes, small and thin rose ears, good depth of stop, strong underjaw and lots of expression. Excellent forequarter angulation, level topline, nice short coupling and a well made hindquarter. She moved well and coped with the show ring admirably for one so young. Her make and shape reminded me strongly of my own SA Ch Crossbow Fire And Ice at the same age. A pleasure to judge her and award her Baby In Group".

Courtesy Mrs Juanita Crawford (Crossbow SA)

Not to be outdone, Brookshire Portia (Crossguns Labour Of Love (Imp UK) X Brookshire The Matron) claims Intermediate In Group at The CNCC Committee Inc AB Championship Show under Miss C Ryan (Qld) on the 6th June 2009.

Unfortunately our show plans have been curtailed (albeit) briefly due to a slight injury to Brookshire India Arie (Mosstrooper Man At Arms X Pepstaff Give It To Me). However we will be back on the show scene as soon as Brummie recuperates.

18th February 2009

We are delighted to announce the arrival of 7 healthy puppies and only our fourth Staffordshire Bull Terrier litter. The sire was the handsome Mosstrooper Man At Arms X Dam Pepstaff Give It To Me. Many thanks to Bryce and Jo as well as Glenn and Sandi Consadine (Mosstrooper). The below picture was taken when the cherubs were under two weeks old. We look forward to their progress and development in the coming years.

4th January 2009

Happy 2009. What better way is their to bring in the new year than with a slight website facelift? Well not so much a facelift - more like a little jab of Botox! Regardless...enjoy the small tweaks.

31st December 2008

No website could ever be popular without people who visit and comment on it every day, just as no book would be a bestseller if people didn't buy it. So it is with great gratitude that we say to all of you that this website probably wouldn't exist without your support. A few hours ago we received our 63,000th hit (on our home page alone - this does not include the 10 000+ hits on our Breed Info Page since being launched in early 2008) an appropriate milestone on the last day of the year. Our very humble thanks to all of you for your support, comments and goodwill.

14th and 16th November 2008

Brookshire Cockney Rogue farewells his 2008 show campaign with a winning culmination at the Maitland and Kurri District Kennel Club All Breeds Championship Shows. This well performed youngster secures RDCC on the 14th November 2008 under Mr K Hodge (NSW) and goes one better on the 16th November 2008 winning Dog Challenge and RUBOB under Mr W Burton (NSW). Great ways to end the year for Michelle, Brendan and Rogue! Way to go team.

Rogue rewarded after his winning weekend! The picture was just too good to crop and apologies to our dial up users.

13th and 14th September 2008

7th and 8th Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Northern NSW Inc Championship Shows

The journey ends - Ripley officially retires

Our show team enjoyed some fantastic results at the Championship shows of the SBTC of NNSW Inc.

Ripley (Ch Willspride Cockney Rebel) placed 5th in what was a large class of younger competitors under renowned breed specialist Mr Norm Berry (Rendorn Staffordshire Bull Terriers UK).

In what was an emotional following day, Ripley hangs up his collar and lead set from the show ring but not before being awarded CC dog and Best Open in Show under noted breed specialist Mr Tony Brindley (Cabrindle Staffordshire Bull Terriers UK). At the same show Bronte (Pepstaff Give It To Me) is awarded 4th place in the largest class of the show, Australian Bred Bitch, with an entry of 22 exhibits.

Sharon and Ripley (Ch Willspride Cockney Rebel) with Stafford specialist Mr Tony Brindley (UK) Cabrindle Staffords after being awarded Dog CC at the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Northern NSW Inc 8th Championship Show, 14th September 2008

23rd August 2008

Brookshire Cockney Rogue and Brookshire Portia have a great day at the Norwest Canine Association Inc All Breeds Championship Show by winning their respective classes. Tess gains another age class in group after winning a competitive Puppy In Group under judge Mr M Curk (NSW).


Brookshire Cockney Rogue (Rogue)	Brookshire Portia (Tess) with handler Belinda at the Norwest Canine Association Inc General Specials

17th August 2008

2008 Staffordshire Bull Terrier Lure Race

The annual Lure Race hosted by the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Northern NSW Inc once again proved to be one of the most successful events for Staffordshire Bull Terriers in New South Wales. We had some wonderful results in what was a fantastic day out.

