Vet's list of the five scariest dog breeds - and one may surprise you

The vet shared he was scared of the tiny chihuahua (stock photo)
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A vet has revealed the five dog breeds that he is genuinely apprehensive about treating when they visit his practice.

While it's crucial to remember that there are no inherently bad breeds, only poor owners who allow negative habits and behaviours to develop, some dogs are naturally more aggressive than others.

Amir Anwary, known online as @amirthevet, has amassed over 630,000 followers by sharing his advice and dancing videos. In his latest clip, which has received over 35,400 likes, he lists five breeds - from a Chow Chow to a Belgian Malinois - that intimidate him.

Chow Chow

The Chinese Chow Chow is fifth on Dr. Anwary's list. This breed, which can be traced back to the Han Dynasty of 2000 years ago, was used as guard dogs due to their muscular and powerful build.

Chow Chows can grow up to 20 inches from floor to shoulder and have several unique traits, including a black tongue and a lion-like mane of hair. They are reportedly one of the easiest breeds to house-train.

Cocker Spaniel

Surprisingly, the Cocker Spaniel is fourth on Dr. Anwary's list of intimidating dogs. Despite being known for its cheerful temperament and wagging tail, making it a popular choice for family pets, research indicates that aggression is relatively common in this breed, particularly in golden-coloured dogs.

This unprovoked aggression is known as Spaniel Rage or Cocker Rage.

Rottweiler

Large, working dogs like Rottweilers often receive negative attention for their size and frequent roles in security as guard dogs, and within police and military forces. These canines are viewed by some as status symbols to boost intimidation.

Rottweilers demand an owner with deep experience, one who fathoms the significance of daily exercise and can engage their sharp intellects.

Chihuahua

Some might dismiss the idea of chihuahuas being fearsome, but those who have interacted with them know better. Tiny they may be, but they possess oversized characters, often coupled with behavioural challenges such as persistent begging, housetraining hurdles, separation anxiety, incessant yapping, destructive chewing, and tendencies to bite and nip.

Yet, their amusing personalities, charmingly quirky appearances, and unwavering loyalty to their humans more than compensate for their imperfections.

Belgian Malinois

Topping Dr. Anwary's list is the Belgian Malinois or Belgian Shepherd Dog. These dogs are traditionally used for herding or as guard dogs, known for their agility, speed, immense intelligence, and a vigilant protective nature.

Subscribers of Dr. Anwary's video content largely concurred with his selection. A comment from a viewer read: "As a rottie owner, I can confirm. The only person our sweet girl ever wants to bite is the vet."

Another individual concurred with one of his selections, commenting: "As a vet tech I've never met a chow chow that didn't try to eat us. At this point, we automatically do caution protocol for them." Meanwhile, a different contributor humorously remarked: "I have a 13 year old chihuahua, 13 years of living in fear."

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