A dog expert has opened up about the breeds he’d never own – and it’s triggered a heated debate online.
Garret Wing, founder of American Standard Dog Training, boasts over two decades of experience in this field, having taught dogs from all corners of the globe. His impressive resume includes training police pups, bomb sniffer dogs, and even dealing with severe attack incidents.
Yet, there are three breeds that even this seasoned professional would avoid – though, his reasoning may just shock you. Posting to YouTube, he said: “Top three dog breeds I would never personally own as a professional dog trainer.
“Starting with number one, the Central Asian Shepherd – also known as the Alabai. The males can get over 170lb+ and they’re great livestock guardians. Problem is, I don’t have any livestock. Now, if you have livestock at home, then you might get this dog to help protect the flock.”
The second breed he identified was the Bloodhound, with males growing up to be 110lbs. However, it isn’t their size that puts Garrett off – but rather their oily skin.
He explained: “That oily skin makes them stink like no other dog – I don’t care how many baths you give them, they just have a smell about them that’s hard to get rid of.
“And number three, the Chihuahua. If I needed a 3lb demon from the underworld that served no other purpose than to sit on my lap and bite anything that comes within 3ft range of me, then I’d get a Chihuahua. But it’ll be a hard pass for me on that one.”
Unsurprisingly, Garret’s views sparked a flurry of comments online, with many viewers chiming in to defend Chihuahuas. One person wrote: “My Chihuahua, Sparky, was the most sweet tempered, laid back, silly boy. Everybody loved him!” Another added: “Had a Chihuahua for 14 years. Best little demon you could imagine LOL.”
Others, however, were quick to agree with Garret’s thoughts, with one user writing: “Most accurate Chihuahua description.”
The trainer’s thoughts come just months after Downing Street banned XL Bullies, amid a nightmarish 21% spike in dog attacks. Freedom of Information requests showed that England and Wales police recorded 30,539 offences of a dog injuring a person or guide dog in 2023. That was up from 25,291 in 2022.
In the midst of this, Jeanette Muldoon, a dog behaviourist at the UK’s Family Dog Club, told The Mirror that it’s important to own a dog that suits your lifestyle and personality type. A dog with unmet needs is more likely to lash out.
She said: “Some of the cutest puppies – huskies for example – are often adverse to lots of cuddles, which can be hard for some people as they can look cuddly in some people’s eyes…
“For some dogs, living in a built up area could be stressful for them, herding breeds for example are the managers of the dog world, and struggle if they’re only given road walks. They may find the fast traffic difficult to cope with.
“[It’s important to] do your research into the breed, breed specific Facebook groups give an indication if the issues other people have.”
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