In 1997 Mom was asked to write The Bull Terrier Breed Standard. She had also began Kidney Dialysis the same year. With one arm hooked to tubes taking and cleansing her blood and the other with pen in hand she crafted a piece of literature that still today has a 5 star rating. "The New Owners Guide to Bull Terriers" has become a handbook for those new to the breed as well as long time owners, breeders and fanciers. The Book is known for it's accuracy, beautiful historic photos and reader friendliness. Mom nor anyone in the family collects royalties on this book so none of this is a sales pitch. It makes no difference to us who buys the book. One thing that does matter is the information in the book is available to anyone who seeks it. Best Wishes and Good Reading to All.
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Betty Desmond



This photo of mom is a snapshot in time. As a family we all can see a flash back in time as this is the smile she always wore when she was in the presence of a Bull Terrier. Her joy and complete love and devotion is shining through the photograph. Shining in a way that no other than Betty could do. As daughters, sons, friends, and Bull Terrier fanciers I think we can agree on one thing. Having Betty in our world made all seem a little brighter. Her star is fading fast and we miss her terribly from our everyday lives. In this book Mom leaves her legacy to the breed. Forever I will follow her guiding words. To all the rest I can only hope you got the chance to have a little piece of her in your lives. I know you will always remember who she truly was. A pure living treasure. Lovingly Written by Pam


Betty Desmond
1928-2011