Vet settles debate on the 1 dog breed you should never own as a pet

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A veterinarian revealed a popular dog breed that's "bred to be anxious" that she would never own herself. Dogs are beloved the world over, and many owners see them as…

A veterinarian revealed a popular dog breed that's "bred to be anxious" that she would never own herself. Dogs are beloved the world over, and many owners see them as indispensable members of the family. But sadly, doggos often end up having to be given up after owners decide they can't meet their needs. If you're considering inviting a pup into your family it's important to do your homework about what sort of personalities breeds tend to have, as well as what their exercise and health needs will be. Thankfully, there's an abundance of professional advice online, including from vets who provide information for dog parents on social media.

She also offers advice on how different breeds differ in their behaviour, and why some might not be suitable for some people depending on their lifestyle and how much time they're willing to invest. In a video back in 2022, she gave a rundown of the five dog breeds she won't have as a pet, while stressing that her choices are a personal preference and others may be better suited to them.

Cat's first pick for dogs she wouldn't own herself are German Shepherds, which she stressed are "absolutely beautiful dogs", though as a guarding breed they're "really reactive" due to being "bred to be suspicious and anxious". "If they have a bad experience, they never forget it," she added. "They’re beautiful, but they’re big, they’re powerful and they can be really, really challenging".

She added that for those reasons they're "just not for me". The medical expert also said she could have any flat-face breeds, due to the health struggles they face. She said these brachycephalic breeds are "absolutely fabulous little dogs" but they "do not deserve to suffer as much as they do". The dog lover added that she could "never contribute to that suffering by deliberately owning one".

Some dogs, like Border Collies, have been bred for centuries for very specific jobs. The breed, which originates in the Anglo-Scottish border, has long been effective as sheep…

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