Which is Better between the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

Last Updated: Apr 12, 2022

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Pomeranian Versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Pomeranian and for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Pomeranian or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Pomeranian versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Pomeranian versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pomeranian is a tiny-sized dog while the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Pomeranian belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Pomeranian versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pomeranian to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

FactorPomeranianStaffordshire Bull Terrier
Tolerates Being Alone1/52/5
Does NOT Drool5/53/5
Tendency NOT to Wander5/52/5
Life Span12 to 16 years12 to 14 years
Tolerates Hot Weather2/51/5
Kid-Friendly2/55/5
Dog Friendly2/51/5
Easy To Groom2/55/5
Does NOT chew on things4/54/5
Low Prey Drive4/54/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor4/53/5
Minimal Exercise Needs4/52/5
Friendly Toward Strangers3/55/5
General Health3/53/5
NOT Rambunctious3/53/5
Potential For Playfulness3/55/5
Weight3 to 7 pounds24 to 38 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living4/53/5
Good For Novice Owners4/51/5
Easygoing2/52/5
Tolerates Cold Weather4/53/5
Does NOT Shed2/53/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight2/52/5
Easy To Train4/52/5
Intelligence4/53/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl1/53/5
Height7 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan14.0 years13.0 years
Average Price$2150$1760
Price Range$1500 – $2500$700 – $2500
Temperament Score77.8 percent90.9 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination – min age 1 year
  • Hereditary Cataracts DNA Test
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • L2HGA DNA Test
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds2279
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds)2349

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pomeranian in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Pomeranian is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is 75 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pomeranian is a better pet than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. So, you should get a Pomeranian!

    Pomeranian versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are most different:

  • Pomeranians do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Staffordshire Bull Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Pomeranians do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Staffordshire Bull Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Pomeranians require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Staffordshire Bull Terriers are very easy to groom.
  • Pomeranians are good for new dog owners. However, Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • The Similarities Between the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    The Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Size Comparison of the Pomeranian versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

    The Pomeranian weighs 3 to 7 pounds when fully grown. The Pomeranian is 7 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier weighs 24 to 38 pounds when fully grown. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Size of Pomeranian versus Size of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Appearance (Colors) of the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Pomeranian Colors

    The Pomeranian comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • Brown / Chocolate
    • White / Cream
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Black
    • Apricot / Beige
    • Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
    • Merle (Blue)
    • Sable
    • Gray / Blue / Silver
    • Bicolor
    • Golden
    • Brindle

    The Pomeranian comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

    • Black
    • White / Cream
    • Brown / Chocolate
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Brindle
    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • Apricot / Beige

    Staffordshire Bull Terrier Colors

    The Staffordshire Bull Terrier comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

    • Black
    • White / Cream
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Apricot / Beige
    • Gray / Blue / Silver
    • Brindle
    • Sable
    • Bicolor
    • Brown / Chocolate
    • Red / Chestnut / Orange

    The Staffordshire Bull Terrier comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

    • White / Cream
    • Brindle
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Brown / Chocolate

    Lifespan of Pomeranian versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    The lifespan of the Pomeranian is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of the Pomeranian is 14.0 years.

    The lifespan of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is 13.0 years.

    The Pomeranian live longer than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

    Pomeranian versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Temperament of the Pomeranian Versus the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a better temperament than the Pomeranian.

    This is because the temperament score for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is 90.9 percent while the temperament score for the Pomeranian is 77.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 77.8 percent, the Pomeranian has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 90.9 percent, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 36 Pomeranians and 143 Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

    Price of Pomeranian versus Price of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    The average price of the Pomeranian puppy is $2150. The price of the Pomeranian typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of a Pomeranian can be as low as $150 and as high as $10000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1412 Pomeranian puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy is $1760. The price of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier typically ranges from $700 – $2500. However, the price of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier can be as low as $150 and as high as $6500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 86 Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Pomeranian is more expensive than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

