Aye Bay Bay x King Ragnar
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Monday, October 22, 2018
Saturday, September 29, 2018
NoVACAIN Bred
Belly mate brother and sister at 11 months old, "Drogo" & "Gyda".
Out of "Mei Xiang von NoVACAIN" bred to "CBE's King Ragnar of NoVACAIN", 2017 litter.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Joe Mallen
An interview by Mary Pringle from Dog World, April 27 1973.
The Black Country has been the home of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier since long before 1935 when the breed was first registered with the Kennel Club. Before this date, these dogs were referred to as Fighting Terriers, Bull and Terriers or Pit Dogs and were kept mainly by workers in the chain and iron factories, or by miners. Times were hard, wages small, hours long. Men and women (for women, too, worked in the chain factories) were tough; therefore it is not surprising that these folk were not squeamish about the form of relaxation to be had. Those who had the room and inclination kept pigeons, poultry or dogs. Pigeons and Whippets meant racing, cocks and “bull and terriers” meant fighting. Although illegal, fighting went on right into the thirties; some say it goes on even today! Many who didn’t own any livestock went along to watch and wager bets, however small. It was all part of life and even the church at Wednesbury has a cock, spurred and trimmed, so they tell me.
All these thoughts, and many more were in my mind as we sped down the M6. At the Halesowen turn off we quickly reached the peace and beauty at the edege of the Black Country, glad to leave the grim dirt and belching chimneys behind us. We ambled through Pedmore and Stourbridge to the lovely village of ???. Here we stopped and enquired the way to Joe Mallen’s home at White Hill. We had no fifficulty whatsoever, for of course the workmen we asked had all heard of Joe. At 82, having been interviewed more than once by men from the “telly” and radio, Joe’s fame has spread far beyond his doggy friends.
On arrival at the trim little bungalow “De Boxill” (named by Joe’s late wife Lil, after their good friend Dr Boxill) we were greeted by a small, rough haired, white terrier chained to an old fashioned, spotlessly clean kennel. She sniffed and moved her head in approval; she knew right away that we were friends, and that Joe, who was hurrying out to meet us, was safe. After a little fuss and a pat, she settled down contently to snooze once more in the warm sun. The pale, sightless eyes closed, and she continued to dream on about her 15 years of rat catching and such like. She serves her master well, now that he’s too old to keep a fighting dog.
Once inside, we were immediately made very welcome, and within seconds my glass, with a beautifully engraved fighting cock on it, was filled to the brim, and so were Joe’s and my husband’s. For those who don’t know, Joe’s favourite motto is-“Win or lose, we’ll have some booze”. Well, Joe and I have enjoyed many a drink together, but not at “De Boxill” before, so there was plenty to toast and talk about.
It was on July 11, 1890 at Cradley Heath, that Joe was born into a vastly different world from today’s. At 13, he left school and started to work, blowing a pair of bellows for a chainmaker, from 6 am to 5 pm. When he reached 14 he went to William Harback’s Anchor Works, striking on anchors until he was 16. Then on to William Griffins & Sons, Triton Works, Cradley Heath, where he worked for 54 years.
Joe married Lil at Lye when he was 21, and how he misses her today, but he finds some consolation in the knowledge that she was one of the best loved and most respected women the Staffordshire Bull Terrier fraternity has ever known. On July 11, 1921 they took over the management of the Cross Guns Inn (sometimes known as the Old Cross Guns), Cradley Heath, and Joe continued to do a full time job. A great deal of work fell on Lil’s capable shoulders. They were a handsome, popular couple, well thought of by the brewery and all who knew them. Joe was well made, strong as a bull and very handy with his fists.
By now the fighting dogs were as much a part of married life as their young daughter May. In those days dogs were kept as dogs-in kennels, outhouses and in the pub cellars. These dogs were what is known in Stafford language as “dead game”, which means that they had courage and were known to be able to fight, otherwise they were not tolerated. With customers in the pub, friends and the family they were very friendly creatures, and any child could have a rough and tumble with them. Even when exercised outside on collar and lead, they were not raving lunatics, looking for other dogs to kill, as so many people like to imagine. It was only when such dogs were prepared for a fight and ready to be slipped loose that they changed. Joe’s first bitch was a great granddaughter of a dog called Blue Jack. This dog was owned by Walter Slim, the uncle of a family friend, and he came from Smethwick. The bitch was a fawn colored, cut eared (cropped) Stafford.
