A VET nurse has revealed the four popular dog breeds she would never recommend for first time owners.
Jade, a Registered Veterinary Nurse from the UK who has three dogs and three tortoises, explained that whilst Cocker Spaniels can be calm, they can also be snappy too.
Not only this, but she also shared why Chow Chows are not suitable for those new to owning pets.
Keen to share her thoughts, Jade took to social media to confess her feelings on four common breeds, leaving many totally stunned.
So if you’re thinking of getting a furry friend and aren’t sure which pooch is right for you, then you’ve come to the right place and will need to take notes.
In a short clip shared online, Jade penned: “Four dog breeds I do not recommend for first time owners, from a Vet Nurse.”
First things first, the animal pro claimed that Cocker Spaniels are not suitable for first time owners, as she said: “My parents have two cockers who are polar opposites! One is calm as a cucumber and the other mad as a box of frogs but both can be a little snappy.”
She also explained why she wouldn’t recommend the Chow Chow breed, as she added: “Chows are fantastic! I own one myself… however I feel they are better suited to experienced owners because of their stubbornness.
“They are a wonderful breed but in the wrong hands often end up in rescues or worse being euthanised.”
As well as this, Jade also shared that the Belgian Malinois and Shiba Inu are not suitable for first time owners.
When it comes to the Shiba Inu breed, she acknowledged: “They are a wonderful breed but similar to Chows, they can be quite stubborn and aloof so I think they are always best pets for experienced dog owners.”
Jade was keen to stress that “with the correct training and environment”, such breeds “can be fantastic dogs”.
And the animal lover was also eager to add that her thoughts are simply her “own opinion” and are “not that of the entire veterinary profession”.
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @jade.the.vet.nurs, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it was shared just one week ago, but has quickly racked up a jaw-dropping 584,600 views.
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But social media users were left totally divided by Jade’s claims, and many eagerly flocked to the comments to share their thoughts.
One person said: “Finally someone NOT recommending spaniels for first time dog owners. I don’t know why they are so marketed as a family dog, they are hard work and need a lot of time!”
As a first time owner of a Belgian Malinois I 100% agree. Listen to the warnings
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Another added: “Definitely agree with this list, add Frenchie and husky to it as well.”
A third commented: “As a first time owner of a Belgian Malinois I 100% agree. Listen to the warnings. This dog has aged me and he’s only 10 months.”
However, at the same time, many disagreed, as one pet owner wrote:
“I got a cocker as a first time owner, I now have three cockers. Definitely a great breed to have as a first time owner.”
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A second chimed in: “My first dog is a Shiba Inu called Romi. She has been the best dog ever.”
Whilst someone else penned: “Chow Chow if anything are the best dogs for first time owners! Love to know why you think this.”
Not only this, but one user asked Jade: “Would you recommend a Husky?”
To which she responded: “I wouldn’t recommend a Husky for a first time dog owner unless you do thorough research and believe you can offer everything a husky requires.”
And when it comes to Beagles, Jade also wrote in the comments: “Haha Beagles love to eat EVERYTHING!”
A RARELY-SEEN Nineties heartthrob left pop fans doing a double take after he was spotted shopping in London wrapped up in chunky winter knits.
The boyband icon, who has quit fame for a quiet life, looked determined to stay snug as he picked up groceries at Planet Organic in Hampstead.
Take That singer Jason Orange, 54, was almost unrecognisable in an oversized brown cardigan worn with a grey hoodie underneath.
He pulled on a pair of black joggers and chunky brown boots for the outing, accessorising with sunglasses and cream mittens.
The Back For Good hitmaker appeared adamant to go incognito, looking straight ahead as he entered the store and hopping into his Mercedes once he rounded off his shop.
Jason rose to fame alongside his bandmates Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Robbie Williams and Howard Donald when Take That stormed the charts in the 90s.
Robbie left the group in 1995, and the band split the following year in 1996.
However, they then reformed as a four piece in 2005, with Jason firmly part of the fixture.
However, he opted to quit the band and shun fame entirely in the hopes of a quieter life in 2014.
At the time of his departure, Jason said: “I want to start by saying how proud I am of what we have achieved together over the years.
“I have spent some of the best years of my life with Take That and I’d like to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey, including my band mates, who I feel are like brothers to me.”
Back in 2023, his former bandmate Mark mentioned Jason in an interview with The Times.
He said: “I think Jason felt like he didn’t want to do it any more. But I’m not going to speak for him. He’s still here anyway.
“The other day we were trying to work out who the best joke-teller in the band is and remembered how Jason always laughed before he got to the punchline.”
Robbie reunited with the band for a special lockdown performance back in 2020, however Jason wasn’t part of it.
Speaking about Jason in an interview with Metro, Gary said: “We hear from Jason now and again.
“Then when you reply the email doesn’t work. It’s bigger than we all know. Him cutting himself off from a life he just didn’t want any more.
“If you were 20 you would open the discussion up, but he is a grown man. You have to respect the fact he doesn’t want to do this. It was hard for us to watch him go.”
He added: “He wanted to go off, live his life, and good luck to him if that’s what he wants to do.
“He’s spent a big part of his life being in the band, but he doesn’t want to do it any more, it’s that simple.”
Jason has never spoken on the subject since and the band have made it clear that there is no chance of him returning.
Jason recently looked completely different from his boyband days as he stepped out in the English capital with floppy grey locks and yellow-tinted glasses.
He was also seen sporting a trendy DryRobe coat as he enjoyed a winter walk.
