AN EXPERT has ignited controversy after she warned people against adopting five of the "worst" dog breeds that she would not take home.
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A former pet industry worker sparked debate by warning people not to adopt five unexpected dog breeds in a video which amassed seven million views. Many took to the comments to defend their dog breed while others agreed with her controversial opinions.
The TikToker, chillicheesechelsea, captioned her video with a disclaimer warning her audience not to take the video too seriously.Find ways to enrich your pet’s environment. Your dog or cat needs your help to stay mentally stimulated. This is important not only to discourage destructive behavior in younger pets, but also to keep your older pet’s brain sharp.
She said: “I love these breeds but I don’t want to own one of my own. Don’t come for me doodle moms…IT’S JUST MY OPINION!!!!.”
The first breed in her crosshairs was the oft adored Husky. The breed has thick fur and must be brushed regularly to keep their coats healthy.She claimed Huskies were “completely unhinged and always screaming”. Some in the comments agreed with her assessment.
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One woman said: “I didn’t understand the husky hate [until] I house and pet sat for a friend. That damn dog was singing me the song of their people at 5 am every day.”
She said: “Always the most anxious and FOR WHAT.”
German Shepherds were bred as guard dogs, a trait which often leaves them anxious.The next breed on the list was the Samoyed which she called the “fun police” due to their “non stop barking”. Samoyeds are relatively high energy and playful dogs - something that tends to lead to a lot of barking. They are known for their striking fluffy white coats.One user defended their Samoyed but conceded that they can be quite loud.READ MORE: Platinum Jubilee could have caused new Covid waveINTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOUR PET: When your dog is carefully choosing the perfect place to do his business, it is because they prefer to go poop in alignment with the Earth’s magnetic field.
They said: “My Samoyed is so quiet at home, but when we go out somewhere w/ him he whines & yips. RIP to the ears of vets & groomers lol.”
Perhaps the most controversial pick on the list was “literally ANY doodle mix”.
The social media user called out owners who “don’t know how to handle their energy” making them “out of control demons”. She also bemoaned the “matted” fur of every doodle mix she had ever worked with.
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Doodle owners flooded the comments defending their breed.
One user claimed: “Doodles are literally the sweetest and best dogs ever.”
Another added: “Our doodle is literally one of the best dogs I’ve ever had. As long as you actually take care of them they are literally the sweetest dogs ever.”
Others agreed that the owners were to blame for their dogs’ rambunctiousness.
One said: “Doodle owners are the kind of parents who’d say ‘oh, he’d NEVER! He is the sweetest kid!’ In response to their child punching a classmate.”
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The final breed on the controversial list was not a breed at all but any type of “small white dog with crusty eyes”.
She called them “crusty little ankle biters”.
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The TikTok user has since released a "part 2" video where she takes aim at Yorkshire terriers, Australian Shepherds, Corgis, French Bulldogs and Great Danes.Related articles
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