Friday, June 15, 2012

Confusion Reigns


Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Confusion reigns when it comes to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I have been involved with the breed for three years now and if I had a penny for every time someone asked me if they were a "Pit Bull" I would be rich. To the average dog lover Staffies (Staffordshire Bull Terriers) can be seen as Amstaffs (American Staffordshire Terriers) or Pit Bulls (American Pit Bull Terriers). Although they do have similar roots they are different breeds and there are several distinctions to tell them apart. Also, it must be noted that the Staffy is the older of the three and is native to England. In fact it derived its name from the area in which it was originally founded in Staffordshire, England. In contrast to the Staffy both the Amstaff and Pit Bull are American bred dogs thus the American reference in their respective names.




American Staffordshire Terrier
To the enthusiast or the dog fancier there are several outstanding differences among these three breeds. I thought I would mention a few to help with the K9 confusion surrounding the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier. Size is the biggest determining factor. Staffies are much shorter and the standard calls for them to be between 14-16 inches tall. They are also to be smaller in weight as the standard calls for them to be 24-38 pounds. In contrast, the Amstaff or Pit Bull can range from 17-19 inches tall and weigh between 30-60 pounds. Staffy ears are never to be cropped but are to be rose or half pricked. Both Amstaffs and Pit Bulls can have their ears cropped and often do. Another distinction is that Pit Bulls can have any color nose were as a Staffy will always have a black nose. More can and will be said but we'll save that for the next blog.
American Pit Bull Terrier

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean

Monday, June 11, 2012

The Wonderful Would of Co-Ownership


You can cut a pie many ways but it all eats the same. When it comes to co-owning a dog there are several ways to do it but it usually amounts to a win win situation. Co-ownership was a concept that was thrown out early on in my quest to find the right Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Breeders from Florida to Colorado mentioned a co-ownership deal, however, I wanted a dog of my own. I didn't want to share and I really didn't see the value in co-ownership. As time has passed I have come to both understand and appreciate co-ownership. I currently co-own a couple of dog with others.

The benefits range from sharing the day to day care of the dog to combining efforts in campaigning a dog. With one of the dogs I co-own she spends all of her time with the other owner and he provides all the day to day care. My role in the partnership is to do all of the showing and promotion of the dog. It has worked out quite well for us. She has a great home, excellent care and she is now an AKC Champion. It's been a great partnership and has worked out really well for us!

With the other dog I co-own it's pretty much a fifty fifty deal. We both share the responsibility of daily care and of campaigning. At time he lives with me and at other times with the other owner. We try to attend shows that the other owner isn't attending as to double his exposure. This has been great and we are well on our way to getting this guy championed. A final word about co-ownership is make a clear plan and communicated well. You can do far more together than you can do alone. Co-ownership can be a great way to go farther faster in the exciting world of showing and breeding dogs.

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean

Saturday, June 9, 2012

GCH Eco's Romeo of Red Rocks


Continued... So what's the story on this Romeo Character? Well I've previously shared about Romeo a bit but I'd like to take some time to share more on his show career. Just days over six months old he entered the show ring for the first time. He was young and full of energy. I guess he never got the memo that when the judge comes you allow her to look you over and you relax and be still. Haha... To this day he is such a wiggle worm when the judge approaches. I guess it's because he loves people and will do anything for a little attention. With that being said he soon began to do well in the show ring and would prove to have a very successful show career. His first points came at a dog show in Utah and from then on he truly turned up his competitive edge.

Soon after picking up his first points he followed up with a win and points over a much more mature female. I was beside myself that he did so well but I knew it was just the tip of the iceberg. He continued towards his champion title as he went to a cluster in Arizona. That weekend he swept the competition and became CH Eco's Romeo of Red Rocks. He would follow up over the following year picking several wins including several BOB wins, Selects and a group 4. This all led to his Grand Champion Title which he picked up in Palm Spring, CA in January of 2012. He took a BOB that weekend to give him the final points he needed and to become GCH Eco's Romeo of Red Rocks. We are grateful for the journey and the success we have had with Romeo. I look forward to his offspring carrying the torch and keeping the Eco line of champions alive. To be continued...

