I’m a dog walker and there’s five breeds I’d never own – they have ‘bank breaking’ vet bills & always eat my ankles
WELCOMING a dog into your household is a big decision for any person to make.
But if you’re adamant you’ve got the perfect environment and lifestyle to add a furry four-legged friend into the mix, then you may just want to listen up.
That’s because a dog walker has revealed the five breeds she’d never own due to her personal experiences while at work.
In the clip posted to TikTok (@.arthurandco), the woman named Lillie-May begins by noting that the first breed she wouldn’t want to have is the French Bulldog, or any brachycephalic breed for that matter.
Why? Because of their breathing problems.
Brachycephalic dogs are characterised by their shorter noses and flat-facts and often make snorting, grunting or wheezing noises – an indication that the pooch is struggling to breathe.
Amongst some of the other breeds that fall under this category includes Boston Terriers, Boxers, Bull Mastiffs, Chow Chows, pugs and Shih Tzus.
Next up on Lillie-May’s list of dogs to steer clear of is the Jack Russell.
“Never met one that didn’t want to eat my ankles,” she noted.
Moving on, she also points out how she’d never own a Great Dane, which is amongst the largest dog breeds, either.
Explaining why, she points out it’s the size of a horse and she just doesn’t have the facilities required to house a dog of that size.
Rather impressively, this specific type of giant dog breed can reach an overall height of 42.5 to 49.5 inches and has an average lifespan of 7-10 years.
In stark contrast, Lillie-May reveals she also wouldn’t want to own a pooch amongst the smallest dog breeds – the Chihuahua.
However this is for a very different reason.
The dog walker notes that the Chihuahua, which is considered a toy breed, is known for its constant “yapping.”
And last but not least, the final breed on Lillie-May’s list of ones to avoid is the Cavalier King Charles.
“My bank would be broken with all the trips to the vets,” she says.
According to Hudson Animal Hospital, heart failure is a leading cause of death among Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as they get older.
The vets explain: “Most heart disease in dogs is caused by weakening of a valve.
“A heart valve slowly becomes deformed so that it no longer closes tightly.
“Blood then leaks back around this valve and strains the heart.”
A vet known as Dr. Rachel Siu has revealed the five dogs she would never own
By Marsha O'Mahony
HUSKY
They are beautiful, intelligent, and super-active.
Like a Border Collie, a Husky is a working dog and likes to keep busy.
If you lead a sedentary life, then this guy is not for you, and you are not for him.
It should be no surprise that Huskies love the cold – look at that coat of fur.
So, living in 110 degrees in Texas is pretty grim for these dogs.
DACHSHUND
They are adorable, they are cute, they are funny, and they can be very expensive.
The basic physiology of these sausage dogs does them no favors.
“Because of their long backs, they’re really prone to intervertebral disc disease,” said Dr. Rachel.
You would be wise to keep a pot of money aside just in case because back surgery is likely to be expensive.
GREAT DANE
These lolloping, loving, and gregarious dogs are “goofballs.”
But they have short lifespans, developing health issues early on in life.
Prepare yourself for heartbreak.
DOODLE
These are the current “it” dog, they are everywhere.
They can be mixed with pretty much any other breed.
Their popularity has soared in recent years, with pet owners attracted to their low maintenance and hypoallergenic qualities.
But this couldn’t be further from the truth, said our vet.
“These dogs are often mixed with shedding dogs so they do shed and they also need grooming very frequently,” she wrote.
Their temperament is unpredictable and she has seen some that are wonderful to work with and others who have serious behavioral problems.
BULLDOGS
These guys are adorable but they have serious respiratory problems.
Genetics are not on the side of any brachycephalic dog.
“I just would not own them,” she said. “They’re just not a healthy breed.
“They struggle to breathe with their smooshed faces.”
Like the Dachshund, they also suffer from intervertebral disc disease.
Lillie-May’s post has since gone viral, racking up a whopping 172k views and several comments from dog owners up and down the country – with very mixed opinions.
“King Charles are really lovely dogs to have if you get them from a proper breeder. it’s a shame people bred for money,” wrote one.
A second penned: “My Frenchie has perfect breathing, no intervention needed just bred the correct way.”
“Jack Russells, PatterJacks best dogs out there.. who doesn’t want carnage in their life,” a third commented.
Meanwhile, a fourth chimed in: “My King Charles X Cocker has never seen a vet for any ill health in his 9 years of being alive.”