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A top vet has revealed five dog breeds he would never own after years in the industry.
Dr. Amir Anwaryfrom South Africa, shared that while dogs are among the most popular pets, most owners don’t do enough research into the breeds they choose.
border collie
Dr Anwary said border collies were bred to be working dogs and designed to herd sheep on a farm.
“They need to be physically and mentally stimulated every day and most people who have a border collie don’t really understand this,” he said.
“It’s hard to keep them happy in an urban environment.”
The breed is also prone to hip dysplasia and arthritis, leading to expensive medical bills down the road.
A top vet has revealed five dog breeds he would never own, including border collies and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
“They are probably one of the nicest breeds I’ve ever worked with, but they have a genetic disease that can cause congestive heart failure at a younger age,” the veterinarian said.
“Often dogs are affected as early as seven years old, but this can be delayed until age ten, when most Cavaliers are affected.”
The disease means the dog may die at a younger age or be on heart medication for the rest of its life.
Bulldog or any brachycephalic breed
Dr. Anwary would never own a bulldog due to the breed’s health conditions.
Dr. Anwary would never own a bulldog due to the breed’s numerous health conditions.
“I love brachycephalic breeds, but because of their squished faces, they suffer from a condition called brachycephalic airway syndrome,” she said.
‘Due to the anatomical abnormalities with a flattened face, they find it difficult to breathe, regulate their temperature and exercise.
‘Exercise intolerance leads them to gain weight, which makes it even more difficult to regulate temperature and breathing.
“It’s a very bad, self-perpetuating cycle with these dogs.”
The vet revealed that he would never own a Doberman due to the breed’s predisposition to heart disease.
Gentleman
Dr Anwary revealed he would never own a Doberman due to the breed’s predisposition to heart disease.
“Dobermans are prone to a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy, which is when the heart muscle becomes thinner and the chambers of the heart become larger,” he said.
“The disease makes it difficult for the heart to pump throughout the body.”
It also means that dogs will need regular checkups and may also need lifelong heart treatment.
Great Dane
While Dr. Anwary has had mixed-breed Great Danes before, he pointed out a serious problem with purebred dogs: their life expectancy.
“Purebred Great Danes can only live seven to eight years, which in my opinion is very short,” he said.