I’m a dog trainer & there’s five breeds I’d never own – my third pick is controversial but they’d drive you to the vets
A DOG trainer has revealed the five breeds he would never own, including the pooch that is “literally allergic to planet earth”.
Luke, an animal lover and dog walker from the UK, explained why he would never get a Belgian Malinois, and also explained why controversially, a Labrador would not be his breed of choice.
Sharing his thoughts on social media, the dog trainer and owner got candid on five dog breeds, leaving many open-mouthed.
So if you’re thinking about get a dog and aren’t sure which breed is right for you, you’ll need to listen up.
Frenchies
Luke recognised that whilst many Frenchies have “really nice temperaments” and can be “nice characters”, he claimed that he would struggle with the health issues that can occur.
He explained: “Obviously there are some healthy, happy Frenchies out there, but these guys are literally allergic to planet earth and I feel like I would just worry so much.”
Belgian Malinois
Secondly, Luke shared why he would never own a Belgian Malinois, as he claimed that whilst they are “incredible”, “super intelligent” dogs, they require a lot of training.
He added: “For me as a dog trainer and an owner, I love working with the day to day stuff and the general behaviours and puppy training, so if you’re not into agility training or bite work, then this breed is not for you.”
Labradors
It may come as a surprise to many, but Luke revealed that he would never own a Labrador, as a result of their love of food.
He stressed that Labradors tend to be “food driven”, and as a result, he shared: “Bit of a shocker, controversially, Labradors are on the list. I would worry so much, Labradors think with their stomach and it would just stress me out.”
Huskies
In addition to this, this pet lover explained that he wouldn’t recommend or own a Husky, as he struggles to read how they’re feeling.
Luke described the breed as “beautiful” but “difficult to train”, as he highlighted: “I can’t tell what they’re thinking and I can’t read their face and that’s unnerving.”
Pugs
Finally, Luke got candid on why he would never own a Pug, as he concluded: “I can’t deal with the noise. They can very easily become lazy dogs and, dare I say, I just think they don’t have much personality.”
Not only this, but he also recalled moments from his dog walking days, whereby Pugs would “back out of their harnesses” and “run off”.
And if that wasn’t enough, he also described the small dogs as “little s***s” that are simply “rolls of fat”.
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
Big divide
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @doggyknowsbest, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 411,200 views.
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But social media users were totally divided by Luke’s claims – whilst many were keen to agree with his thoughts, others couldn’t disagree more.
One dog fan agreed: “I have a Belgian Malinois and he is amazing but you are 100%! They are definitely not for everyone.”
Whilst a second wrote: “I’m a Husky owner and I agree.”
However, at the same time, someone else said: “You lost me at Labs. I’ve had multiple Labs and they are perfect family dogs.”
And another added: “We had a husky and was the best dog out of all dogs we have ever had for training, temper, everything. Was such an amazing dog.”