I’m a dog trainer, the three breeds I hate to see coming – a popular pooch is always suffering & another is born nasty
AN expert dog trainer has revealed three dog breeds he would never own.
Will Atherton, a canine behaviourist from the UK, took to social media to spill the tea on his least favourite pups.
In the clip, he warned against certain dogs, some for their personality while others had health problems.
Will said: “These are three breeds that, as a canine behaviourist, I really don’t look forward to working with.
“The first one for me is the Chow Chow.”
While the dog trainer admitted they look incredible with their mane of golden locks, he said he has rarely met one that was actually nice.
He added: “Now I understand there’s a behaviourist I see when things go wrong, but usually it’s with really sweet dogs that are just making bad decisions.
“With the Chow Chow, that’s rarely the case.”
The next dog Will doesn’t enjoy working with was the Pug, a popular dog breed in the UK.
While Will stated that they were often very fun dogs with lots of personality, he can’t stand to work with them because they tend to suffer with health issues.
These pooches often struggle with breathing because of breeding over the centuries which has made them have such a short nose they can’t do it properly, making it heartbreaking for Will to watch.
Last but not least, the dog trainer admitted the one dog breed that keeps him on edge, the Caucasian Shepherd.
“(It’s) a breed that genuinely makes me question whether if they wanted to do me serious harm, if there’s anything that I could do about it,” he said.
“Any trainer or behaviourist that tells you they don’t have favourite breeds to work with and least favourites are either lying or haven’t worked with enough and I know when I was starting out I’d have loved to hear people being honest, so at the risk of upsetting a few people here’s some of my least favourites,” he captioned the post.
The clip has since gone viral on his TikTok account @iamwillatherton with over 145k views and 6,000 likes.
People were quick to share their thoughts in the comments.
Britain’s favourite dog breeds
HERE are the top ten dog breeds in the UK....
- Labrador Retriever
- Renowned for their friendly and outgoing nature.
- Popular as both family pets and working dogs.
- French Bulldog
- Known for their distinctive bat-like ears and affectionate temperament.
- Ideal for city living due to their small size.
- Cocker Spaniel
- Beloved for their playful and loyal disposition.
- Excellent companions for active families.
- Pug
- Recognised for their charming wrinkled faces and sociable nature.
- Adaptable to various living environments.
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Valued for their courageous and loving character.
- Strong and muscular build, yet gentle with children.
- Dachshund
- Adored for their distinctive long bodies and lively personality.
- Comes in a variety of coat types: smooth, wire, and long-haired.
- Border Collie
- Celebrated for their intelligence and energy.
- Excellent working dogs, especially in herding.
- Golden Retriever
- Known for their friendly and tolerant attitude.
- Great family pets and skilled in various service roles.
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Cherished for their gentle and affectionate nature.
- Small size makes them perfect for lap dogs.
- German Shepherd
- Admired for their loyalty and versatility.
- Commonly used in police and military roles due to their trainability.
One person wrote: “The Caucasian Shepherd is a whole other beast.”
Another commented: “Knew a woman years ago who had 3 Chow Chows, biggest friendliest dogs ever, would just all come to you for cuddles and play time.”
“Chow Chows are horror,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Chows are mental never seen one that wouldn’t bite.”
“A friend of mine has a Caucasian and when that thing makes up its mind, it’s over,” claimed a fifth.
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