After analysing behaviour, temperament and health issues of common breeds, a vet has determined her top five most and least and most favoured dog breeds. BE ON IT with the latest news and lifestyle videos: www.news.com.au
True. My Pry-mix loved nothing more than watching. She'd calmly lie down, but make no mistake, she was watching. She would learn anything/anyone that was acceptable and alert me to any anomalies. They are barkers, they are shedders, and they are stubborn (independent). Mine just died in April at the age of 14.
I’m a vet who’s been in practice for 34 years and I agree 100% with your “would not own” list. My “would own” is quite different except for the Mutt. Mutts are the best!
I think that people have to investigate the mix of their mutts whenever possible. A mixed breed will have features of each of the parents (as well as a few of their own unique characteristics)
What would be your five best breeds? Or even top 3? I had Shih-Tzu for 15 years and he was great, health wise, until his last year. Looking for a new pup, but was wanting a non-shedding, small, healthy breed that doesn’t mind being a couch potato. The search has been difficult for such a breed though 🫤
@@Debbie338 Nope, just prefer a smaller dog. My requirements are being a smaller dog, non-shedding, non hyperactive (ie. Wanting a relaxed dog) while being considered a healthy breed. I heard Bichon Frise could be ideal?
I’m so glad we are seeing more videos like this. Too many people just don’t have any idea what kind of a commitment it takes to care for ANY dog or animal. Thanks for bringing more awareness on this subject!
I have had 6 basset hounds. Right now I have 2 10 week old basset puppies. They are the sweetest dogs and are impossible to anger. These 2 tiny girls I have right now are already 100% house broken. I love basset hounds.
We adopted a German Shedder last October from the local humane society. He was so grateful to become a member of the family and he is incessantly loyal and watchful. Best investment was to hire a trainer and he responded to the training immediately. The trainer taught us how to communicate with him and he is so smart and eager to serve. He's a bit intense, but is an ultimately faithful companion for the teenage boy. I'm really happy that "Chewie" caught my eye and decided to adopt us. 6 months later taking in a foster boxer/pit mix was a perfect addition for the need for more intense exercise has been a lot of fun and now I'm a foster failure to "Vader"
My GSD is the best dog, when she was younger her bark alone would fend off would be intruders. However, she never ever tried to bite her vet or anyone who came to visit the house. She was more aloof to strangers than she was aggressive. I say “was” because she is now 14 and simply spends most her days sleeping… she is old and now we owe it back to her to take tender loving care of her in her final years. Best dog ever.
I have had Bassets for over 30 years and blessed the world with over 100 puppies. My bassets Joseph and Mary are on top of me now. Thank you for your time.
The only one I disagree with is the German Shepherd. I have grown up with them I have spent the past 22 years of my life rescuing them. She is right about training. I've never seen an aggression problem from improper training. What you normally get is 100 pounds that won't listen to you and we'll do whatever it wants. I have two sons in both of them are great handlers of German shepherds. When they were young we had four family German shepherds and sometimes three or four Foster German shepherds. Not one time did I ever worry that they would hurt my children. My wife about the same way. Each one of them when it was time to go to bed would have one or two of the family shepherds in their bedroom. The ones that did not sleep in the kids bedroom slept in my wife and I bedroom. There's a reason why there's so many different breeds. Not one fits everybody and there's a good chance that if you are particular you should be able to find the best dog suit your needs. Also German shepherds are silly. Once they get started playing I don't want to stop. They remind me of children. Like I said I know there are some bad ones out there. In most cases it's the owner who made them that way. So if you really want one find yourself one set already trained or find yourself a good trainer. I don't need to put down PetSmart or Petco there training is nowhere near what it was 20 years ago.
I've run into a few maniac GSDs, but also many more that are well behaved. If you just want them to not be reactive / biting / fearful of dogs kids whatever, they're very easy to train if you know what you're doing at a very minimal level. They're very, very bright - only the Poodles and Border Collies rank as easier to train.