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean

Friday, June 8, 2012

CH Eco's Lovely Cadence


Continued... Let's take a moment to bring the story back to how things progressed with Eco's Lovely Cadence. As mentioned before she was our first Staffy and she is to blame for our love of the great Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I'll never forget the first show we took Cadence to. She is a petite girl overall and back then she hadn't quite matured yet. The competition was stout and it made for an intimidating start to the show business. However, we kept at it and continued to show her. Although she was a smaller Staffy she was a natural in the show ring. There were many surprises from this girl and I'll never forget the first United Kennel Club show we attended. It was in Las Vegas, NV and we were excited but didn't know what to expect. We planned on doing well with Romeo but we weren't sure Cadence would do much.

 That week she shocked us all. She showed like a champ and over the weekend completed her UKC Championship title. We had expected Romeo to do well but she took the cake. Each time they showed she was able to take the win and left Romeo with a handful of reserve ribbons. That weekend she became CH Eco's Lovely Cadence but her show career didn't end there. After being a support to others achieving their champion title she begin to shock us once again. At an AKC show in Utah she picked up her first major and then it was a matter of months before she finished her AKC Championship title. She wrapped it up by picking up several more majors in Grand Junction, CO and three final points Rapid City, SD. She has been a true joy to own and she made showing a breeze. She has also produced quality offspring over the years. To be continued...

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean
www.ecostaffords.com

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Our First Home Bred Champion


Continued... The little girl we kept was jet black with several white patches on her chest and her toes. She had a great personality and was full of energy. Although we kept her she didn't live with us. She went to live with some friends and we would raise her to be a great family dog and our first home bred champion. Her first weekend out showing she did amazing and gave a glimpse into what we could expect from her. That entire weekend she ended up taking Reserve Winners Bitch while competing against much older competition. After that initial weekend we took some time to allow her to mature and that she did. As the days and months passed she really came in to her own. Therefore we figured it was time to get into a few bigger shows with much stiffer competition.

Off to California she would go for a weekend of showing in the southern part of the state, Palm Springs to be exact. She picked up a WB win and several reserves but didn't quite take the cake. From there she had a few more months to develop and then she was off to Arizona. In Arizona she set the bar high by picking three WB placements and two majors. It was only a matter of time before she would finish up her champion title. It would end up taking two more pit stops in Utah and in Colorado. She picked up a major in Utah and then finished up by going back to back BOS in Longmont, Colorado. We can't say how proud of her we are and we are thankful for all of those who helped us along the way. From those who helped us with showing her to those who held down the fort when we were away. Our success with Nye-Nye was a team effort and grateful to all the players. To be continued...

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Early Breeding Days


Continued... Breeding dogs was also new to me and I did my homework on our breed of choice and on what it really takes to breed. If you are looking for information on breeding dogs there is a ton of information out there. From your simple "how to" article to questions of ethics etc. As I started to talk with breeders I soon realized the seriousness and responsibility of breeding. It wasn't to be entered into lightly and it certainly wasn't to be done without strong ethics in place. I found that Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breeders in particular were very particular. They were committed to the breed and bettering the future of the breed. I also begin to see that many of the people involved in Staffies were very educated concerning the breed and they weren't breeding without proper plans.

As our first Staffy matured we anticipated breeding here. We purchased a male in hopes to one day breed them. However, because he was younger and wasn't ready to breed when she was ready we used a stud from another Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breeder. He boasted an excellent pedigree and he was an outstanding model of the breed. Although he was on the larger end of the spectrum our little girl was quite petite. They were the perfect match. I soon realize the joy of breeding as our first litter arrived. I also realize that you must plan for the worst and hope for the best. All in all it was a great experience and we ended up with three great looking little puppies. Two went to pet homes and proved to be faithful companions and excellent nanny dogs. The third we co-owned and she started her own career in the show ring. To be continued...

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean

Thursday, May 17, 2012

The ideal Staffy?


