FIRST-TIME dog owners have been urged to avoid six specific breeds for their own safety.
Dog behaviourist Will Atherton is an expert on our four-legged friends and claims novice owners could be in danger if they choose a ‘confident’ dog as a pet.
Will believes that the breeds’ violence is bred into their DNA and should never be put in the wrong hands.
The XL Bully could soon be on the banned list in the UK, but it’s not the only breed to watch out for.
So what are the worst dog breeds for first time owners?
“Breeds that are going to be terrible for first time owners are going to be ones that have extreme violence in their breed histories,” says Will.
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“Breeds that were bred for fighting, breeds that were bred for hunting, breeds that were bred for genuinely not just scaring off humans, but causing them serious harm.”
Will claims there’s a few characteristics these pups have that are massive red flags for first-timers.
“They’re going to be very confident, they’re going to be very independent and they are going to be prone to violent behaviours,” he says.
“Those are going to be breeds like the American Pitbull Terrier – unfortunately I love the breed, but that is the reality – the Tosa Inu, the Dogo Argentino, the Presa Canario.
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“The livestock guardian breeds like the Caucasian Shepherd, the Turkish Kangal – they all need absolute expert levels of experience, level, handling, skill and assertive, confident leadership to keep them under control and safe canine companions.
“You can very much have a dog like mine but in the hands of a first time owner, she could be an absolute disaster.”
If you’re lacking experience and need a family-friendly pooch to join the ranks, there are plenty of other placid and affectionate breeds to choose from.
Don’t worry – they’re not all handbag dogs, either.
Will recommends the King Charles Spaniel if you’d like a smaller dog or, if you’ve got space for a larger breed, go for the Labradoodle.
There’s a few supersized gentle giants too.
“Look no further than the English Mastiff, the Newfoundland or the St Bernard,” he told fans.
Thousands of dog lovers have viewed Will’s first time owner clip, and they’ve suggested a few more breeds to pop on the black list and keep inexperienced owners safe.
One user replied: “I would also include Chow Chow, Shiba Inu and Shar Pei.”
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A second said: “I definitely feel like Belgian Malinois should be on here.”
And a third commented: “Dobermans can be difficult too.”
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