Properly trained and given sufficient daily exercise the GSD and Belgian Malinois are by far the best dogs imo. They're loyal, totally devoted, highly intelligent and will defend you and your family without any hesitation. They're great dogs for active people and properly cared for have a potential lifespan up to 16 years old. They do require an experienced and responsible owner to ensure they are trained properly.
The primary issue is many that own them don't properly understand the time commitment and intentionality required to care for them well. I think they're beautiful dogs, and I've loved everyone I've met, but I understand I wouldn't be a good owner for one.
GSDs are easy to train. You have to put in the time, They want to please and they want to learn. I had one so well trained she responded to verbal commands, hand signals, and even tone of voice.
I have my first 5 month GSD right now. This thing is incredible. Its got to be the greatest dog I've ever owned. It's intelligence is fantastic to watch in real time.
Seems pretty authentic and honest, but unfortunately like all of us, very opinionated. Only two types of dogs for me, Doberman Pinschers and German Shepherds. Obviously bias also because that is all I have ever bought, owned and rescued. God Bless all Dog Owners.
Right there with you. If you're the right type of owner, they're a gift. More like a roommate in a fur suit. Lots of training. One of mine loved Hendrix.
Everyone has their own opinion. I’ve had several different breeds in my life, my favourite is the GSD, smart, loyal, easy to train. But they need to run, a walk is not going to cut it. I currently have a golden retriever who is smart, happy, friendly but very very hairy. I also had a golden doodle who was loving, smart, easy to train and loyal but very expensive to get trimmed every 6 weeks.
I have a Australian labradoodle (poodle, retriever and spaniel), she is the sweetest girl ever and one of the things I choose her for was the no hair all over the house, also, many people this days have allergies. by watching hrs and hrs of videos on RU-vid, I have learn this years to groom her, now I have 4 clients , ir is not difficult at all ❤️
My friend had a hairless crested dog and the veterinarian wanted her to put it down because something was causing the puppy to act older than he was. Come to find out, the baby just needed dental work. They completely dismissed the importance of her connection to her companion, and to this day, we still reflect on how the vets almost killed her dog; in his prime.
@@8675-__ The Chinese Crested, in particular, is known for having dental issues (it's connected to the hairless gene). They really should have known to check for that first, just because of the breed.
I am a beagle fan. They have such lovely personalities, but they can be stubborn to train. They require very little grooming, and are snuggle monsters. And NOTHING in this world is cuter than watching a baby beagle learn to howl for the first time. Ah! cuteness overload!
My chihuahua Sarge was literally the best dog in the world, and I'm not just saying that. Anyone who has met him said he was awsome! He was down for anything. He went kayaking with us, rode the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. Even went to the top of Mt Washington! We miss him!
It depends with mutts. Some breeds really don't combine well. I used to have a Chow mix that was wonderful, though. All the reserve, protectiveness, and loyalty of a Chow, but much less brachy. I have Shelties now. Really sweet, intelligent dogs, but they're not for everybody (I don't think any breed is.) They're extremely barky and they're always underfoot, plus there's all the shedding and brushing. I'm OK with these things but a lot of people wouldn't be. Short version: everybody needs to research and find a good match.
Number three was golden retriever. I've got a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I've known golden retrievers but prefer small dogs, so I would say, if you want all the kindness and gentleness and general good nature of a golden but in a small package, get a cav.
Huh all the German Shepherds I've ever known have been amazing. My current on rols over to be pet at the vet, let's them do anything to him, and they say he's their fav dog as he kisses them and cuddles them while they look at him. He also is known as the best behaved dog in the neighborhood and ppl stop theirs cars to say hi to him while ignoring me...😂 . He let's strange toy Yorkies climb on his face and he helped one lady I know get over her fear of big dogs. And when a 3 legged smaller dog jumped him from behind at 20 feet away out if no place and puncitured his neck twice, requiring antibiotics and a vet visit, he literally did no harm to that 3 legged smaller dog in return and he sure could have. I got him at the pound 7 years ago and he was the only dog there that licked me all over and never ever barked. Ignorance and spreading an anti breed stigma even comes in the form of veterinarians. That is too bad.
