I’m a vet and would never get a ‘frying pan’ dog – I wish others wouldn’t either, they have horrendous health problems
A VET has revealed a dog breed they had a bone to pick with.
Although the dogs were typically popular, they explained that they tended to have huge health problems.
Redditor VetWhoStoleYourBalls explained why they would never adopt a Frenchie or a pug.
They warned potential pet owners to stay away from “any ‘brachycephalic’ breeds, which are basically just those that look like they’ve been hit in the face with a frying pan.”
“They have horrendous health problems, including breathing problems, digestive issues, eye diseases, difficulty giving birth, spinal malformations, exercise and heat intolerance, sleeping difficulties, skin and ear diseases, as well as dental disease.”
Despite brachycephalic breeds’ long list of health problems, they were pained to see people pick the breed as their furry companion.
“Unfortunately, they are usually very sweet dogs, so very popular, but it is the opinion of most of the profession that their breeding is downright cruel and some countries have actually banned their breeding in recent years,” they said.
From an ethical standpoint, they explained that they couldn’t justify breeding dogs like pugs or Frenchies.
“Please, please, from a tired and sad vet, stop buying and breeding these dogs,” they pleaded.
The vet recommended other breeds that they would pick instead.
“On the flip side of this, dogs I would have… terriers,” they said.
“Some terrier breeds have specific health issues but I find the majority are robust little things and real characters.”
Other breeds they approve of are labradors and mutts.
“Labradors BUT only if the parents have been hip and elbow scored and their results fall below the breed average,” they said.
“Mutts! Get yourself a good ol’ mongrel, even if you want to call it a ‘cavapoochonador’ or some equally ridiculous name, I don’t care!
“They’ll be hardy and likely healthier than any pedigree.”
The opinion of most of the profession that their breeding is downright cruel and some countries have actually banned their breeding in recent years.
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Dog owners shared their experiences with the breeds the vet green-lighted.
“Agree! I’m 56 years old and have had only mutts in my lifetime. Just couldn’t see buying a pure-bred dog when so many others needed homes,” said one commenter.
“One was, I think, a German Shepherd/Husky/whatever mix – the other was, I think, a Black Lab/Dalmatian/whatever mix.
“Can’t say for sure…because they were mutts, of course.
“Good Boy #1 was the smartest and most protective boy I knew. Anybody knocking on my door knew he was not to be messed with.
“Good Boy #2 was the most loving and calm boy I knew. His fat butt would climb on my lap while I was in my recliner and fall asleep like he thought he was a cat.
“Both were good boys for different reasons and both lived long and healthy lives. I miss them both SO much!”