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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Tears at Dog's Bedtime Routine from Puppy to Adult: 'Nothing Has Changed'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Staffordshire bull terrier's bedtime tradition has captured hearts online, with a viral video showing just how much (and how little) has changed since he was a tiny pup. The dog's owner, who posts under the handle @rocco_the_blue_staffy, shared touching footage of their dog Rocco—a gray Staffordshire bull terrier—following the same nightly ritual from the age of 8 weeks to now, aged 2. In the first clip, baby Rocco energetically leaps into his dad's arms after hearing the question: "Do you want to go to bed?" The video then cuts to present-day Rocco, now a fully grown and considerably larger dog, still happily being scooped up and carried to bed in the same loving fashion. The video, which received 41,800 likes and 774,200 views on TikTok, features the text: "8 weeks to 2 years and still do the same night night." The caption reads: "Rocco as a baby to now nothing has changed." Staffordshire bull terriers, according to the American Kennel Club, are known for their courage, intelligence, and affection. Often called "nanny dogs," they are particularly good with children and thrive in loving homes where they can form strong bonds with their humans. Establishing a bedtime routine like Rocco's can be key to ensuring dogs feel safe and secure. As Pooch & Mutt explains, a consistent routine helps dogs wind down and associate certain cues, like a phrase or a specific time, with sleep. Bedtime rituals might include calm activities, a last toilet trip, and making sure their sleeping area is inviting and peaceful. While it might seem unusual to carry a full-grown dog upstairs, it's perfectly manageable with the right technique. Dogs Trust advises placing one hand under the dog's chest and the other supporting the back legs to lift safely, avoiding strain on the animal's back and joints. TikTokers couldn't get enough of Rocco's nightly cuddle. A stock image showing a Staffordshire bull terrier asleep on a bed. A stock image showing a Staffordshire bull terrier asleep on a bed. CBCK-Christine/iStock / Getty Images Plus "You sir are what every dog owner should be like. We only have them for such a brief amount of time, they deserve all the love you can give," one user commented. "Staffies are my absolute favorite dogs, they're so loving," wrote Claire. "I've spent the last 13 years sleeping on the corner of the bed while our staffy sprawls out all over the bed," joked Sam. "I had to buy a super king bed to fit my two Staffies in our bed—they sleep horizontally," another added. Newsweek reached out to @rocco_the_blue_staffy for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Baby Learns to Crawl, What Dog Sibling Does Next Leaves Mom in Hysterics
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hearts have melted over a dog who has started copying his human baby brother as he learns to crawl. Smokey the Staffordshire bull terrier lives in England with his owner Georgia, 29, and her 1-year-old son, Crue. "They have been best friends since the moment we bought Crue home," Georgia, who gave her first name only, told Newsweek. "Always sitting and watching him when he was a newborn—and now they can play together, it's so sweet." A video of Smokey playing with his baby brother has now gone viral after being shared to his dedicated TikTok account, @smokeythebluestaffy, on March 27. It shows the pair on the floor of a room covered in baby toys, with Crue crawling slowly across the carpet. And while first Smokey lies beside him, keeping a close eye, he then starts crawling along the floor in the same way, using his front legs to pull him across, his tail wagging as he keeps up with his brother. Smokey follows baby boy Crue on the floor, both of them crawling. Smokey follows baby boy Crue on the floor, both of them crawling. TikTok @smokeythebluestaffy Georgia wrote across the video: "POV your little brother is now crawling and appears to be getting more attention than you so suddenly your legs have stopped working." She told Newsweek that Smokey is "obsessed" with the baby, and "is a big baby himself." "So he started crawling like this when he realized the attention Crue was getting," she said. TikTok users loved it, watching the clip more than 92,000 times, as one laughed Smokey appeared "so pleased with himself. Even checks to see if mom's watching!" "The side eye as he crawls off," another pointed out, as another wrote: "So funny, my dog used to limp to get attention, a cuddle and a treat then she was running around like a lunatic again!" One user shared their own story: "I have arthritis and my late staffy would limp up the stairs exactly like I do on my bad days, I'm still not sure if it was sympathy or taking the mick out of me." Smokey crawls across the floor, then looks back to see what the baby is doing. Smokey crawls across the floor, then looks back to see what the baby is doing. TikTok @smokeythebluestaffy Another said Smokey's breed is "so great with kids," as another called Staffordshire bull terriers "the most silly, softest, caring dogs in the world." Georgia told Newsweek that Staffies like Smokey "can have such a horrible reputation, so it's nice to show TikTok their relationship, and what loving dogs they really are." Staffordshire bull terriers are described as being clever, brave, affectionate towards family and good with young children, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). In 2024, Staffies were named the 63rd most popular dog breed in the U.S. by the AKC, while the French bulldog, Labrador retriever and golden retriever held the three top spots. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
