Staffordshire Bull Terrier
A well trained and socialised Stafford is enthusiastically friendly with people of all ages (although sometimes a little too enthusiastic for tiny children or vulnerable adults), exuberant about any activity their family are involved in, and thrives on the hurly-burly hustle-bustle life.
Though they are a good dog breed for busy owners, they do need far more exercise than many owners realise, and they have clever brains that should be used. So, at least an hour a day’s exercise is vital, and training is a must - as are enrichment games and problem-solving puzzles. While SBTs love people, they are not always so keen on other dogs.
Standard Poodle
The largest of the three Poodle breeds, this is a friendly, athletic, enthusiastic dog who bonds closely to their people – but will still welcome strangers joyfully. While they need a lot of exercise and are often slow to mature, Poodles are high spirited, fun, often clownish, and enjoy being a part of everything their family are doing.
Training and problem-solving enrichment opportunities are a must for this clever breed – as is finding a professional groomer who can take care of their non-shedding coat.
Havanese
Small, portable, attractive and friendly, the Havanese loves nothing more than being a part of what everyone is doing (no matter how boring) - even if it is simply in a supervisory role.
While they can get overwhelmed by lots of visitors to the home, they are very happy to accompany their people everywhere – in fact they often need to, as this is a breed that really doesn’t like to be left home alone.