The story of "But's Charming Ruffians" starts in 1990.

Since my childhood, dogs of different breeds accompanied my life. At that time, I was owner of a German shepherd dog, named Claudine, she was my companion for 10 years. Without wishing Claudine an early end, the time came closer to look for a successor. I had already decided not to have another German shepherd.

But which other breed would fits me, my surrounding, my requirements? There is a large selection of different breeds, but I had my own ideas and exact conceptions:

• smooth-haired (never again double coat!)

• attentively, intelligently, sportily, courageously

• as freely as possible of hereditary diseases

• good looking

• particularly in all parts

Suddenly, the selection was small, i.e., there was no more selection for my desires. There was only one breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I started an intensive search for a breeder of Stafford’s. At this time the SBT was avery "exotic" breed in Switzerland.

I have found my first bitch in Germany. Her name was "Oak vom Kaiserstuhl"

Oak vom Kaiserstuhl" named "Mäusi",

*20.5.1990 bis 9.10.2001

After 2 years Snaky, my first American Staffordshire Terrier came to us.

That's all long time ago. "Oak", (for her friends "Maeusi") died on 9.10.2001. The Staffy-typical persistence which "Oak" had shown, has me very much impressed. Staffordshire Bull Terrier’s have unusually and very special characteristics, which would be also desirable for humans.

Today lives 4 dogs with me in Wohlenschwil. I have been bred Staffordshire Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier since 1992. In the year 2000 I welcomed a young Manchester Terrier, named "Gadkey's Mystery" or "Lilly". Lilly was a large enriching for our wild pack.

Facts and figures till 2011:

100 Staffordshire Bull Terrier from 18 litters- 24 American Staffordshire Terrier from 4 litters- 13 Manchester Terrier from 4 litters were registered under the affix .“But’s Charming Ruffians” by the Kennel Club of Switzerland, SKG. Since 2006, I only bred Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

We are very proud of all our dogs and the pleasure they bring to their owners. We are particularly proud of those dogs, which conquer the hearts of those persons who have a wrong opinion or with prejudices to our breeds. To reverse such an opinion means more than all champion titles.

Our goal for the future will be to promote and support our fascinating breeds.