Great video and beautiful vetrinarian. : - ) Great advice that could prevent endless heartbreak later on for many people, and some poor dog being moved around from pillar to post until it developes a psychosis, making it unadoptable, so it has to be euthenised. I wish you rainbows, kind lady.
You didn't mention the pitubll as the worst dog to breed with their aggressiveness and I don't agree with the GSD point of view that are mostly fine to own
Me and my family also had a GSD, I was so young when we got him, so he basically grew up with me and he was never aggressive with anyone. He was a really nice dog and lived for 14 years!
4:35 This vet chose a clearly overbred dog breed as her first choice. Look at it. This breed is second worst to the Bulldog. It least the Basset Hound doesn't have a pushed-in nose, but it's probably tied for mobility issues. Both can be pictured being pulled around in a wagon because they're too lazy/deformed/sick to pick themselves up. Look at those eyes! My grandpa had eyes like that years before he died. Thankfully, his cheeks didn't sink this low.
I adopted a Boxador from our local shelter about three weeks ago and have been in tears for two days. She has her loving, thankful to have a safe home moments but then has what I am assuming are fearful moments and has bitten me and my daughter several times. I love her to pieces but I fear I can not give her the time needed for training and exercise. Please do your research before adopting and know what you can and can’t do physically and emotionally. ❤
@@shaunmcisaac782, she is roughly 5 months old and is definitely still teething but her bites aren’t just nibbles, they are charge you, take a flying leap, and leave a full bite on your arms kind of bite that bruises and draws blood. We’ve already had to treat one bite for infection. Would this still pertain and do you have any suggestions? I don’t want to give up on her!
Thanks for your honesty! Of course we have a Beagle (mostly) + Aussie Cattle dog, named Sammy who we think is the best. He even herds my husband to dinner. He has the beagle sweetness mixed with the Aussie alertness. A true mama's boy. We live in NYC, but he was from Alabama. Sammy from Alabamy!
I've grown up with GSD, I'm currently on my 9th and i agree that you do need to give them a lot of time and training, but when you do they are by far the best breed of dog you could ever have. In my opinion of course and when they are with the right owner.
I have at this moment my fourth’ GSP and I absolutely love him. It is my first male and i have to say it was the first year a lot of work to discipline him; so much energy! He is now 2 1/5 years old and he is becoming already a wise dog and it is easy to make real contact with him!
I saw a similar video - Huskys are a breed that people should research before getting. They're meant for cold climates - if you live in Texas, it's unfair to keep them outdoors. And they shed! Whoa boy do they shed. They're so sweet, vocal, personable. I guess if you don't mind the shedding and live in Alaska, go for it. ;-)
That's not exactly true. The double coat is insulated and works both ways. Short of dogs specifically bred for hot areas like cattle dogs as an example, every dog will need the same treatment in Texas heat. A husky born and raised in a hot environment will be more tolerant to it, that a cattle dog born in a cold environment. Just like humans they are highly adaptable species, and even humans generally can't tolerate the 110 degree weather without water and shade.
We had an Irish Setter "red" when we were kids....awesome dogs. We also had a Spitz that was very playful but high high energy and an escape artist lol...I have a mixed basset right now...he has been a great dog.
Just lost our 17yo lab/collie last week, the sweetest dog, on mountain hikes she would wonder up and down the trail making sure everyone in our party was together, she loved introducing herself everyone we would pass💔
There are breeds that I would never buy, but I'll admit that I don't like them either visually or in character, and I'm not going to invent how bad and sick they are. As a private person, you have the right to think what you want, but as a veterinarian, you should not present this at all. I have ten Chinese crested dogs, I know more than 100 of them personally, and I know of hundreds more. If there are "diseases" in breeding, then in smaller quantities than in humans, and breeders try to prevent diseases from spreading further, they do genetic tests and examinations.
Not every breed is for everyone and individual differences within a breed can outweigh the differences between breeds, but this is overall good advice on what to look out for and to be aware of when choosing a dog.
