I’m a groomer and would never own a certain dog breed – they need way too much maintenance & tend to stink
A DOG groomer has shared the breed they would personally never own.
They explained that they couldn’t understand why certain dog breeds are so popular.
A member of a pet groomer forum, PawfessionalTouch, shared their dog take in a post.
The professional revealed that they had a bone to pick with American cocker spaniels.
“As they are today, at least the ones I’ve been introduced to, I could not fathom why or how they came to be because I can not see any attractive attributes that would make them as popular as they are,” they wrote.
From first-hand experience, the dog groomer explained that the breed is too high-maintenance and expensive for most dog owners.
“I see them on TV at the shows and such, and you have these beautiful fluffy dogs that prance like royal blood,” they said.
“Afghans are beautiful too, but I’ve only met ONE in person, so they aren’t that common.
“Both dogs require insane grooming that your average pet owner is either not capable or willing to provide, so why SO MANY cockers?” they asked.
“Why would someone FAMILIAR with the requirements and costs of veterinary care be willing and HAPPY to acquire another, just to go through the same routine if they couldn’t care for the first, second, or even third?”
Another dog breed that grinds their gears is the Shih Tzu.
“My clientele base has an ASTOUNDING number of shihtzus, and I would never own one myself,” they said.
“They require way too much maintenance for my taste, they have a tendency to stink, and have health problems, yada yada.
“The only thing that sets them apart is that MOST (most.. certainly not all) have great personalities, and I see how many people find them to be cute (I think many are just adorable, even though I’m not their biggest fan).
The groomer added that while they’re sure there are exceptions to their distaste for the two breeds, they’ve yet to be proven wrong, especially about cocker spaniels.
“Even though I have never met a perfect cocker, I know there are SOME out there, and [I’m] just wondering where,” they said.
Signs your dog could turn dangerous
Expert advice from Dr. Sara Ochoa, who has been practicing veterinary medicine for over five years.
Ochoa told The U.S. Sun observing a dog’s behavior can provide clues that they might act out.
“A dog that looks tense all over with its fur sticking up or teeth showing is more likely to snap,” she said.
“Staring real hard without blinking could mean trouble too.
“Growling is also a warning the dog is getting mad.”
She said dogs may tuck their tail between their legs when they feel scared or threatened.
“Staying calm and keeping space may help things not to escalate if a dog seems on edge,” she said.
“I have two coming in tomorrow that are ancient, but they are ‘good,’ meaning they don’t freak out on me for everything.
“They are nasty nasty and come every four weeks for a #10 strip (owner request due to oozing sores all over), but neither poop or pee on me.
“They just stink and have crust all over. They are ‘good’ but very difficult because neither can stand, but I understand this and accommodate them.
“Then I have a two-year-old that comes in, and she’s so sweet and happy with decent skin, but the instant I turn on the clippers, she starts with the projectile liquid poop.
“I literally move all of my equipment and do her behind first, and then have my bather stand there with a towel to clean the poop as we go.
“I also have one really good boy. He’s 10 with great skin and ears, good for haircuts and baths… but he leaks the whole time, so I have to keep a towel under to catch the pee.”