A British vet has revealed five more breeds of dogs he would keep as pets and why they are suitable animals to own.
Content creator @ben.the.vet shared the list in a video on TikTok, where he has more than 208,600 followers.
He video It follows an earlier clip in which he lists five breeds of dogs he would keep as pets.
Among those five were Labradors, wire-haired vizzlas, greyhounds, border terriers and mixed breeds.
However, he stressed that “there are pros and cons to owning any breed and, ultimately, this is just my opinion.”
Ben the vet (pictured) revealed five other breeds he would keep as pets, as well as explaining why
Revealing the breeds on his latest list, Ben said: “Number five is the Staffordshire bull terrier. When I was a kid, I had an employee named Bessie…and she was a fantastic family dog.
“If you are looking to rescue a dog, staff could be a good option because there are many that need homes in rescue centers, in part due to misconceptions about their temperament.
“In general, they are pretty good with people, but they are not always good with other dogs. So if you already have another dog, they may not be the best choice for a rescue. Health-wise, they are also pretty healthy “So it’s a thumbs up for me.”
Moving on to his next choice, the vet said, “Number four is a cocker spaniel. I definitely have a soft spot for this breed… But they are a high-energy breed and need a lot of exercise.
‘I would only get one if I had two hours a day reliably to exercise them. And they are prone to ear infections. So from a very young age I got used to having their ears cleaned with a cleaning solution every week.’
The vet and TikTokker (pictured) noted that his list is ‘ultimately just (his) opinion,’ before sharing the breeds he would keep as a pet.
Moving on to the next dog, Ben said: ‘Third on my list (and it’s in no particular order) is the miniature schnauzer.
“I think for someone considering getting a flat-faced breed like a Frenchie or Pug, or looking for a smaller dog, a Miniature Schnauzer might be a good consideration.
“They have their signature mustache, they are unique-looking dogs, but they don’t have any anatomical exaggeration – they don’t have a long back or a flattened face or anything that would physically affect their health.”
‘I think they have pretty entertaining little personalities. They are an intelligent breed of dog and I think overall they have a pretty healthy temperament.
‘One thing I would say is that you have to be careful about what you eat. They can be very prone to pancreatitis, which is a problem that can be triggered by eating fatty foods. Great care.’
He added that people should be very careful if their Miniature Schnauzer is a “scavenger” as he is a bit prone to diabetes, but noted that overall he is a “healthier alternative to a flat-faced breed like a pug.” or a Frenchie.” .
Ben continued: ‘Number two on my list is the golden retriever. A good retriever is like a big teddy bear. I definitely have a soft spot for them.
And although no dog can be completely trusted around children, they generally tend to be very good with children.
Among the dogs on his list were Staffordshire bull terriers (pictured) which Ben said can often be found in rescue centers (stock image).
‘My only real reservation is that they are quite a cancer-prone breed and can drool quite a bit. So maybe it’s an asterisk.
Finally, revealing the latest breed to make his list, the vet and TikTokker said: ‘Number one (again, in no order), but cockapoos and canopies would definitely be on my consideration list.
“There’s so much doodle hate online, with people saying things like ‘you can’t breed these dogs responsibly and they’re all in bad shape.’
“But most of the time this is simply based on misconceptions. There is nothing inherently wrong with crossing two dog breeds.
“In reality, many pedigree dog breeds are dangerously inbred, so this (mixing two breeds) is potentially a positive thing for their health.”
What can go wrong, Ben explained, is when “these breeds are targeted by people who are after money, selling designer dogs at high prices, breeding them in poor conditions, with no regard for the temperament or health of the parents, but “They can be raised responsibly.”
He continued: ‘Please note that although some of these crosses may be small, they are not lap dogs. Think about the original breeds: a cocker spaniel and a poodle. They are intelligent, active breeds and need a lot of stimulation.
“When this doesn’t happen, they may have a tendency to develop behavioral problems and become anxious, but they can be brilliant family dogs, quite contrary to what many people say.”
