I’m a vet student and there’s five breeds I’ll never own – a popular pooch will cost you thousands
A VET student has revealed five dogs she would never own, revealing that one pooch that will cost you thousands in vet bills.
Elena Mantis shared her list of undesired dogs via a video posted to her TikTok channel.
She said that her list is based on the medical issues and behavioural problems that these dogs have.
The vet student revealed that the first dog she would never own is a Husky.
Elena explained that Huskies are a “handful” to look after, and require a very special type of owner.
The dogs are known for being very stubborn so can be very hard for inexperienced owners to train.
Next on Elena’s list is the tiny Chihuahua.
The vet student explained that Chihuahuas suffer from a lot of health conditions, which she said are “not life threatening” but can be extremely expensive.
For example the breed is very prone to periodontal disease which can cause bleeding gums and missing teeth.
In order to lower the risk of the dogs contracting this disease, it is advised that they get their teeth cleaned once a year, which can cost £500 each time.
Other common health issues Chihuahua’s are prone to are a collapsed trachea, and valvular disease.
Third on Elena’s list is the French Bulldog, which she explained is because they are prone to many allergies.
Some allergies that the breed commonly suffers form is dust, pollen, mould and indoor plants.
Elena revealed that she would also never own a Cocker Spaniel.
She shared that this is because they are prone to heart issues, which many end up dying from and are also prone to chronic ear issues.
Finally, Elena revealed that she would never own a Bulldog.
Bulldogs are a severely brachycephalic (flat-faced) breed of dog, and this means that they suffer many health issues.
This includes breathing difficulties, skin problems, joint problems and dental issues.
Elena’s video, which was posted under the username @elenamantis, has likely stuck a chord with many people, as it has racked up over 4.6 million views on the video sharing platform.
One person said: “My Bulldog is my bestie”.
Another person said :”Huskies are definitely not for everyone.
“They require a special touch. And a dash of crazy.”
A third person said: “As an English Bulldog owner, I completely understand”.
A fourth added: “My Husky is an angel”.
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