A VET has shared the five dog breeds he would never own after spending years working with them.
Amir Anwary, a vet from South Africa, took to social media to share his thoughts and the one tiny dog that was like living with a landmine.
In the clip, he said: The five dog breeds I would never own as a vet and why.”
The first on his list was the French Bulldog, even though he did find them adorable.
He said they often come with non-stop health issues, from breathing problems to skin infections to spinal issues.
“It’s heartbreaking. As a vet, I just wouldn’t want to go through that,” he said.
Next up was Dachshunds, who were again super loveable but had too many health issues, especially when it comes to their spine.
“I’ve seen too many end up in pain or needing expensive surgery after something as simple as jumping off a couch,” he added.
The vet also said he would never own a Belgian Malinois.
While he noted they were very intelligent and driven, making them great work dogs , they can be hard to manage.
“Unless you’re training them constantly and giving them proper structure, they become destructive and reactive fast,” Amir explained.
“They’re not family pets for most people, and I personally wouldn’t take one on.”
Amir also couldn’t cope with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel despite their sweet temperament as they almost always got heart disease .
Last but not least, the vet said Chihuahuas were a dog he didn’t have the energy for.
He said the breed was ‘tiny but chaotic.’
“Some are sweet, but a lot of them are super reactive, anxious, and quick to bite,” he explained.
“It’s like living with a landmine in a 2kg body. I’ve been bitten more times by Chihuahuas than by big dogs — and I’m not trying to live with that energy.”
The clip posted to his TikTok account @ amirthevet went viral with over 822k views and many dog owners took to the comments to share their thoughts.
One person wrote: “I have a dachshund mix. Love him to death but he is tough at times.”
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Another commented: “Dachshund why? The most loving dogs.”
“My German Shepherd and I bolt in the opposite direction if we see a Chihuahua or a Malanois. I’m sure there are some beautiful souls in both breeds, but not worth the risk,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “I love my Dachshund dearly but agree, not for everyone. He can really be stubborn!”
“And there’s me with a Frenchie and a Chihuahua – kids were easier than that pair,” claimed a fifth
Someone else added: “Oops, I rescued a Belgian Malinois 2 years ago with my others. Paid almost $1000 in vet bills this month on them.”
