SOME dog breeds whether you like it or not have better reputations than others.
And now two dog trainers have shared what they think of some of the most popular breeds in the UK.
The dog trainers said there was one dog they wouldn’t trust[/caption]
Fortunately, Iain and Jacob, two dog trainers from Yorkshire haven’t held back on what they think of the dogs.
Speaking on the Caffeine and Canine podcast, Jacob said: “Today everyone, we’re playing Doggy Bingo.”
The game sees the pair get a breed called out and they have to say what they really think of each pooch.
And one notorious dog breed that made it into the game was the Chow Chow.
The Chow Chow is a spitz-type of dog breed originally from Northern China.
Speaking of the pooch, Jacob said this breed can be ropey and he would never give it too much trust.
He added: “(They) can be ropey dogs, but people with Chow Chows on the internet really fly the flag for them.
“Like, ‘Oh mine doesn’t kill people,’ well fine, but wouldn’t trust them as far as I can throw them. Bronze tier.”
Due to the fact they were bred as guard dogs, the Chow Chow can be aggressive with other dogs or strangers.
The pair also discussed the UK’s favourite breed – the Labrador.
The Chow Chow may look cute but can be aggressive[/caption]
Jacob said it was the ‘Ford Focus’ of dogs, with Iain agreeing they were a ‘solid dog.’
Many people see the pooch as a reliable dog; they can be easy to train, great around children and other dogs, and love a snuggle.
However, Jacob admitted that while most are the gold-tier of dogs, they can go down to a bronze.
“They can be a bag of nerves too,” said Jacob.
Most popular dog breeds in the UK
Dog experts, Tug-E-Nuff, surveyed the UK to find out their favourite dog breeds, here’s the top ten.
- Labrador Retriever
- Border Collie
- English Cocker Spaniel
- Cockapoo
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Springer Spaniel
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Labradoodle
Also on the list was the English Bull Terrier with Iain quick to note it was a ‘legendary’ dog.
Both Iain and Jacob put the dog in the gold category as Iain said they were ‘funny characters.’
Jacob added: They’re f***ing mad though aren’t they?”
“Funny story my mum used to tell me they were Pit Bulls and to never go near one, that they were banned, so I was terrified of them.
“Until I was a dog trainer and actually you guys are pretty fun.”
“Gold tier for entertainment, but would you recommend one?” he asked Iain.
“Not for a novice,” replied Iain who said they can be quite nippy and need to be trained properly.