I am flabbergasted that a vet would go online and put dogs down. You forget that these are your clients. I have a german shepherd, she is my baby. I would never bring her to a biased vet like you. I had a chihuahua as well. No matter the dogs personality, they are angels, that assist in making our lives bearable in hard times. It is not appreciated that you insult the angels. They put food on your table. No ethics. If that is the way you feel, why did you become a vet?
Her downvotes boil down to one of two things: 1) the breed is absolutely unsuited for many situations/environments/lifestyles 2) the breed has been bred for actual impairments, like very short legs or extremely short snouts which make breathing difficult (Bullies have to deliver puppies by Caesarian section EVERY TIME) Imagine a Husky living in the sweltering South, chained to a doghouse because the owners don’t have time for him and don’t want him to occupy himself with destroying their furniture. Or a GSD living(?) in a high-rise apartment building in NYC. No life I’D wish on an animal.
My favorite dogs from personal experience have been rottweilers and mutts. Least favorite English bulldog and beagle. Although a friend had a male rottweiler that got aggressive later in life. We had a sweet girl.
Yes! I love the Bassett hound shoutout! I had one in high school and he was the most stubborn, lazy, misbehaving dog. But he was so sweet, empathetic and loving. I’m obsessed with them! Can’t wait to have another one!
Had a supposedly 7/8 bloodhound 1/8 black & tan hound (but I think he was the reverse). Super athletic, super loving dog. He was big. Sometimes he'd put a paw on either shoulder and look me in the face. He loved horses, and would run near me when I went riding after school. One day a colt I was working started to buck. He loved the colt, but he loved me more, and he tried to attack the colt as I was trying to calm the colt down. Not helpful, but his heart was in the right place. Trouble was, once he was outside the yard, he would not come when called, unless he felt like it. I'd chase him for a mile or two, and finally get within a dozen feet of him when he'd lift his leg and water a bush, and then scoot off just as I was about to grab him. When I was a young adult I wanted a dog that would mind me. I got a half Australian Shepard, quarter black mouth cur quarter Catahoula leopard dog pup. He was never as affectionate as Brown, but he was eager to please and smart as a whip. I couldn't take Brown anywhere because he would run off, but this dog would go with me everywhere. He'd wait for hours in the back of my pickup. He always came when called. So I understand her love of hounds, but I'll never own another.
We have a highly trained GSD that was meant for my special needs daughter. He's incredibly smart and has never been anything but good at the vet. But he's purebred and has had nothing but allergies and ear infections, skin infections. We've spent so much $$$ on him to try and give him relief and nothing had actually worked for him but just mask the problem. My husband is where he's over spending so much $$ :( We've gone to the dog allergies specialist and its just more $$ to make him seem worse. I've been told the purebreds have more problems then not
Yay!! Mutts for the win - I have 3. Two were accidental, "ok, you can live with me" and one was saved off death row and he knows it. Loving sweet pets: beagle something, corgi mix and lab heinz 57 boy. That makes a total of 12 mutts over my life.
We have two male GSD's, one is 9 the other is 8. They're protective, but not aggressive. Never came close to biting anyone. We also have a male Chocolate Lab. He's the one that gets a muzzle put on at the vets....those mean GSD's! 🐕🦺
I have a treeing walker hound, a black and tan coonhound and a redbone coonhound/boxer mix. all from shelters, all wonderful dogs. I have had another walker and a beagle before these and I am 100% a hound person. there are other great breeds, but if you find what works for you, your lifestyle and your expectations, it will be a much better life for both you and your dog(s)
My Chihuahua is not how she described them at all. She is not just a one person dog and doesn’t go around biting and barking at everyone. She is so loyal and sweet!
I will say these comments are not professional at all. I have four female, German shepherds, and this veterinarian has no clue about German shepherds, border collie’s in German shepherds are the smartest breeds, and if this veterinarian badmouth German Shepherd‘s and she is the problem bad veterinarians always blame the pets. They never blame themselves. Pets can’t speak, German shepherds are absolutely brilliant. They are known in the United States and all over the world to work with police stations and to work with military throughout the world. There’s a reason for that she really needs to read and research I never seen such a judge mental veterinarian in my life. In my opinion she’s a nightmare.
