Welcome to Starrdogs Bullmastiffs, established in 1991 with the gift of my first Bullmastiff, Bellestarr who was named after the notorious outlaw woman BELLE STARR. Belle came from the record litter of 19 and she was the last to go to a home, as she arrived to me in my arms on a motorcycle. Little did I know of the changes she would bring into my life! Belle was a wonderful pet filling my life with love and companionship living until for 13 years. I bred her at age two and then the real fun began.
Her daughter, Blaze Starr, was my first show dog. I weathered many a defeat as a novice until I owner/ breeder /handled my first champion. This experience had helped me to develop confidence, so I showed her mom Belle Starr and finished her, too!
. Through the years I have bred over 26 champions, all breeders/handled. In 2004, I won the Pedigree award for top breeder in Bullmastiffs. The American Bullmastiff Association has also awarded me in 2004 the top producer award for the most champions bred that year from my girl CH Starrdogs HonkyTonk Girl.
I now have started the endeavor of being an AKC judge to help educate and preserve our breed standard. I try to breed for breed type and soundness. I personally like the old style bullmastiffs of the late 80's and 90's. I enjoy the process of selecting a stud dog and raising puppies, meeting new proud owners and trying to educate them about our wonderful breed. I think it’s very important to remember what it’s like to be new. I hope with each puppy I place, the owners will receive the same happiness and excitement that I still feel with each of my dogs.
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