The names of some other dogs to look for in old pedigrees, which Joe has owned or bred, are Mallen’s Nell, Brave Nell, Oldcrossguns Lucky Jim, Simon, Trudy, Cradley Tyke, Sally, Show Boy, Cross Guns Johnson, Lady Liquer, Carless Bill, Alf’s Kit, Lofafellow, The Great Bomber, Stowcote Pride, and of course Ch Gentleman Jim. Joe also bred Triton Judy, Ch Gentleman Jim’s dam, and gave her to Jack Dunn. Fearless Joe was Judy’s litter brother and went to Harry Pegg. There is no doubt that the dog which will always be associated with Joe Mallen’s name is Ch Gentleman Jim, the first dog to become a champion in the breed. Jim won his tickets under Harry pegg at Cruft’s on February 8 1939, H N Beilby at WELKS, May 3, and A W Fulwood at Bath, May 4, and on that latter day Joe Dunn’s Lady Eve became the first champion Stafford bitch.
Standing in a place of honour at Joe’s home is the silver tray presented by Arthur Heald for that memorable Cruft’s win, and around the walls are photos of some early shows, and a very old frame with a notice about Blue Jack, stating that this dog is “Open to fight anything in the world from 50 to 500 lbs” at Smethwick, 1893.
When Ch Gentleman Jim died it was all reported on in the local press, and he was buried in state alongside the railway by William Griffins Works. There isn’t a Stafford fancier in the whole world who hasn’t heard of Jim, that pied wonder, dead game-the highest praise of all, worth more than all your Cruft’s certificates. I looked at a bit of jaw bone with one of Jim’s fangs attached to it, with nearly the same reverence as a pilgrim to Rome looks at a sacred relic, for I too, like so many more, have boasted that my first bitch went back to Jim. Of what fun and companionship they all had in the early days, in spite of the hard times and little money! After the formation of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club in 1935, Joe and his pals travelled up and down the country, by tram, train, coach and very occasionally by car, to support the Stafford classes. There are too many names to record all, but special friends were Jack Dunn, Amos Smith, Arthur Baxter, Bill Tip, Jimmy Timmington, Dr Boxill and E Rollason. What tales I’ve heard of some of their outings!
We cold have gone on all day talking about old times, about dogs and odd characters who put rabbits and rats in their shirts, and then added a ferret and awaited the results! Or who bit the heads off rats, all for bets or pints, and about the cocks that Joe and his friends used to breed, not just tiny beauties but fine, proud 5 to 6 lb ones, as carefully bred and as game as the Staffords. However, daughter May’s turkeys neede feeding up at the farm, and Joe had to get up there to see to them, and we alas had to set off back to Lancashire. So regretfully we made our way, via the local pub, where we bumped into other Stafford enthusiasts, and then towards the farm, where we eventually dropped Joe off.
As we waved goodbye to our wonderful old friend, thoughts of the words written on the testimonial, given to Joe on his retirement from William Griffins & Sons Ltd., for the period of his work there (1904-1958): “As a maker of large diameter chain and of general smithwork, there can be none to surpass him, and few to equal him”. Let no Stafford owner ever forget all that Joe and his pals made possible for us in 1935. At 82, Joe shows us all an example of how life is here to be lived to the full. He still “comes up to scratch” and for that Stafford folk forgive all and agree with William Griffins that “THERE’S NONE TO SURPASS HIM AND FEW TO EQUAL HIM”
http://thestaffordshirebullterrier.co.uk/history/joe-mallen-2
September 29th "CANCELATION"
Do to the loss of our Uncle and his home going service being this weekend, we have decided to cancel the event. We are truly sorry and will be talking with our team sometime the end of next week, to come up with another date to throw a cookout. Much love and respect Christopher NoVACAIN Jones.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Monday, September 17, 2018
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
MEET & GREET UPDATE
Because of the arrival of Hurricane Florence this week, we have rescheduled the Meet & Greet.
