Japanese Spitz versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Before settling on a Japanese Spitz, I did plenty of research to find a dog that would suit our family and lifestyle. A few folk were rather disparaging about the fact that I had decided on a pedigree dog. I explained that my first port of call had been to the local dog rescue homes. There are a few in this area. Interestingly, and sadly, the vast majority of dogs they were trying to re-home were Staffies. Now, I am not prejudiced against any breed. Any dog can become aggressive and dangerous but it is a reflection of the owner, not the breed. While the consequences of letting a small- or medium-sized dog get out of control can be awful, with a strong, powerful beast they can be tragic. A Staffie that has been left at a rescue home is never going to be a viable option for a home with two children under eleven, and a rescue organisation would never allow it in any case. There was no one locally who happened to have a mongrel litter. In short, mutt pups are not as easy to come by as you might think.