Watchman the Staffy Mascot

Saw this article in the Express & Star the other day

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2012/07/10/staffords-regimental-mascot%e2%80%99s-future-is-uncertain/

For those of you who remember I met Watchman last September at the homecoming parade for the Regiment and took some pics which I posted on the forum.

I would hope that he is able to stay with his current handler but I would have him in a heartbeat - gorgeous boy and so gentle!

Not sure if Zac would be happy to share me though LOL xx

They can't let him go as a mascot!!

Sure that boy will be fine and won't end up looking for a home, shame he is a victim of the cutbacks, beautiful boy and looks very proud.

Little off topic but I've often wondered if its something to do with me being a Jonah.
Moved to leek after choosing a vauxhall , 1 week later the vauxhall dealer closed, changed to a ford and the ford dealer close, bough 2 staffys ..................................

I'm off out to buy a Tshirt tomorrow with a pic of the bloke from Go Compare ads

janey wrote:

They can't let him go as a mascot!!

Janey.....sorry Eva 2, you are blonde yes ?? and he's the Mascot of the Staffordshire Regiment ................

Actually they should just close down all the other midlands regiments and merge them into the Staffordshire Regiment so that our boy can stay top dog. I feel quite proud to live in Staffordshire and own Tilly and Tommy. Love the county that much I bought the dogs

I know Janey I was OMG you can't get rid of the regiment - what about Watchman!!

Lol Dave your post made me laugh!!

Great idea about merging them all so we keep Watchman. I may email paper and try find out more.

You know if somebody with the right amount of money and a Staffy lover came along it would be a brilliant opportunity to turn him into a superstar ambassador for the breed and push our babies into the limelight a bit with the right funding . BTW I don't mean to take hin on as I really don't think it will be a problem , but to tour the country as promo for the breed

I know what you mean. I despair of all the current bad press

I'm quite sure he will be snapped up by someone in the regiment, he is a very handsome lad and would become a much loved pet by one of the lad or lasses.

kathytake2 wrote:I'm quite sure he will be snapped up by someone in the regiment, he is a very handsome lad and would become a much loved pet by one of the lad or lasses.

Daresay there will be a few fights over him

I hope so! I hope they all line up to take him

What a gorgeous boy ... I'd be SOOOOOOOO proud to look after WV

and I agree, he is one of the best ambassadors for the breed I think you could get

Just read this in the paper today so hope that means he is safe

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Staffords-saved-time/story-17286179-detail/story.html

Dave wrote:Just read this in the paper today so hope that means he is safe

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Staffords-saved-time/story-17286179-detail/story.html

Ahhh a heartwarming story in the news for once, thanks Dave, well spotted.

kathytake2 wrote:

Dave wrote:Just read this in the paper today so hope that means he is safe

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Staffords-saved-time/story-17286179-detail/story.html

Ahhh a heartwarming story in the news for once, thanks Dave, well spotted.

Well I don't have any confirmation yet but I would assume so , surely the Stafford Regiment can't be without a Staffy , did you see this other post too Kathy where Puppy Watchman V meets Senior Watchman IV

http://staffordshireregimentmuseum.com/watchman.html

I thought this may interest
http://www.shropshirelive.com/2010/11/05/rspca%E2%80%99s-call-for-britain-to-reclaim-the-staffy/

What a lovely article!

Great articles. The pic of watchman v meeting watchman iv is lovely.

I want the watchman hes gorgeous.
doya think thats what they call him or do you think thats just his pedigree name?

dave742 wrote:I thought this may interest
http://www.shropshirelive.com/2010/11/05/rspca%E2%80%99s-call-for-britain-to-reclaim-the-staffy/

nice article , thanks

~Caroline~ wrote:Great articles. The pic of watchman v meeting watchman iv is lovely.

probably 1 of my favourite photos

Stokester wrote:I want the watchman hes gorgeous.
doya think thats what they call him or do you think thats just his pedigree name?

what like Fred or something don't know , suppose Watchman doesn't roll off the tongue when you're out walking