I’m a vet and there are 5 dog breeds I’d never own – including the pooch that only lives up to around 7 years
DECIDING on welcoming a dog into your home is a big decision to make and there are a whole host of important factors to consider first.
But if you're struggling to decide on which type of dog is right for you, then you may just want to listen up...because according to a vet named Amir, there are five breeds he'd never personally own.
In the clip posted to TikTok, he begins by discussing the Border Collie, which he admits he loves.
However, he notes that they're bred to be working dogs, so points out they they need to be "physically and mentally stimulated every single day" - something which he believes many owners fail to understand.
Amir goes on to say that this specific type of pooch is meant for herding sheep on a farm so it's unlikely they're going to thrive in a city.
Not only that, but he warns they're also very prone to health conditions including hip dysplasia and arthritis.
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Next up, the dog pro moves on to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Despite pointing out that it's one of the nicest breeds he's ever had the pleasure of working with, Amir says they tend to suffer from a genetic condition called mitral valvular disease.
Sadly, he explains that this means they go into congestive heart failure at a younger age.
"Often dogs are affected as soon as 7 years old, but this can be delayed up until 10 years old, at which stage most cavities will be affected," he says.
"It basically means your dog may die at a younger age or best case scenario, they will be on medication for their heart for the rest of their lives."
Moving on, Amir also reveales why he'd never own a brachycephalic dog breed such as the English Bulldog.
He explains that due to their squished up faces, they often suffer a health condition called brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, which makes it hard for them to breathe and regulate temperature.
Then there's the Doberman, which Amir says is commonly affected by a heart condition known as dilate of cardiomyopathy, which is where the heart muscles become thinner and the heart chambers become larger.
As a result, it becomes increasingly difficult for the heart to pump blood throughout the body so chances are this breed will need frequent checkups and lifelong treatment for their heart.
And last but not least on Amir's list of breeds to avoid is the Great Dane.
Despite owning one himself, he says the purebred Great Dane can only live for around 7 to 8 years which is too little.
