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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.

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Jade wouldn’t recommend Chow Chows due to their stubbornness[/caption]

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She also claimed that Cocker Spaniels can be snappy[/caption]

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.

Big divide

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.” 

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!”

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Jade wouldn’t recommend the Belgian Malinois to first time owners[/caption]

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Whilst Jade believes Shiba Inus are “stubborn and aloof”[/caption]

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.

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A top Nineties boyband star looked almost unrecognisable as he stepped out in London[/caption]

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They donned an oversized cardigan, hoodie and chunky cream mittens as they picked up items at Planet Organic[/caption]

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Jason Orange, second right, found fame in pop band Take That[/caption]

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.

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The Never Forget hitmaker quit the band in 2014[/caption]

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Jason has never spoken about his band exit[/caption]

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Gary Barlow, centre, has spoken about Jason’s decision[/caption]

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Robbie left the group back in 1995[/caption]

BRITAIN would have first refusal to buy Greenland and potentially scupper Donald Trump’s plot to acquire the nation.

Only a week into his second term, Trump has sent Denmark into “crisis mode” by insisting the US will take Greenland over.

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Donald Trump, pictured in the Oval Office last week, has made his ambitions to take Greenland clear[/caption]

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Trump would have to go through Sir Keir Starmer to buy Greenland[/caption]

The president wants to put the Danish territory under US control – vowing to do so to protect global “national security and freedom”.

But a pact made more than a century ago could be a major roadblock to Trump‘s land grab.

Determined Trump would have to go through the UK first – and get Sir Keir Starmer‘s approval.

Tom Høyem, who was Copenhagen‘s last permanent representative in the Arctic territory, pointed out an agreement signed back in 1917.

The undertaking – rubber-stamped after America first made a tentative attempt to acquire the land – is still valid.

Høyem told The Sunday Times: “If Trump tried to buy Greenland, he would have to ask London first.

“The United Kingdom demanded in 1917 that if Greenland were to be sold then the UK should have the first right to buy it.”

The agreement was made because Canada was a British dominion at the time and lies just a few miles from Greenland.

It comes as the Danes were left in “crisis mode” after an explosive 45-minute phone call between Trump and Denmark‘s Prime Minister.

Trump has been piling the pressure on Mette Frederiksen after first floating takeover plans before his second term in The White House.

Despite reportedly being told to “f*** off” by the Danes, the President continued his claims on the ice island.

Trump said on Saturday: “I don’t really know what claim Denmark has to it, but it would be a very unfriendly act if they didn’t allow that to happen because it’s for the protection of the free world.

“I think Greenland we’ll get because it has to do with freedom of the world.

“It has nothing to do with the United States other than that we’re the one that can provide the freedom. They can’t.”

Frederiksen had insisted Greenland is not for sale or up for grabs.

The pair had a fiery phone call last week, according to the Financial Times.

Conversations between the leaders have turned sour despite Frederiksen agreeing to be more co-operative with army bases and mining.

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view over houses and the Ilulissat Kangerlua Glacier also known as Sermeq Kujalleq Ilulissat Disko Bay in Greenland[/caption]

Several European officials revealed the reported hostility in last week’s phone call.

One official said: “The intent was very clear. They want it.

“The Danes are now in crisis mode.”

As an autonomous territory of Denmark, Greenland has its own ruling body – but people from the island have Danish citizenship.

But Denmark is responsible for Greenland’s protection and their army would be the army to mobilise against the Americans.

Its defence budget is around £6billion – 100 times smaller than the eye-watering £750billion America splashes on defence.

Despite the two nations continuing to squabble over ownership of Greenland, PM Egede has made it clear that Greenland wants to be completely independent – both of Denmark and a lurking America.

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SWEDISH authorities have seized a ship suspected of causing damage to underwater data cables which sparked sabotage fears.

A Maltese-flagged ship – The Vezhen – was taken after officials suspected “external influence” ruined the strategically crucial cables in the Baltic Sea.

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The cargo ship Vezhen has been seized by Swedish authorities[/caption]

The damaged data cable connected the Latvian town of Ventspils with the Swedish island Gotland.

A frantic investigation was launched into the suspicious incident, which happened in the politically fraught area.

Prosecutors revealed their initial search pointed to “aggravated sabotage”.

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SARAH Lancashire has risked the wrath of BBC bosses over ‘breaching guidelines’ for a new Yorkshire Tea advert.

The Happy Valley actress, 60, played police officer Catherine Cawood in the smash-hit Beeb drama.

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She bowed out of the role for good during an explosive finale after three series last year.

But in a brand new advert for Yorkshire Tea, Lancashire appears to reprise her stern, no-nonsense character.

The Bafta-winning star has appeared on screen as a security guard – attempting to solve a crime at the office.

Sarah can be seen launching an investigation after a packet of biscuits go missing.

The commercial ends as she realises she actually ate the biscuits.

Sarah’s role in the one-minute advert could land her in hot water with BBC bosses.

The public service broadcaster has strict guidelines when it comes to their talent mimicking their characters for commercial activities.

It’s outlined in the Beeb’s guide Actors and Artists Replicating Their BBC Roles in Other Output.

The rules state: “Actors and artists who perform in BBC output should not appear in promotional work, including advertisements, in a way which mimics or replicates their on-air roles for the BBC.”

It’s unclear if permission was sought by Sarah from bosses prior to appearing in the Yorkshire Tea advert.

Meanwhile, Nick Knowles was told he faced the axe from DIY SOS over his appearance in an advert for Shreddies cereal in 2021.

Nick, presenter of the show since 1999, had threatened to sack his management over it, according to people close to him.

He was later spared of being dropped from the beloved renovations programme.