I agree...those "doodle dogs" are overrated and just the "in dog" at the moment. Sad these owners pay thousands of dollars in some case when they are in fact a mutt with many health issues due to the cross breeding with pure breed dogs.
We are a 99% match. Some people get a certain breed of dog because they look fun and beautiful as a puppy or dog they saw in a movie or on tv. When the novelty wears off, the dog ends up being confined and not trained or exercised. Ideally people should be required to attend dog behaviour classes and be certified as competent to own and care for a dog before allowed to own one.
I think that being a veterinarian that you would list the dog breeds to not consider because of health issues instead of saying that they are smelly, ankle biters, not trained. Very unprofessional on your part. If I had one of those breeds you would lose my business.
I had to take over care of my parents' dog, she's an older shih tzu, other than her size, she's the opposite of what I would have chosen, but I love her too much! If you take in a relative's senior fur baby, you do need to adjust to them, not vice-versa. I'd rather hike in the "wild" parks on the edge of town, but my little lady just wants to stroll every manicured park and newly finished smooth sidewalk lol...
I had a shih tzu and German Shepherd at once. Shih tzu I have multiple scars from her biting. My German Shepherd was the sweetest gentlest giant. Lost her to cancer. I miss her so😢
This list is so right on. My grandmother had a German Shepherd and that has been the only one that has not been aggressive to people or other animals that I’ve seen. What a shame because they are such beautiful dogs and so smart. Definitely over breed And seriously lazy owners he don’t wanna make the commitment It takes regarding exercise, and training.
I think people gets it messed up, with getting a dog they want versus a dog that fits their lifestyle. If you have an active lifestyle get an active dog. When people tries to change their lifestyle for a dog is when there tends to be behavioral issues.
You're a hoot lol. I've had shepherds and a malinoise. Very smart and loyal but you are right. They need to be trained, room to run, and personal time. I had one that was an Akita/Malinoise mix. Wouldn't have taken a million dollars for her but she was definitely a one permanent family dog so you definitely need to be there the long haul.
Don't get a mixed breed because "you don't know what you're getting"?? Have you noticed the prevalence of genetic problems in purebred dogs, physical and especially mental? I've had lots of both, give me a pound puppy any time. Adopt a pug or other malformed purebred and get back to me on that.
I've had 3 Bassett 's and loved them to bits! Yes they steal food ( cheese) but that look.. only all 3 of them had heart problems and they die too young. Still miss them. My other love is Scottish sheep dogs, wonderfully intelligent dogs. Good with children, very playfull and they love training.
I’m so glad you said the mutt at #2! Ours is a Chuchuhaha, Miniature Pincer, Yorker Mix and she is just the very best dog! I also love the Samayoed, my fried had one when I was a teenager. He was gorgeous! He definitely did not lie the hot west, and used to hide downstairs on the coool family room floor. He was such a sweet, lovable dog. So so floooofy!
My daughter has had 3 golden retrievers - lovely family dogs. We had a chocolate lab - wonderful dog and for me to say that, it's something. I'm a cat person.
Thank you SO much for your shout out to mutts! I agree with everything you said! Plus there is such a wide variety of types, personalities, etc and most of them are UNIQUE! Thank you!!!
I've had German Shorthaired Pointers my whole life, and they are the best dogs. Great family companions, good with other species, the most loving goofballs. But they are not so different to the GSD or BM in their training requirements, and their exercise needs exceed the GSD more than twice over. GSPs are bred to run 100km a day, everyday, so if you are not an active person, with plenty of time and space for these dogs, then they might not be the best fit.
I have one temperamental cat right now. When my last child, age 19, goes off on his own and I’m all alone, I’m getting a Golden Retriever. I love them. All that I’ve ever been around were just the sweetest dogs. Temperamental kitty will have to get used to having a big furry brother or sister.
What you informed us about dachshunds is true but owning one has made a lifetime of fun and love from my wiener dog. They are the most loving and loyal dogs, you just have to control their weight against possible back problems.
I have a mix breed. Black lab/Australian Shepard mix with a little boxer. Friendlist and smartest dog he could ever be. Easily adapts to any environment. But has the most sensitive gut and has alot of allergies (like on the level of human seasonal allergies).