6th July 2008

More web updates completed!

Puppy Info and Holistic Health pages have now been completed and uploaded. Naturally, with all content on our website, articles of interest will be frequently added and updated.

10th May 2008

Brookshire Son O Sedgely achieves (yet) another title (and racks up more initials)

Kudos to Spud and Kylie on successfully achieving Spud’s Open Jumping Title at the Cessnock Dog Club Inc Agility and Jumping Trial. Way to go team! Following the formalities we congratulate Brookshire Son O Sedgely CDX JDX ADX SPD GD JO on his latest accomplishment.

9th May 2008

Pepstaff Give It To Me wins Reserve Challenge

Bronte is awarded RBCC at the Northern All Breeds Kennel Club Inc PM show under terrier specialist Mr J Lowbridge (NSW).

27th April 2008

Brookshire Portia wins Minor Puppy In Group (but refuses to have her photo taken)

At her second weekend of showing Tess (Brookshire Portia) wins another Minor Puppy In Group under Mr S Munton (Tas) at the Gunnedah and District Kennel Club. Go Tessco's!

13th April 2008

Jonty picks up Challenge and RUBOB

Jonty (Brookshire The Matron) picks up the pace and is awarded a large Bitch Challenge and Runner Up Best of Breed under All Breed judge Mr N Gouzos (Sth Aust).

5th April 2008

An exciting debut and a sensational win for Brookshire Portia

Tess (Brookshire Portia - Crossguns Labour of Love (Imp UK) X Brookshire The Matron) under respected All Breeds authority Mrs Helen Furber (NSW) wins Reserve Challenge Bitch and secures Minor Puppy In Group at her first outing at the Bay City All Breeds Kennel Club AM show. Congratulations to Tom, Sam and Belinda. Not to be bested by her daughter, at the evening show of the BCABKC, Brookshire The Matron secures RBCC and RUBOB under All Breeds judge Mrs Betty Stepkovitch (NSW).


Brookshire Portia after winning RUBOB and Minor Puppy In Group at her first show	Ripley hams it up for the camera on "washday" and no, we don't actually use showercaps :)

A weekend in April (Who said all the Latest News was show orientated!)

Hydrobath Hijinx @ Brookshire (or some interesting facts about Ye Olde Hydrobath)

The sprayhead of the hydrobath not only cleans your pooch, it stimulates their largest body organ by offering a therapeutic water massage. In turn this not only helps circulation, it also relieves tired muscles and has found to positively ease the pain associated with arthritis in older dogs. Not only does the water wash the physical coat of the dog it also penetrates to the skin removing hair, dead skin cells, flea eggs and other materials that can be “hidden” and hard to remove. Also certain treatment solutions (for skin conditions) can be added to the water during the hydrobath for optimum effect and maximum dispersion.

29th March 2008

Bronte says “Give It To Me”

Bronte (Pepstaff Give It To Me) revels in her 2nd placing from a large class of 24 quality Australian bred bitches entered at the ACT and District SBT Club Inc 15th Championship Show under Mr James Byrnes (Ireland) from the successful Staffordshire Bull Terrier kennel Lackyle.

8th March 2008

Go Rogue Go!

Rogue continues his winning streak and is awarded Baby Puppy In Group under terrier judge Mr J Birch (NSW) – a fantastic accomplishment that we are delighted with. Congratulations simply must go to Michelle and Brendan and the very handsome Rogue.

19th January 2008

Double barrel wins at our first shows of the year

An exciting welcome was ensured for Brookshire Cockney Rogue and Brookshire Goodonyadarl after Rogue and Ella have a popular win under judge Mr M Curk (NSW) at the evening show of the CNCC Inc. Well done to the baby Brookshires and welcome to the show world.

1st January 2008

Happy New Year!

Woohoo! Our first update! The Breed Info page (we are still gathering even more information for our Puppy Info page) has been revamped and uploaded. Click the link to take a gander!

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