Continued... What happen from there was a learning curve in showing dogs, breeding dogs and increasing our knowledge of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I dove in once again to a learning process in our dog journey. It was one of learning about our breed of choice, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, from looks to temperament and everything in between. In my learning I read as much as I could about the "ideal" Staffy and what they were to exemplify. Articles, books and even videos became a part of my daily diet. I studied the standard according to the American Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club, The Stafford Knot and several illustrated pictures of the breed. I learned about ideal size, about bites, ears, feet, head proportions, tail sets, pigment etc. So much to learn and I wanted to take it all in with the hopes of producing high quality Staffords to share with the world.


I inhaled information and I also befriended quality people in the Staffy community. They helped me go further faster. Many of them became mentors, some knowingly and others didn't have a clue. One of the most powerful questions I was asked during this process was to describe my ideal Staffy. Although this seems like an easy question to answer I would struggle to answer with clarity and precision. There were several dogs that I preferred. I like black ones, red ones and pied red and white ones. An ideal began to develop but to find that dog was elusive at best. One dog would have most of what you would look for in the ideal Staffy and yet would be weak in a certain trait. I realize that producing the perfect Stafford would require work, patients and selective breeding.

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean
www.ecostaffords.com

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

A Whole New World


Continued... The world of show dogs and organizations like The American Kennel Club and The United Kennel Club was all new to me. I was drawn to the dog shows on TV like The National Dog Show, The Eukanuba National Championship and of course The Westminster Kennel Club Show. There were several breeds that would catch my attention simply because of their uniqueness and astounding looks. Yet to consider that my dogs would participate in something like this or that people I knew would have their dogs in those type of shows wasn't even a thought in my mind. That was until I showed up to that first dog show in Greeley, CO. I'll never forget the dogs who we first competed against. The Best of Breed winner that weekend was the reigning Best of Breed winner at The Westminster Kennel Club Show. Two of the other dogs were imported from oversees and had impressive pedigrees to match. And there we were like a fish out of water.

Everyone starts somewhere and from humble beginnings we started our journey. After that first show and after the initial nerves wore off we were ready for more. Over the next two year span we dove in head first and learned all that we could about showing dogs, breeding dogs and specifically about the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The journey became a family affair and a great outlet for all of us. Our girls loved the dogs and enjoyed our mini vacations to go out and show dogs. We all enjoyed the people we met along the way and we became great friends with many of them. I often times felt "green" but what I soon realized is that we were adjusting quite well to this "whole new world" of showing and breeding dogs.

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean
www.ecostaffords.com

Monday, May 14, 2012

Showtime for a Nervous Novice


Continued... I'll never forget the day I picked up Eco's Romeo of Red Rocks aka Romeo. He was the most amazing little Staffy I had ever seen. A stunning dark red puppy with a personality to match. When we purchased Romeo we also committed to showing him and quite honestly we had no idea what that meant. We were assured by his breeders that he would be a show quality pup and, over time, he certainly developed into quite an amazing show dog. He grew quickly but still it seemed as if it was taking forever for Romeo to become of showing age.  In the meantime he grew to be a part of the family and he had the greatest personality. He and Cadence became the best of friends and often could be found lounging somewhere in the Sun. Staffies love to Sun bathe!

Soon enough the time came for their show careers to start. I had met some other Staffy people over the internet and we all decided to meet up at an AKC show in Greeley, CO. I was what you would call a nervous novice. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I didn't have the first clue about showing a dog in the confirmation ring. I asked a few questions and watched several videos on Youtube. I walked with my dogs and tried to mimic the videos I had seen on Youtube and on TV. We arrive at the show location with a barely old enough Romeo and a very petite Cadence. As I was looking for a parking spot I saw the dogs we would be competing against. Wow! I was amazed at the condition and quality of these dogs. They were much more mature than ours and once again I was fascinated by the great Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean
www.ecostaffords.com

Thursday, May 10, 2012

For the Love of Staffies and The Search (Part 10)


Continued... Cadence sparked a chain reaction. You could call it a snowball effect or even the beginning of something great. She started our love affair with the great Staffordshire Bull Terrier. As she came into our home we begin to realize how truly amazing this breed was. They have been called the nanny dog and she proved that to be true. We had two little girls and another baby girl arrived as Cadence was just four months old. She also had an amazingly quiet disposition. I can count on one hand how many times I have heard her bark. I also admired the Staffordshire Bull Terrier's athleticism and muscle structure. Yet they were the perfect size, not too big and certainly not too small. With Cadence at home we wanted to find her a companion and we hoped to one day breed some of our own pups.

