Vet lists dog breeds in danger of being banned

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A British vet has gone viral after sharing his thoughts on which five dog breeds he would personally consider having as a pet. In the video, posted on TikTok, he went into detail about why the different types of pet he had selected as a result of their amenable qualities.

The video creator, known as Ben the Vet, explained the bad sides to different breeds, in a video that has notched up 42,000 views.

In at number five for the vet is a greyhound, which he said: “They may not look very cuddly but they are really gentle and their are so many of them needing homes after their racing careers end.”

Ben added that greyhounds do suffer from “very bad teeth”, so he advises owners put in extra effort when they’re young to get their teeth brushed.

He continued: “They will happily plod along on a walk but they would like the opportunity to sprint around so make sure you give them that opportunity.”

Border terriers rank at number four for Ben. He said of the type of dog: “For me, if I was to get a small dog, they would be my top choice.

“In my experience, they are quite affectionate little dogs, and compared to other terriers maybe they form slightly strong attachments with people.”

Border terriers are also “quite robust health wise”, he said, but are prone to luxating patellas – or out of place knee joints.

At number three on Ben’s list is the Hungarian wire-haired vizsla, which he rates because they have a “really lovely temperament”, he said.

The vet explained: “This is a little bit of a niche choice because there are not many of them around but the ones I met have a lovely temperament.

“Again moderate and unexaggerated in their appearance but they can be prone to some joint issues such as hip dysplasia.”

Hip dysplasia is when the ball socket of a hip joint does not form properly, which can lead to further joint issues down the line.

He added: “They do need lots and lots of exercise and stimulation so I would only get one if I had the time to take them out for two long walks a day.”

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Labradors come runners-up for Ben, who he says are also “loyal”, but also quite “funny” as companions.

He said of labs: “They are moderate in their appearance, they are not exaggerated in anyway; exaggerated is bad for health so thats good.

“However, I am slightly conflicted about them because they are unfortunately prone to a few different problems.

Ben continued: “One of their biggest issues is joint problems – so I would definitely make sure both parents have been hip and elbow scored.

“They are also very prone to getting fat, so I would be extremely careful to keep them trim.”

The dog breed that takes the top spot for Ben though is the mongrel, which he says is typically less prone to diseases.

He commented: “When I say mongrel, I mean proper liquorish-all-sorts mixed breed, where you can’t tell what they are.”

However, he added: “The downside is the unpredictability in terms of adult size, temperament and activity levels that you get with a pedigree dog.

“But what you do get is diverse genetics which is, by virtue of being less inbred, less prone to diseases that have an inherited component and for me as a vet thats very important.”

Ben warned that he was not endorsing everyone going out to get the five breeds, nor were they necessarily the five healthiest breeds.

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