Vet Cautions Against 5 Costly Dog Breeds Prone to Health Issues and High Feeding Expenses

A VET has revealed the five dog breeds he’d never recommend as they are “so expensive”.

Former sports star Dr Will Maginness, who used to play in Australian Football League, said he loves the breeds, but would think twice

Dr Will Maginness has revealed the five breeds of dogs that are very expensive to keepCredit: Facebook/drwillmaginness Great Danes were on the list due to the amount of food they needCredit: Getty

Dr Will, who used to treat up to 15 a day when he worked at a Geelong animal hospital, told the Mail : “I’m actually obsessed with big dogs.

“I’m a giant-breed person through and through… think , Great Danes, Wolfhounds… I love them all.

“But here’s the honest part: if I weren’t a veterinarian, and if I didn’t run my own fresh food company, 5 Hounds, and have access to species-appropriate food at cost price, I’d think twice before bringing a giant breed into my home.”

The former footy player, who has built up a large following with his vet advice over the past decade said those breeds are “incredible dogs”, but said they are

He added: “Giant breeds need a huge volume of high-quality, real food every single day.”

Dr Will said that you need to be able to afford to give your job good quality food instead of “ultra-processed kibble”, because he often sees this leading to “joint disease, gut issues, chronic inflammation.”

He added: “People need to go into giant-breed ownership with their eyes wide open… not just thinking about the puppy stage, but what it costs to nourish a 60-80kg dog well for 10+ years.”

However, he also shared five top breeds he would recommend, although he said that it is never just about the breed, and also about “the match.”

However, the breeds that “generally cope better with modern life”, in his opinion, are Golden Retrievers, , Cavalier Spaniels, and Greyhounds.

He also recommended “well-matched” rescue dogs which are “mixed breeds” as they can be some of the healthiest and resilient dogs.

Dr Will also advised steering clear of dogs who are bred purely based on their appearances, and may have issues when it comes to breathing or movement.

He suggested that these may include Bulldogs, Pugs or Boston Terriers.

Pricey pooches

A recent study by credit card brand Aqua analysed the recommended

And it turns out that Rottweilers are the

The Irish Wolfhound was also on the list – with Dr Will saying it costs a lot to nourish a 60-80kg dog well for over 10 yearsCredit: Getty

The recommended food intake for the robust family dog is 1162.50g per day, which works out at around £2.33 daily, according to their findings.

This means owners will be forking out around £850.45 each year just on food.

Second on the list was another large canine – a

This breed needs around 779.38g of food a day, which works out at £569.40 a year.

Third was a Labrador Retriever, which costs around £558.45 to feed a year, and a Golden Retriever, which could set you back £547.50.

Next up were German Shorthaired Pointers, costing £474.50 each year in dog food.

One of the cheapest dog breeds is a

Despite having one of the longest average lifespans of 14 years, the Dachshund costs roughly £14,585 throughout its lifetime.

Dachshunds are also one of the cheapest to feed, with costs averaging 55p per day.

Beagles were found to be the most cost-effective popular dog breed to feed with food costs totalling £175.20 per year, which is 131 per cent cheaper than Rottweilers.