We began to look for a suitable male. In those day all we knew about Staffies was how much we loved them and that we would love to have a red and white one. I searched the nation in hopes to find a red and white pied male. I talked with several breeders at that time and started to learn a lot about the breed. I found out quickly that the Staffy community took their dogs serious and that breeding was not to be done lightly. I was finally led to a breeder who had a litter of red puppies and I began to talk with him about the possibility of purchasing a show quality male. We decided to get one from them and his registered name became, Eco's Romeo of Red Rocks. We committed to showing him and hoped to eventually breeding him.

So Long for Now,

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

World Class Dog Owner or World Class Dogs? (Part 9)


Speaking of being a world class dog owner I begin to think, "What would it be like to own world class show dogs?" Although Coco was highly intelligent, he certainly wasn't a show dog. In one of the many publication that I was reading at the time I came across the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Something about them intrigued me. I couldn't get over their size and I was fascinated with the notion of them being the perfect "nanny" dog. The magazine I was reading had several examples of Staffies and even boasted a pied red and white on the front cover. As I looked more and more into it I knew they were the breed for me. They were the perfect size, perfect temperament and made the perfect family dog. We have three little girls and they would make the perfect nannies for our Joy, Hope and Faith.

Low and behold one day I was running errands and I saw a sign in front of a house which said, "Staffordshire Bull Terriers for Sale." I didn't believe it so I zipped back around to see if I had read correctly. I had never seen a Staffy before and I was excited to see one in person. I called the number on the sign and asked if I could stop by and see the pups. What I encountered was impressive to say the least and I knew I had to get my hands on one of those puppies. I went home and talked with my wife about them and sure enough we ended up purchasing a dark brindle which we named, Cadence. As we brought her home we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. What ensued was our biggest adventure with dogs to date.

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean
www.ecostaffords.com

Saturday, May 5, 2012

The Education of a World Class Dog Owner (Part 8)

Continued... As we walked away from the shelter that day we were deeply saddened. Our thoughts and conversation were those of both regrets and hopes. We regretted how things turned out with, Sadie Blue, but we were hopeful to own another dog someday. We determined, right there and then, to be different dog owners the next time. It wouldn't take long before we were consumed with the idea of getting another dog. Once again opportunity would knock and it would come by way of a visit to the local pet store. Our thoughts were to look for a chocolate lab but we became fixated on a pair of American Staffordshire Terriers. In the spur of the moment we purchased an AmStaff and we named him Coco.

As I mentioned before we determined this time would be different and I took on the personal responsibility of becoming the best dog owner I could be. I learned early on there aren't necessarily bad dogs but rather bad dog owners. Therefore, I dug into several books, magazines, blogs, videos and TV shows to educate myself. I read books on dog training and began to explore the boundaries of what you could train dogs to do. Coco was an excellent student and he was highly intelligent. I trained him to do several commands and he picked up new tricks in a matter of minutes. I searched Youtube and watched just about any video I could find on dog training. I also started following Cesar Millan and watched his well known TV series, The Dog Whisperer. I read one of his books entitled, Cesar's Way, and it too was very helpful. I learned several things during this time and in the end I was better fit to be a world class dog owner. To be continued... 

So Long for Now,

Rekindled by Crisis (Part 7)

Continued... Opportunity knocked in a crisis. A friend of ours needed to place their American Bulldog. Her name was, Sadie Blue, and she wasn't quite a year old when we took her in. They had recently moved and could no longer house her. We tried our best to make the most of it but I had been away from dogs for a long time and didn't have the attention or the skills to properly care for her. Without a fenced yard we were forced to tie her up. Sad to say she had little interaction other than the daily feedings and watering. However she did have plenty of interaction from the taunting neighborhood kids. Although she seemed annoyed by the neighborhood kids she was gentle and loving with our daughters. She also had a protective nature about her and one day she would prove that nature a force to be reckoned with.

