I’m a vet – 5 breeds first-time owners shouldn’t get, they’re too ‘high maintenance’
WHILE dogs are a man’s best friend, there are certain pups that wannabe owners should be wary of.
One veterinarian shared his thoughts on what breeds might be a little more difficult for first timers to handle.
Amir Anwary (@amirthevet) is a vet who often shares his pet-caretaking advice with his TikTok followers.
In one video, he revealed the “five popular dog breeds first-time owners should NOT get.”
Starting with number five, he said you might want to stay away from Beagles, regardless of how cute they are.
While you may be convinced to buy a Dalmatian after watching them snuggle and play around in the classic One Hundred and One Dalmatians, these aren’t the best option for your first dog.
And as for the top three to avoid if you want an easy transition into your role as a new pet-mom, don’t go for a Belgain Malanois, Border Collie, or Siberian Husky.
In his caption, Amir clarified that these aren’t “bad breeds,” they’re just a lot of work – so you either have to be up for a challenge, or used to having dogs around.
“They can be very high maintenance, very energetic, and require a lot of input.”
In the comments, viewers said based on their own experience with these dogs, Amir was right.
“Whenever someone sees my husky, ‘Oh she’s so good! I want one so bad.’ Ma’am, this was made through blood, sweat, and tears. Please get a golden,” one person wrote.
“As someone with a Dalmatian… agree,” added another.
“As a first-time dog owner who got two Siberian Huskies to start, I completely agree. Had no idea what I was getting into,” a third chimed in.