the watchman

http://staffordshireregimentmuseum.com/watchman.html

Love this one Kelly , some fantastic pics going around , couple of us ( I think Nosipho and me ) have also posted on this , and I emailed them to try and find out what happened to Watchman V after the regiment was disbanded but still waiting for a reply , joined the regiment FB page as well to try and get info but still no luck

Its a brilliant promotion for the breed,im sure theres still a watchman. I'll ask about

copied, Watchman IV & Watchman V

Watchman IV was presented to the Regiment as a puppy in August 1998 by the Friends of the Regiment and continues to parade with both the 1st Battalion and the newly formed West Midlands Regiment, participating in the Tercentenary Celebrations in 2005. He was retired on the 4th October 2009 and Watchman V took over duties on October 5th.

This one off the website is my favourite all time pic of black n brindles I think

kenny d wrote:copied, Watchman IV & Watchman V

Watchman IV was presented to the Regiment as a puppy in August 1998 by the Friends of the Regiment and continues to parade with both the 1st Battalion and the newly formed West Midlands Regiment, participating in the Tercentenary Celebrations in 2005. He was retired on the 4th October 2009 and Watchman V took over duties on October 5th.

There was a post last year about the future of Watchman V being in doubt due ti the disbanding as they are now the Mercian regiment , I know V was doing publicity for RSPCA at one point

http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/News/Watchman-stands-up-for-the-Staffy-breed.htm

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2012/07/10/staffords-regimental-mascot%E2%80%99s-future-is-uncertain/

Oh yes, i remember, some1 on fb was getting hold of his breeder, to see if she was aware.
As his breeder, she must of been so proud

sent a little reminder email to the museum

I've messaged his breeder too, maybe she'll know something

I just posted in staffordshire bull debates and topics on fb, is breeder is commented, may be she'll now x

kenny d wrote:I've messaged his breeder too, maybe she'll know something

And now we wait

Was he bred and taken straight into the regiment or was he taken in from elsewhere ?

Im not sure, can i post the fb link here? Then you can message Karon

Dave, if this cant be posted her, please can you remove it

FB link removed

Hi Kelly , already joined the group :)as my breeder is on there , took the link off anyway thanks

Just got a reply , he is still serving with the same Sergeant as with his old regiment but now is part of the Mercians

Thanks for the help Kelly

Great to know he is still there, I have tried to follow him too.

Brilliant

How fabulous I didn't know anything about it:D

I think its a great positve for the breed x

Hi everyone , just received this back from the curator of the Staffordshire Regiment Museum

Dear David,

I have been passed your email by the head of Research Jeff Elson.

I believe you are enquiring about the future of Watchman.

Watchman is still being paraded as the mascot for the Staffordshire Regiment. His upkeep in paid for by the Staffordshire Regimental association and he lives with his handler in the family home and is a much loved and looked after pet. The dog handler is currently serving with 4 Mercian, the TA battalion for the Mercian Regiment, so he will often parade with them also.

Once this Watchman retires the future is unknown. Normally a new puppy is donated to the Regiment by Burton Town Hall. Now that the Stafford’s no longer exist in any capacity it is unknown if this will continue. It is hoped it will however, and the associations are still keen to support Watchman for as long as they can.

Hope that helps you.

Kind Regards



Danielle Pritchard BA Pg Dip