I was in the back yard with the kids and I had Sadie on leash. One of the neighborhood kids came over and she immediately showed an interest in him. I didn't think much of it but she would soon shock us all. As the neighborhood kid reached towards my daughter, Sadie lunged towards him. She bit him with a few quick snips and caused several surface wounds. This unfortunately lead towards her being impounded and quarantined. We couldn't bring her back to our home and therefore after the quarantine, we had to say goodbye. As we said our goodbyes I looked back and saw the tears in the eyes of my wife and daughters. As we left the animal shelter that day I knew we would soon be on the lookout for another dog. To be continued...

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean
www.ecostaffords.com

Monday, April 30, 2012

Full Circle and The Dormant Years (Part 6)

Continued... In the beginning we received a pair of Border Collies, Bo and Daisy, from a elderly farming couple. They could no longer manage the dogs as their age prohibited them from the active lifestyle the dogs required. Now my mom could no longer give our current dogs, Laser Wolf and Precious, the care they required. Therefore we found a willing family, who lived in the country, to take them in and give them a home and plenty of land to roam on. Things came "full circle" in the dog journey. It was a matter of receiving and giving back. As we received, Bo and Daisy, from a couple who lived in the country we now sent, Laser Wolf and Precious, off to open spaced and new adventures.

This began what I call, "The Dormant Years". This began a 10 plus year span of not having a dog to call my very own. It was a time in which I often thought about owning a dog but never had the right environment to make it a reality. These were the college years and the start to both my family and my career. Needless to say things were very busy from all angles. Starting a family is a full time job and obviously my career was a literal full time job. Factor into the equation the fact that my wife and I lived in a urban small town house and we had every excuse not to own a dog. Like I mentioned before, although the environment wasn't right, the dormant years wouldn't last forever. Soon enough opportunity would knock and little did I know that this would lead to the biggest adventure of our love of man's best friend. To be continued...

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean
www.ecostaffords.com

Saturday, April 21, 2012

How did you get started in dogs? Part 5

Continued... After her came the Alaskan Malamute, Laser Wolf, and the Siberian Husky, Precious. They ended up hanging around for some time. Laser Wolf was a male and he was my dad's dog. He was big, hairy and at moments scary! Precious was a female and she was my dog. She was a bit more petite but was full of energy. Maybe too much energy! After all she was bred as a working dog, a sled dog and having pent up energy didn't help any. For a time they lived together at my mother's home and we did our best to care for them and keep them healthy and happy. As any dog owner knows this is not simple task for such active and driven dogs.

It would soon be time for me to head out to college and who would care for the dogs? I couldn't take them with me therefore someone was going to have to pick up the slack. By default mom was awarded the task but I'm not sure how enthused she was about it. Yikes, sorry mom! She took up the cause and was stuck with the all important doggie duties. I must admit that it was quite a big task for such a little woman. She managed well for a season but soon thereafter it all became a bit too much. The question then became, "What do we do with the dogs?" They needed a home and preferably a home with lots of running room. Maybe we could find them a home? The hunt was on and soon enough my father encountered just the home and just family. One day on his rural mail route he found the perfect and home and perfect family. This is where the story came full circle. To be continued...

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean
www.ecostaffords.com

Friday, April 20, 2012

How did you get started in dogs? Part 4

Continued... What happened from there was a longing to replace my beloved Daisy. As a result, in came several different puppies. Some were mutts and others were pure bred. A Shiatsu, a Rottweiler, a Pit Bull mix and both an Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky. I didn't really know what type of dog I wanted and at that point in my life it didn't matter all too much. I just wanted a faithful companion and a loyal friend. I often likened Daisy to Lassie and I was on the hunt for my own Lassie. You know the intelligent dog who could communicate with humans and often times was the savior of the story. That's the kind of dog I was looking for and it didn't matter if she came in the form of an American Pit Bull Terrier or a Yorkshire Terrier.

During the string of dogs that came in and out of my life at that time there were a few standouts. One of the ones that hung around for a good period of time was, Simba, my "Pit" mix. I didn't know much about training dogs at that time but I knew they were intelligent enough to be trained. I started working with her on basic commands and she caught on quickly. She would come when called and she would "sick 'em" on command. Did I mention I was a bit rambunctious as a kid? Lol. I would get a kick out of scaring my friends but thankfully she never actually bit anyone. She was a tiger brindle and I thought she was a tough guys dog. The only thing is that she had a very narrow mussel and didn't boast a big head either. Not too tough after all. To be continued...