Hopefully we will still see you at the "Fish Fry & BBQ Meet & Greet" sponsored by Holy Fire Kennels & The NoVACAIN Family
Much Love &Respect
C.W.Jones
RESCHEDULED DATE: September 29th
Admission: $5 (ages 13 and up)
Gates Open 10 am
Sunday, August 19, 2018
NoVACAIN Kennel Meet & Greet 2018
THESE ARE THE 3 EVENTS & RULES FOR "September 15th NoVACAIN Kennels Meet & Greet"
Please read over them and ask any questions that you may have. Christopher Novacain Jones
The events rules are also listed in the order that the competitions will take place, starting with Sprint 50 and ending with Hang Time
SPRINT 50:
This event requires 2 handlers, dogs will race the clock, one dog at a time for a straight 50 yards.
Judges:
Starting Line: Jeremiah Edward Menefee
Finish Line: Christopher Novacain Jones
Reserved Judge: Danielle Jones
1. One handler will hold the dog at the start line and the second handler will be behind the finish line waiting to bait the dog.
2. Starting line judge will yell, "On your mark, get set, GO!" and throw his raised arm down after saying the word, "GO".
3. The clock will only start on the word, "GO" and starting line judge’s arm signal.
4. The clock will stop when the dogs entire body has passed the finish line
5. The starting line handler, must throw his hands fully overhead as he or she releases the dog.
6. The starting line judge will watch the starting line handler and will disqualify the team if the dog is released before the before the word, "GO".
7. Finish line handler must stay behind the finish line at all times.
8. Finish line handlers bait may be a bite pad, tug, or nonliving food. (NO STUFFED ANIMALS ALLOWED)
9. Finish line handler must quickly secure the dog with a lead once the finish line is crossed
10. Finish line judge will start his clock when the starting line judge drops his arm and yells “GO”
11. Finish line judge will watch the finish line handler and disqualify the team if the finish line handler crosses the finish line.
NOTE: A team is allowed ONLY 1 Foul. In the event a 2nd foul is committed the team will be disqualified.
Fouls: False start, leaving leads on dogs during SPRINT, corrections and or pinch collars.
Disqualifications: Aggressive or uncontrollable dogs (including loose dog), aggressive gestures by handlers and or unsportsmanlike conduct.
TIE BREAKER: FASTEST 75 YARDS
TUG of WAR: (Sex of Dog is not a factor)
Dogs will tug, from behind an upright plywood barrier, with a hole drilled in it for the rope to pass through.
Judges:Brandon Jee Jeremiah Edward Menefee Christopher Novacain Jones
Reserved Judge: Danielle Jones
1. Dogs must be at least 11 months old to compete.
2. No double classing allowed
3. Handlers of dogs falling on class lines must choose at time of weigh in which class they will compete in.
4. Standing judge will yell out, “Dogs take bite, Ready, TUG”
5. Two judges will be watching the dogs and handlers at all times during the pull
6. Dogs must grab the tug toy and begin pulling within 20 seconds of the start of the Tug of War or it automatically loses.
7. Handlers are not allowed to touch the dog once tugging has started
8. Handlers must have a leash on the dogs at all times but may not issue corrections or pull the dog backwards.
9. The judges may disqualify a contestant for giving corrections or touching the dog during tugging.
10. The rope is 30 feet long and is marked in the center and 10 feet from the center (length of pull is 10 feet for a win).
11. A dog wins when it has pulled his opponent past the outer rope mark.
12. Each pair of tugging dogs will go against each other only one time.
13. A round robin elimination system will be used.
14. A coin flip will determine which side of the barrier a dog will pull from.
15. To complete this event a dog must grab the tug toy and pull backwards, i.e., it must tug against its opponent.
NOTE: A team is allowed ONLY 1 Foul. In the event a 2nd foul is committed the team will be disqualified.