Grew up with two Bassetts. Loved them...adorable, fun, great comedy value....BUT...never again. They do what they want to do, regardless of what you want them to do.
"95%" of GSD wanting to bite the vet seems... exaggerated. I could see it with Mals because a lot of people who get Mals aren't really prepared for them. But in years working as a trainer and groomer I have only run into a couple of aggressive GSD. Maybe it's different at the vets, more stressful, but I have brushed/bathed and trimmed the nails of many random GSD and they have never tried to bite me. I'm not trying to argue or anything, but I love shepherds so I felt the need to defend them, I guess. Bassett Hounds are indeed amazing, I agree with that!
@@parkerbrown-nesbit1747 agreed but in this instance I meant "the person" = vet personnel. My post wasn't very clear. My GSD is gentle, loving, protects small animals, kind to strangers and children, the whole Lassie thing. It stands to reason that if he's not conditioned to assolciate a medical office that injects needles with a happy experience, he's going to be anxious and reactive. Also, some vet techs take their prejudice into the exam room.
@@Kinypshunmy first dog was a GSD puppy (she was 6 months old, I was 1 1/2). Mum said that she often found us nose to nose,staring into each other's eyes. I don't remember her, but from what I've been told, she was a sweetheart. I'd own another one in a heartbeat.
Our mutt has hound in her and she is the best, sweetest dog ever. Great attitude, has a little bit of the howl in her bark but not as intense as a pure bread hound.
i was raised with GSD and never had any issues with them. i will take GSD, Pittie, Rottie and Dobie any day. they are loving dogs when they are treated right, big babies!
Absolutely agree 100% on the #1 choice of Hounds. I've adopted many beagles, a beagle/basset mix, a plotthound, and an English coonhound. Hounds are the best.
Maybe, but the poor creatures are hideously deformed and born with a huge predisposition to suffer - and not just with breathing problems, the list of problems their deformity causes is long. Shame on you for perpetuating this horrible, cruelly deformed breed. It's time the breeding of all such animals was banned for what it is - cruelty.
The Chinese Crested does actually have a coated variety, it's the Powderpuff. Although it's technically not a coat because it is hair, not fur. It also has the "hairy hairless". If you bathe them enough, they won't be greasy. The flat faced dog's should never be made to wear a collar. It makes it more difficult for them to breathe. Ik because my Great Aunt (rip) had them all her life. She never once had a collar for any of them. .... Great Pyr, YES!! My Dad had one, they are the best!!!! Btw think the word you were looking for for them was Livestock Guard Dog. My last dog was a rescue/Mutt, they are the best!!! They are my fav next to the American Pit Bull Terrier ❤️❤️❤️
We had a Great Pyrenees female and that dog drove me nucking futz... All the bad habits that a dog could have she had it. Peed and pooped on my carpet, shed hair everywhere, had a nocturnal nature and would bark all night long. Dug massive holes in my yard. Would run away and not come back to drive my neighbors crazy... Tore the veneer off of my front door... NEVER AGAIN...!!!
If you have a breed of dog that she put on her "wouldn't own" list, that's the most awesome representation of said breed, that's really good for you, but a high percentage of pet owners aren't responsible (training, breeding, grooming etc), which leads to their dogs giving their breeds a bad rap. I see so many defensive comments, but if your dog is an angel, they don't need defending.
We rescued a "Chug", a Chihuahua/Pug mix....both on her "don't" list, but this is THE BEST dog I've ever had and I've had a lot of dogs, he's healthy, super smart, super sweet, he breathes fine, he's very soft, loves everyone, loves cats even, we ADORE him. If I could only have Chugs forever I'd be happy!
My boy dog is mixed breed and came from the dog shelter. He had Hip surgery and is neuter. You say that they're the sweetest dog. yes! they are the best sweetest. dog loves everyone but the only problem is barking a lot. especially to other dogs. notice that not people now of days. the only reason why is other dogs is barking or the cause of the other all dogs bark. that you know. he needs to talk. so other dog talk too. Haha!
