First-time tutors have difficulty choose the ideal dog breed. And a controversial statement from a British veterinarian has added fuel to this fire.
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This is because the professional made a list which points out which dog breeds he would never have at home and the reasons why. The curious thing is that some of them are quite common in Brazilian homes.
The veterinarian’s name is Ben Simpson-Vernon, who has a video profile on TikTok. Regarding the controversies involving pets, he explains that working at a veterinarian made him more demanding when it comes to dog breeds.
5 dog breeds that a TikTok vet wouldn’t have at home
Check out the list of dog breeds that Ben declared he would not have in his home:
1. Great Dane
The vet’s list starts with the breed of dog that is the same as the Scooby Doo. The reason for not choosing it is the animal’s life expectancy, which lasts an average of 7 years. According to him, it is very difficult to love a dog and lose it in a short space of time.
2. Boxers
Despite considering boxer dogs as docile, Ben pointed out some characteristics that make it difficult to have them at home. Starting with health conditions: they are susceptible to 74 diseases, including brain tumors, spontaneous corneal ulcers and skin tumors.
3. Dobbermann
Just like boxers, Doberman dogs are also adorable and endearing. However, Ben explains that they are predisposed to a specific type of heart disease, called dilated cardiomyopathy. The veterinarian reveals that he witnessed a Doberman “drop dead” in front of him, before anything could even be done.
4. Border collie
Another breed that made Ben’s list is the border collie. According to him, despite being quite healthy, they are more prone to epilepsy. The veterinarian also said that the brains of dogs of this breed need constant stimulation, that is, they must always be stimulated, otherwise they will suffer from anxiety.
5. Flat-coated retriever
Best known in the United Kingdom, this breed is not one of the veterinarian’s options because it is more likely to develop an aggressive type of cancer, known as histiocytic sarcoma. According to Ben, around 50% of them end up dying from the disease.