Fouls: pull backs, corrections, or handler touching the dog.
Disqualifications: Aggressive or uncontrollable dogs (including loose dog), aggressive gestures by handlers and or unsportsmanlike conduct or dog not tugging within 20 seconds of start.
HANG TIME: This event is the last event, it comes after Tug of War, and Sprint 50.
Judge: Brandon Jee
Reserved Judge: Christopher Novacain Jones
1. The dog has a 3-minute time limit on the spring pole to complete this event.
2. The clock starts when all four feet are off the ground.
3. If the dog gets a single bite upon presentation of the tug toy and hangs on without re-biting for the full 3-minutes, it gets a perfect score of ten points.
4. For every time it loses its grip and is forced to re-bite, it loses one point.
5. The clock stops when (if) the dog loses its grip and starts again when all four feet are off the ground.
6. If the dog loses his grip he must immediately be presented with the tug and hoisted upward.
7. The dog is disqualified after losing its grip four times, for safety reasons.
8. The Judge may disqualify a dog before it loses its grip four times if he believes the grips are not solid (for the safety of the dog).
Disqualifications: Aggressive or uncontrollable dogs (including loose dog), aggressive gestures by handlers and or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Weigh in times will be posted and open one hour prior to start of competition or when Judge designates:
Weight Divisions For All 3 Events:
Light Weight Division
30 lbs.-45 lbs. Males and Females
Welter Weight Division
50 lbs.-65 lbs. Males and Females
Middle Weight Division
70 lbs.-85 lbs. Males and Females
Heavy Weight Division
90 lbs. + Male & Females
Please read over them and ask any questions that you may have. Christopher Novacain Jones
The events rules are also listed in the order that the competitions will take place, starting with Sprint 50 and ending with Hang Time
SPRINT 50:
This event requires 2 handlers, dogs will race the clock, one dog at a time for a straight 50 yards.
Judges:
Starting Line: Jeremiah Edward Menefee
Finish Line: Christopher Novacain Jones
Reserved Judge: Danielle Jones
1. One handler will hold the dog at the start line and the second handler will be behind the finish line waiting to bait the dog.
2. Starting line judge will yell, "On your mark, get set, GO!" and throw his raised arm down after saying the word, "GO".
3. The clock will only start on the word, "GO" and starting line judge’s arm signal.
4. The clock will stop when the dogs entire body has passed the finish line
5. The starting line handler, must throw his hands fully overhead as he or she releases the dog.
6. The starting line judge will watch the starting line handler and will disqualify the team if the dog is released before the before the word, "GO".
7. Finish line handler must stay behind the finish line at all times.
8. Finish line handlers bait may be a bite pad, tug, or nonliving food. (NO STUFFED ANIMALS ALLOWED)
9. Finish line handler must quickly secure the dog with a lead once the finish line is crossed
10. Finish line judge will start his clock when the starting line judge drops his arm and yells “GO”
11. Finish line judge will watch the finish line handler and disqualify the team if the finish line handler crosses the finish line.
NOTE: A team is allowed ONLY 1 Foul. In the event a 2nd foul is committed the team will be disqualified.
Fouls: False start, leaving leads on dogs during SPRINT, corrections and or pinch collars.
Disqualifications: Aggressive or uncontrollable dogs (including loose dog), aggressive gestures by handlers and or unsportsmanlike conduct.
TIE BREAKER: FASTEST 75 YARDS
TUG of WAR: (Sex of Dog is not a factor)
Dogs will tug, from behind an upright plywood barrier, with a hole drilled in it for the rope to pass through.
Judges:Brandon Jee Jeremiah Edward Menefee Christopher Novacain Jones
Reserved Judge: Danielle Jones
1. Dogs must be at least 11 months old to compete.
2. No double classing allowed
3. Handlers of dogs falling on class lines must choose at time of weigh in which class they will compete in.
4. Standing judge will yell out, “Dogs take bite, Ready, TUG”
5. Two judges will be watching the dogs and handlers at all times during the pull
6. Dogs must grab the tug toy and begin pulling within 20 seconds of the start of the Tug of War or it automatically loses.
