I’m a vet nurse and here’s four breeds I’d never recommend for first time owners – they’re stubborn and super snappy
I’m a vet nurse and here’s four breeds I’d never recommend for first time owners – they’re stubborn and super snappy
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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.
![[Vet nurse discussing dog breeds not recommended for first-time owners.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/b9229a12-79d8-43fe-bcd9-bba87327905c.jpg?strip=all&w=576)
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.
![[Vet nurse lists four dog breeds not recommended for first-time owners: Belgian Malinois, Shiba Inu, Chow Chow, and Cocker Spaniel.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fc0cfd4f-1b38-4a78-b5a6-9b8e9f5ac5c7.jpg?strip=all&w=576)
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.”.
![[Fluffy red Chow Chow dog walking on grass.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fluffy-red-chinese-chow-chow-967066211.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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.”.
![[Happy Cocker Spaniel sitting in the grass.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/beautiful-red-colored-dog-cocker-967066166.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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.”.
![[Belgian Malinois sitting in grass, looking at camera.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sits-sideways-grass-park-looks-967066256.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
