Garret Wing of DIYK9, online dog training courses, shared his top three breeds he would never consider owning. « Starting with number one, » Garret began. « The Central Asian Shepherd, also known as Alabay. »
Garret said: « The males can get over 170-plus pounds and they’re great livestock guardians; problem is, I don’t have any livestock. »
The American Kennel Club pointed out that the Alabay breed is « not for first-time dog owners ». In fact, this type of dog has a « natural instinct of territory » and is fearless towards large predators.
Another dog breed Garret is wary of is the Bloodhound, but not for the reason you might be thinking. « The males can get up to 100lbs, » said Garret. « But it’s not the size that concerns me. »
He explained: « I don’t care how many baths you give them, they just have a smell about them that’s hard to get rid of. »
The American Kennel Club added that Bloodhounds are « droolers », so they’re not for people who like a spotless home.
The third dog breed Garret would not own, which may offend some pet owners in the UK, is the Chihuahua.
Garret described a Chihuahua as a « three-pound demon from the underworld » that is notoriously nippy.
He said that if he wanted a Chihuahua that « served no other purpose than to sit on my lap and bite anything that comes within three feet range of me », then he’d consider it.
But, for now, « it’ll be a hard pass on that [dog breed] for me », Garret decided, which may upset some people who have Chihuahuas at home.
As for the American Kennel Club, the organisation did note that the Chihuahua has a « terrier-like demeanor » and can end up ruling the house without adequate training.
Three dogs to avoid, according to the dog trainer
- Alabay
- Bloodhound
- Chihuahua
While Garret doesn’t recommend these dog breeds, there may be plenty of dog owners who will refute what he says.