7. Handlers are not allowed to touch the dog once tugging has started
8. Handlers must have a leash on the dogs at all times but may not issue corrections or pull the dog backwards.
9. The judges may disqualify a contestant for giving corrections or touching the dog during tugging.
10. The rope is 30 feet long and is marked in the center and 10 feet from the center (length of pull is 10 feet for a win).
11. A dog wins when it has pulled his opponent past the outer rope mark.
12. Each pair of tugging dogs will go against each other only one time.
13. A round robin elimination system will be used.
14. A coin flip will determine which side of the barrier a dog will pull from.
15. To complete this event a dog must grab the tug toy and pull backwards, i.e., it must tug against its opponent.
NOTE: A team is allowed ONLY 1 Foul. In the event a 2nd foul is committed the team will be disqualified.
Fouls: pull backs, corrections, or handler touching the dog.
Disqualifications: Aggressive or uncontrollable dogs (including loose dog), aggressive gestures by handlers and or unsportsmanlike conduct or dog not tugging within 20 seconds of start.
HANG TIME: This event is the last event, it comes after Tug of War, and Sprint 50.
Judge: Brandon Jee
Reserved Judge: Christopher Novacain Jones
1. The dog has a 3-minute time limit on the spring pole to complete this event.
2. The clock starts when all four feet are off the ground.
3. If the dog gets a single bite upon presentation of the tug toy and hangs on without re-biting for the full 3-minutes, it gets a perfect score of ten points.
4. For every time it loses its grip and is forced to re-bite, it loses one point.
5. The clock stops when (if) the dog loses its grip and starts again when all four feet are off the ground.
6. If the dog loses his grip he must immediately be presented with the tug and hoisted upward.
7. The dog is disqualified after losing its grip four times, for safety reasons.
8. The Judge may disqualify a dog before it loses its grip four times if he believes the grips are not solid (for the safety of the dog).
Disqualifications: Aggressive or uncontrollable dogs (including loose dog), aggressive gestures by handlers and or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Weigh in times will be posted and open one hour prior to start of competition or when Judge designates:
Weight Divisions For All 3 Events:
Light Weight Division
30 lbs.-45 lbs. Males and Females
Welter Weight Division
50 lbs.-65 lbs. Males and Females
Middle Weight Division
70 lbs.-85 lbs. Males and Females
Heavy Weight Division
90 lbs. + Male & Females
Monday, July 30, 2018
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Friday, June 1, 2018
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
The Best Dog Food?
This is an article that I was asked to review and give my input on, its a very interesting article and one that I feel others should check out. I'm going to post the opening statement and a link to the rest of the article check it out.
High-quality food helps your pup stay active and playful, with a shiny coat, a good appetite, and a healthy weight. The ideal diet for dogs is high in protein and low in carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of fat. It should also be free of cheap fillers and potentially toxic additives. We reached out to over 47 experts and dug into more than 3,000 dog food formulas to find the very best. We’re confident that all of our recommended brands offer high-quality protein and balanced nutrition. From here, your job is to find a formula your dog likes, at a price point you're comfortable with.
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Friday, February 9, 2018
Getting Back To It......
I do not own the rights to this music
I sped it up so it wouldn't be 13 minutes long.
DAY 1 lol, oh you ain't know! I'm rusty, but I'll tighten up quickly. Lls You Ready? #NoVACAINKennels #BulliesBredRight #AmericanBully #WorkingAmericanBullies #FitAmericanBullies #BulliesKeptTight
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
NoVACAIN Kennels A Beast
I do not own the rights to this music
CBE's King Ragnar of NoVACAIN
CLOSED "NOT OPEN FOR STUD"
I'LL SAY HE'S MATURING NICELY, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
#NoVACAINKennels #BulliesBredRight #AmericanBully #WorkingAmericanBullies #FitAmericanBullies #BulliesKeptTight #FormFollowsFunction #RawFedBullies #BulliesFedRight
Sunday, January 14, 2018
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