On his TikTok profile, a veterinarian revealed five dog breeds that are adorable but potential owners should never consider taking home.
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Amir Anwary, who has over 440,000 followers on his profile @amirthevet, made a video to explain which dog breeds you might want to think twice about before adopting and the difficulties they present in terms of ownership:
1. Border Collie
“They were bred to be working dogs. They need to be physically and mentally stimulated every day, and most people who get a Border Collie don’t understand that,” explained Anwary in the clip.
“This breed was designed to herd sheep on a farm, so it’s extremely difficult to keep them happy in a city setting,” added the veterinarian.
2. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
“I love this breed, it’s probably one of the nicest breeds I’ve ever worked with, but they suffer from a genetic condition called mitral valve disease,” Anwary recounted.
According to the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State University, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels contract mitral valve disease at a rate 20 times more frequent than other breeds.
This condition can lead to congestive heart failure through the left ventricle and is the leading cause of death of the breed.
3. English Bulldog
“Due to their flat faces, they suffer from a condition called brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome. This happens because of all the anatomical abnormalities of the flat face; they have difficulty breathing,” explained the specialist.
According to him, this facial structure causes Bulldogs to have difficulty regulating their temperatures and tolerating exercise, which in turn leads to weight gain, which in turn potentially leads to a host of health problems, including heatstroke and sleep issues.
4. Doberman
“Dobermans are prone to a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy, which basically occurs when the heart muscles become thinner and the heart chambers become larger, making it very difficult for the heart to pump blood throughout the body,” said Anwary.
According to him, Dobermans with this condition may require lifelong treatment. Your Doberman may never suffer from this problem, but a study suggested that almost 6 out of every 10 Dobermans in Europe suffered from dilated cardiomyopathy.
5. Great Dane
Anwary cited Great Danes as the last dog breed he wouldn’t want to own and the reason is their extremely short life expectancy. “Purebred Great Danes can only live about seven to eight years,” lamented the veterinarian.
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