BRINGING a dog into your home is a big commitment that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
If you’re debating what breed is best, one vet shared the top five canines to avoid.
In his viral video, TikTok user Amir (@amirthevet) explained that his picks were breeds that he personally would not like to have as a pet.
He gave his followers a warning that his opinions were going to be “brutally honest.”
For his first pick, Amir advised his audience against opting for a Dachshund.
While the vet acknowledged that these breeds are “lovely,” he pointed out that they can be “very stubborn.”
He gave examples including night-long barking and severe separation anxiety.
The TikToker added that Dachshunds are also prone to a condition that gives them chronic back problems and are also at high risk of obesity.
Amir also shared his reasoning for avoiding French Bulldogs as a household pet.
Describing the breed as a “cute adorable little abomination,” he broke down their wide variety of health issues.
This included trouble breathing issues, skin problems, and back issues.
He pointed out that they were “so expensive to get in the first place” and would cost you even more in vet bills.
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=” I was stunned when I got my dog back from the groomer – I think he might have been switched in the shop” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”default” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6365574549112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]Next, he revealed why he would never choose to own a Belgian Malinois.
“This is not a dog, this is a machine, it requires constant physical and mental stimulation,” he explained.
The vet pointed out that anyone with a full-time job won’t have the time to give this breed “the attention it deserves to thrive.”
For similar reasons, Amir named a Border Collie as another one of his no-go breeds.
He pointed out that the “lovely lovely” breed is a working dog that “basically has ADHD.”
The vet described Border Collies as “always on” and “always needing physical and mental stimulation.”
“I could not possibly provide a Border Collie with the amount of stimulation that it needs to stay happy and if it doesn’t stay happy, it becomes destructive,” he said.
Finally, Amir revealed that he personally wouldn’t be a suitable owner of a Labrador.
He explained that Labradors are very prone to becoming overweight but also “love to eat absolutely everything so they are very food driven.”
“I am a weak owner, I love giving my dog treats, my Labrador would be rolling all over the place, that is why I could never own a Labrador,” he concluded.
