Our names are Jerry and Laura Santaniello and we live in beautiful western Massachusetts.  We have been involved in Am Staffs since 2000.  We are active in dog showing, which for us is a great way to meet others with our passion for this amazing breed.  We have been so lucky to have met some truly wonderful people, who have helped us find our way when we were new to the breed. 

   One of the most influential person for us has been Heidi McClure (Pirouette Kennels) who is the Breeder of our first Am Staff, Ch. Pirouette's NE Diamond Bear.  I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank you Heidi, first for Bear (we love the dork and couldn't even imagine our lives without him) he is that once in a life time dog that has stolen our hearts and second for always being there for us, remember all the questions, all my concerns,  all the e-mails...?  I do ...you're a class act..... thank you! 

The second person I'd like to thank is Hana Boezinovi From Tipit z Hanky kennels, for our second Am Staff, Ch. Otawa Tipit z Hanky (Skye), our little girl from the Czech Republic.  Thank you Hana for Skye she is an incredible girl and will play a major role in our future.  Also thank you for all your guidance and direction on our future path. 

    Our goal is to make positive contributions to this noble breed -- and to promote this wonderful breed in a positive way every chance we get.  We believe Temperament and Health should be the foundation of every dog, followed by structure and movement.  We are laying the ground work today for our future of tomorrow.  Stay tuned we have big plans for the future and hope to make a positive contribution in this Breed with our Am Staff Ambassadors!  Thanks for visiting our site and we hope you enjoy our doggies!  Email us -- we love to talk about Am Staffs!