I’m a vet and there’s only one breed of dog that terrifies me, they’re so unhinged and are far too clever
A VETERINARY nurse has revealed the one dog breed that leaves her petrified.
Eve, from the UK, took to social media to share which of the dogs she dreaded coming into the clinic, and it’s not the usual suspects.
In the video, the vet said: “What breed of dog scares me?
“As a vet nurse, this answer for me is so easy.
“Is it a staffy? Absolutely not. They are just potatoes. They are just cute and lovely.
“German shepherds, Rottweilers? No, absolutely not.”
In fact, the dog Eve picked as the worst was actually one of the UK’s top breeds – the Border Collie.
Known for being super smart and fast, she said these characteristics can also be a problem.
Eve said that unlike other dogs, the Border Collie has no fear of her or other animals.
“They unearth me,” she added.
“They will literally go head to head with a cow.”
She said they were also far too clever and always ten steps ahead of you and were often ‘unhinged’.
Not only that, she said often their tolerance level can be minimal – given you one warning lick before nipping at you.
Eve added: “I don’t treat any breeds any differently. I don’t really have preferences, but if one made me feel a little bit more uneasy than the rest, it would be Border Collies.”
While she did say that many of them make her slightly fearful, she said when you get a nice one they are the loveliest dogs in the world.
The clip went viral on her TikTok account @eve_the_veterinary_nurse with over 525k views and 17k likes.
Britain’s favourite dog breeds
HERE are the top ten dog breeds in the UK....
- Labrador Retriever
- Renowned for their friendly and outgoing nature.
- Popular as both family pets and working dogs.
- French Bulldog
- Known for their distinctive bat-like ears and affectionate temperament.
- Ideal for city living due to their small size.
- Cocker Spaniel
- Beloved for their playful and loyal disposition.
- Excellent companions for active families.
- Pug
- Recognised for their charming wrinkled faces and sociable nature.
- Adaptable to various living environments.
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Valued for their courageous and loving character.
- Strong and muscular build, yet gentle with children.
- Dachshund
- Adored for their distinctive long bodies and lively personality.
- Comes in a variety of coat types: smooth, wire, and long-haired.
- Border Collie
- Celebrated for their intelligence and energy.
- Excellent working dogs, especially in herding.
- Golden Retriever
- Known for their friendly and tolerant attitude.
- Great family pets and skilled in various service roles.
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Cherished for their gentle and affectionate nature.
- Small size makes them perfect for lap dogs.
- German Shepherd
- Admired for their loyalty and versatility.
- Commonly used in police and military roles due to their trainability.
People were quick to take to the comments and share their thoughts with many Border Collie owners agreeing with the vet.
One person wrote: “As a Border Collie owner, I knew you were going to say Border Collie.”
Another commented: “As a Border Collie owner I feel personally attacked.”
“Border Collies…unpredictable. Mine was a nightmare once he turned 6,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “I grew up with Border Collies all my life. They were wonderful. I got my own and he’s a completely different kettle of fish.”
“As a Border Collie owner they are not for the weak,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “I have a Border Collie but she’s terrified of everything and just wants to cuddle.”
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