I’m a dog groomer & here’s 6 breeds I’d never own – there’s a popular pooch where 90% of pets have health problems
A PROFESSIONAL groomer revealed the six dog breeds she would never own.
The canine expert explained the reasoning behind her “controversial” picks.
In her viral video, TikTok user Shauna (@shauna_thefairydogmother) named the breeds she would never have as a pet.
For her first pick, she revealed that she would avoid owning a cockapoo.
However, the groomer admitted that she had no real reason for this decision other than the fact that a lot of people own the popular breed.
She did add that cockapoos have a “lot of hair needing to be tamed.”
Shauna also said that she would never opt to own a West Highland Terrier.
She explained that when she first groomed the breed she wanted one but then learned of the health conditions associated with it.
The TikToker estimated that 90% of the Westies she groomed had health problems.
“I’ve never seen a dog so prone to skin issues,” Shauna told her audience.
She also named other breeds known for their own conditions, mainly to do with breathing.
The top breeds with breathing issues she has encountered are pugs, English Bulldogs, and Shar Peis.
While not all of these dogs are guaranteed to have ill health, she explained that the risk is too high for her.
For her next no-go dog breed, Shauna explained that she was “pained to say” that it is a German Shepherd.
She revealed that her dad was “badly mauled” by two German Shepherds and while she doesn’t hold it against the breed, she would avoid owning one for his sake.
Finally, the professional groomer said that she would never opt for a “small fluffy dog.”
While she didn’t go into much detail on her decision, she hinted that it was because she prefers a lower maintenance pooch for grooming.
Most popular dog breeds in the UK
Dog experts, Tug-E-Nuff, surveyed the UK to find out their favourite dog breeds, here's the top ten.
- Labrador Retriever
- Border Collie
- English Cocker Spaniel
- Cockapoo
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Springer Spaniel
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Labradoodle
Her followers shared their thoughts on the picks in the comments section.
“As a dog groomer, I knew cockapoo was first,” wrote one TikTok user.
“I have a cockapoo and as much as I love him to bits I will never have one again,” agreed another viewer.
“Fellow dog groomer, it’s the cockapoo whine for me,” commented a third person.
“As a dog groomer who used to have a very well bred Westie as a kid, his lineage includes Cruft’s champions, I would still never own another,” said another follower.