When it comes to having a lovely dog in your home, there is one breed – according to dog trainer Will Atherton – that people simply shouldn’t own.
While there are 223 purebred dog breeds in the UK, Will is against the Caucasian Shepherd being a pet at all.
“The Caucasian Shepherd [is] absolutely beautiful, regal [and] powerful,” Will began. “But [the dog breed] belongs out in the wilderness, protecting flocks from extreme predators, like bears and wolves.”
Will added: “They very rarely make good pets, and that is not the kind of energy that I would bring into my family with young children.”
The Caucasian Shepherd isn’t the only dog breed that Will admitted he wouldn’t personally own. Rather surprisingly, Matt is against having a Cocker Spaniel or Springer Spaniel as a pet.
He explained: “I absolutely love watching them work out in the field when I’m with my Labrador, or out hunting.
“However, bringing that energy into the home is not a good fit for me because I want a dog that can settle down and switch off.”
Pointing towards his Labrador on TikTok, who just happens to be lounging on the sofa, Will implied that it’s unlikely he would see that from a Cocker or Springer Spaniel.
Another dog breed Will wouldn’t own is the Siberian Husky, even though he admitted: “I’ve had one before. Never again.”
The comments section of the social media platform quickly filled up with people disagreeing with what Will said.
One contrarian wrote: “I have had eight Springer Spaniels over the years and just couldn’t disagree more! They are wonderful dogs to work with as well as having a pet. It is all about training and enrichment.”
However, one pet owner confessed: “My Cocker Spaniel is crazy chasing everything when he is outside.” Yet, added: “But, in the house, he is very calm.”
As for the Siberian Husky dog breed, one owner said: “As a first-time dog owner we stepped in deep with two huskies… it’s crazy, don’t do it people.” Another agreed: “Had a husky at one point. It’s a no for me.”
