#2 Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Simple to say a~Miss Understood Breed the staffie is a true softie at heart once you get the past the seemingly tough exterior you get a true teddy bear loyal and extremely brave companion inside.

The truth about the staffie is right here.

Breed Facts

Dog Breed Group: Terrier Dogs 

Height:1 foot, 2 inches to 1 foot, 4 inches tall at the shoulder Weight:24 to 38 pounds

Life Span: 12 to 14 years

• Thrives with human companionship
• Shed heavily once a year when they blow their coat but little shedding otherwise
• Can be known to be dog aggressive but only if not socialized when young
• Not a breed for meek,timid or knowledgeable owners
• Energetic dogs who need vigorous walks but can live in an apartment

• Strong Prey drive so dont do well around other household small pets
• High pain thresh hold so can hold a considerable amount of pain before whining or letting the owner see any signs
• Come in many colours
• Average intelligence 
• Doesn't cope greatest being left alone
• Must be socialized when a puppy and taken to new places & introduced to all people
  
  

The breed when bought by people who dont know anything about them is when it "goes wrong." Staffies are not born aggressive they are born like every other dog, innocent, sweet and loving knowing no enemy. They love everything they can set their eyes on. A dog is a representation of what the OWNER has molded it to be. A puppy is a piece of clay can be molded into something gorgeous and sweet but also can go the opposite and this aggressive or guarding threatening nature is what the owner has taught the dog to do it knows no difference as its been molded that way by the OWNER and this ends up with a innocent dog in a shelter for simply doing what the "master" says. The dog ends up in a cell or a cage. A bit of love and care and training and socialization can create a family dog and amazing companion and a loyal solider or soliderette who would take a bullet for any member of their pack a breed as loyal as any other. A staffie is a softie at heart if given the slightest chance to show their licking loving nature. 

Thank you for reading this edition of Strictly Dogs by Daniella

#1 Pomeranian

Welcome to Dogs Weekly, written by a dog lover and trainer in the making, Creating an online dog breed encyclopedia with all you need to know about dog breeds big and small allowing people to learn about these true companions to man kind. Also with little training tips here and there to help train any struggling owners. 

Background:

• Also known as a "Large dog personality in a small body".
• 7-12 inches tall and 3 to 7 pounds.
• Moderate Shedders 
• Easily injured or hurt if dropped or too rough play.
• If raised with other animals, they get along fine with any household pets.
• Risk of small dog syndrome is possible
• Can be barkers as they are excellent watchdogs 
• Though small have a lot of energy to release 
• Short attention span and therefore can be harder than other breeds to toilet train 

This little beauty powder puff is simply a true companion usually attached to one or two people at most but can grow up with a family if raised from a puppy. Can be a bit of a barker and have a lot to say if they feel like it. But oppose to that personality comes in bundles and each as their own unique little characteristics that make a pom a breed apart from the rest brave and fearless thinking and acting like a protector they dont know their size but that doesn't faze them.

Moderate amount of grooming required as with this lush coat when this little pom gets hot, they shed out unfortunately ends up over the owners floor but if you can deal with a little little fur ball like a pom that has a bit of a voice and no afraid to use it, acts like their the size of a great dane and fur that must be knot free you get a little true diva dog that will keep you laughing and entertained no doubt about that fact. Plus the cuteness factor is at the max level

Thank you for reading a don't worry if you loved this blog theirs plenty more dog breeds to come.

Daniella