Overview

• Dr Amir Anwary named Dachshunds, French Bulldogs, Belgian Malinois, Border Collies and Labrador Retrievers as breeds he personally would not own.
• He warns Dachshunds’ elongated spines and short legs make them highly susceptible to intervertebral disc disease and prone to severe separation anxiety.
• French Bulldogs were described as facing chronic respiratory, dermatological and orthopedic issues that result in frequent vet visits and steep care costs.
• The Belgian Malinois and Border Collie, bred for intensive work, require continuous mental and physical stimulation that most full-time owners struggle to provide.
• Labradors’ voracious appetites and genetic predisposition to obesity demand strict dietary discipline to prevent serious health complications.