    Pomeranian Staffordshire Bull Terrier
    Average Price $2150 $1760
    Price Range $1500 to $2500 $700 to $2500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Pomeranian and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Pomeranian puppies or how many Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomeranians. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomeranians. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Staffordshire Bull Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Staffordshire Bull Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Pomeranian puppy or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Pomeranian versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Adopting the Pomeranian versus Adopting the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Pomeranians and many Staffordshire Bull Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Pomeranian named Buddy that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Pomeranians like Buddy on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Pomeranians, Staffordshire Bull Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Madden is a Male Staffordshire Bull Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Staffordshire Bull Terriers like Madden that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Paddington is the name of another Pomeranian (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Maddox is an adorable Male Staffordshire Bull Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Pomeranians and Staffordshire Bull Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Pomeranians and Staffordshire Bull Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Pomeranian versus the Intelligence of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Pomeranian Staffordshire Bull Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 23 out of 130 dog breeds 49 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Pomeranian has an obedience intelligence rank of 23 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pomeranian belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Pomeranians tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 49 out of 130 dog breeds. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Staffordshire Bull Terriers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Pomeranian is more intelligent than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Pomeranian versus Popularity of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pomeranian is more popular with dog owners than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Pomeranian is 22 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is 79 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Pomeranian

    Popularity of Pomeranian

    Popularity of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Popularity of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Year Pomeranian Popularity Rank Staffordshire Bull Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 19 79
    2014 20 79
    2015 21 79
    2016 22 82
    2017 22 82
    2018 23 80
    2019 24 82
    2020 23 81
    2021 24 75

    Health Problems of Pomeranian versus Health Problems of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Pomeranian.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier than for the Pomeranian.

    6 health tests are recommended for Pomeranian while 7 tests are recommended for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Pomeranians and in Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

    Pomeranian Health Problems

    Pomeranians are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Pomeranian puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Pomeranian puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Pomeranian breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Pomeranians for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pomeranians here.

    Staffordshire Bull Terrier Health Problems

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Staffordshire Bull Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Staffordshire Bull Terriers for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination – min age 1 year
  • Hereditary Cataracts DNA Test
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • L2HGA DNA Test
  • Patellar Luxation

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Staffordshire Bull Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Pomeranians and Staffordshire Bull Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Pomeranian Breed is Patella problems.

    This is because the Pomeranian ranks 1 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1542 Pomeranians, 456 of them had Patella problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Pomeranians, and how common these diseases are in Pomeranians relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Patella problems: Rank 1 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 49 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 75 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 89 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 171 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed is Advanced Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Staffordshire Bull Terrier ranks 17 out of 71 dog breeds for Advanced Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 51 Staffordshire Bull Terriers, 1 of them had Advanced Cardiac problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Staffordshire Bull Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 17 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 21 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 23 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 69 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 105 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 126 out of 145 Dog Breeds

  • The table below lists the common health problems in Pomeranian and in Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier:

    Disease Pomeranian Rank Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rank
    Patella problems 1 out of 145 dog breeds 126 out of 145 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems 49 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 75 out of 198 dog breeds 69 out of 198 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 89 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 171 out of 182 dog breeds 105 out of 182 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems Not Common 17 out of 71 dog breeds
    Elbow problems Not Common 21 out of 144 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems Not Common 23 out of 70 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pomeranian versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Pomeranians do not like to be left alone.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Pomeranians shed more than Staffordshire Bull Terriers?

    Pomeranians shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers shed moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Pomeranian or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

    Pomeranians require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pomeranian or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

    Pomeranians do not get along well with other dogs.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Pomeranians good family dogs? What about Staffordshire Bull Terriers?

    Pomeranians are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Is the Pomeranian Easier to Train than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

    Pomeranians are very easy to train.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Pomeranian or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Pomeranians do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers drool moderately.

    How Kid-friendly are Pomeranians and Staffordshire Bull Terriers?

    Pomeranians do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Does the Pomeranian Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

    Pomeranians have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Pomeranians Bark and Howl? What about Staffordshire Bull Terriers?

    Pomeranians are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Pomeranians Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Staffordshire Bull Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Pomeranians can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pomeranian vs. Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Pomeranians do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Pomeranians Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Staffordshire Bull Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Pomeranians cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Is the Pomeranian Better for Apartment Owners than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

    Pomeranians adapt very well to apartment living.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Pomeranian or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

    Pomeranians are very good for new dog owners.

    Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Pomeranian Versus Other Dog Breeds

    You may also be interested in how the Pomeranian compares to other breeds aside from the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Pomeranian to other breeds:

    Pomeranian versus Bracco Italiano     Pomeranian versus Bull Terrier     Pomeranian versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Pomeranian versus Standard Schnauzer     Pomeranian versus Shiloh Shepherd     Pomeranian versus Doberman Pinscher     Pomeranian versus Miniature Pinscher     Pomeranian versus Bouvier des Flandres     Pomeranian versus Golden Retriever     Pomeranian versus Maltese     Pomeranian versus Korean Jindo Dog     Pomeranian versus German Shorthaired Pointer     

    Conclusion: Pomeranian versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Pomeranian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier better suits you and your family.