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean
www.ecostaffords.com

Thursday, April 19, 2012

How did you get started in dogs? Part 3

Continued... She was a faithful companion and ferocious protector. Because of her unique qualities I grew to have a special bond with dogs. I also developed a heartfelt love and appreciation for them. It was a love that started in my childhood and remains to this very day. There was a season of dormancy but ultimately it couldn't be tamed forever. It would be awakened again and prove to be a permanent fixture in both my life and in the life of my family. I'll come back to this as the story continues to unfold.

As with all life there is a time to be born and a time to die. This is certainly true of our beloved animals, our faithful dogs. I'll never forget the day I awoke to find Daisy on her death bed. It was a bed of snow and she had been run over some time in the middle of the night. She lay there in painful silence and I knew her time was up. She had been hit by a car and I couldn't help but think it was purposeful. She was too active and agile to accidently be hit by a vehicle. No one will ever know exactly what happened to her as she carried the details of her final hours with her to the grave. Death will catch you by surprise and it can be quite devastating. I'll never forget shedding tears as my faithful side kick was gone for good. We would no longer live the adventures of The Dukes of Hazzard. With her passing a part of me died but I also believe a part of me became even more alive. The part that became alive was a growing love for man's best friend. To be continued...

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean
www.ecostaffords.com

How did you get started in dogs? Part 2

Continued... High speed chases and high flying jumps were a part of the imagination reel. Yet the journey wouldn't be complete without, Flash, the slow paced Basset Hound. He was Rosco's loyal companion but the true beauty of Flash was the fact that she hated Boss Hogg and loved the Dukes. Aren't all dogs loyal? There is something unique about their loyalty, affection and love towards humans.

Getting back to my own dogs I remember the loyalty of my trusty Daisy. She was loyal to our family as well as to Bo. You see one night while we were asleep something happened to Bo. We never knew exactly what happened but he never came home. Daisy was never the same after that night and it seemed as if she had a longing for her buddy Bo. After that night she was terrified of thunder and fireworks and we often wondered if Bo had been shot in one of their action packed "adventures of The Dukes of Hazzard." Although she lost her closest companion she didn't lose her loyalty. Her loyalty simply shifted from Bo to our family and specifically to us kids. That loyalty continued with her to the very end of her life and she could be found faithfully by my side.

Growing up in a small town I would travel from one end of town to the other on my favorite bicycle. Those bike rides were my own daily adventures and I would often have my faithful side kick, Daisy. Being a Border Collie she would run for miles without stopping. I would ride and she was always close behind. Whenever we would encounter a stray she would be quick to defend me and she was fearless. To be continued...

So Long for Now,
Paul Dean
www.ecostaffords.com

How did you get started in dogs?

I am often asked, "How did you get started in dogs?" There is a long story behind that question and I am going to do my best to share the story with you in my own words. The story may take some time to complete but I will do my best to keep the content truthful, inspiring and engaging.

I grew up in rural Colorado in the southern part of the state in a town called Monte Vista (Spanish for Mountain View). I have many fond memories of my upbringing in Monte Vista and none other than my childhood dogs. It started with the adoption of the first dogs that I can remember, a pair of Border Collies by my father. I'm not sure the entire story but he came across these two adult Border Collies at some point. I believe they were given to him by a farmer who could no longer care for them. They were great dogs! Their names were Bo and Daisy and I assume they acquired their names from, none other than, the popular hit TV series, The Dukes of Hazzard. By the way, The Dukes of Hazzard, was one of my favorite childhood shows. Who can forget the many memorable characters including the beautiful Daisy Duke and her infamous "daisy dukes". As with any great series or story you somehow found yourself in the heat of the action. Before you knew it you were jumping through the window of that famous 1969 Dodge Charger with its doors welded shut. It was nicked named the General Lee and it was one bad machine!

Not sure your upbringing but if you were anything like me, you owned a "General Lee" matchbox car and you would relive the action scenes of The Dukes of Hazzard. To be continued...

So Long,
Paul Dean
www.ecostaffords.com