Veterinary Technicians Reveal 15 Dog Breeds You Would Never Want to Own and Why

A veterinary technician is going viral after sharing the breed of dog she would never own and why.

Connie, a veterinary technician who prefers to be referred to only by her first name, regularly shares animal-related content on her TikTok page, @conniespinz.

Since starting her job in 2020, she's met dogs of all sizes, temperaments and breeds, some she loves and some she doesn't like so much.

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The 23-year-old Maryland native Newsweek She had seen a similar video about a breed of dog that she personally wouldn't own and thought “it would be interesting to share the real, raw reasons” for her choice “based on my own experience and lifestyle.”

But she added that “my opinion is not a personal attack on anyone's dog,” and acknowledged that pets' behavior can change in a stressful environment like a veterinary clinic.

“I've had many wonderful experiences with each of the breeds I've listed, so I would never say that all dogs of a particular breed are 'bad' for lack of the right word,” she said.

“I'm not trying to personally attack you or your dog,” Connie reiterated in the video, before going on to talk about her first breed, the Goldendoodle.

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She said the popular golden retriever-poodle crossbreed, beloved by owners, was often a “crazy, neurotic psychopath” who seemed to have ear infections all the time.

In the rest of the video, she criticizes other popular dog breeds, including Samoyeds, who “have better grooming than my own,” Shibas and Beagles, who are always “yelling,” and Great Danes, who are “scared of everything.”

The reasons ranged from medical reasons – French bulldogs are prone to respiratory diseases – to personal choices, such as Newfoundlands drooling and Basset hounds having “fork-like personalities.”

The list of 15 dogs is rounded out by the addition of miniature poodles, corgis, German shepherds, pugs, West Highland terriers, huskies and chow chows.

Connie's video, shared on July 20, has garnered more than 800,000 likes and 11.6 million views, as well as thousands of comments, including from users who were happy their Chihuahuas hadn't been put on the “naughty list.”

Another wrote: “I have a blue heeler and he is so adorable. I'm surprised this breed isn't on the list.”

“Why are yorkies never on these lists? My yorkie is controlling, possessive and dramatic but I love him,” said another.

Connie said much of the response to her videos has been positive, with the veterinary community agreeing with her views and pet owners applauding their pets' “quirky quirks”.

But some criticized Connie, saying she “hates all dogs,” and some hoped she would never see animal patients again, the vet technician said. Newsweek.

She said that unfortunately those working in the veterinary industry often face verbal abuse from pet owners, which can “inflict further damage on an already mentally and physically demanding job”.

Connie then shared another video revealing the breed of dog she would definitely like to own, and encouraged anyone who has had a good experience with a vet or technician to show their appreciation, from a positive review to a thank you note, saying “it really motivates us.”

“At the end of the day, saving animals is my mission in life, not being an influencer,” she said of the video going viral.

“Of course, the 15 minutes of fame are interesting, but the strong and meaningful bonds I've formed by caring for someone's beloved pet as if it were my own is everything I hoped for and proves that I'm exactly where I'm meant to be.”

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