Canine behaviourist reveals the three ‘couch potato’ dog breeds best suited to a ‘slower lifestyle’
- Canine behaviourist shared three ‘lazy’ dog breeds
- He said Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are ideal for slow homes
- As well as the Greyhound and English Mastiff
A canine behaviourist has revealed which three dog breeds are best suited to those with a more relaxed and ‘slower’ lifestyle.
Will Atherton, from the UK, shared one small, medium to large and giant dog breed he said are best for animal lovers who prefer to stay indoors during their down time.
The dog trainer rated Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Greyhounds and even English Mastiffs as his top picks for lower energy dogs.
Will said the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is perfect for lazier dog lovers because of their sweet and relaxed nature.
‘A beautifully chilled, relaxed, sweet, gentle dog that fits beautifully in a slower lifestyle,’ he explained in a TikTok clip.
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For a medium to large-sized dog Will went with a Greyhound which many wrongly believe to be high energy because of their speed.
‘Contrary to popular belief people think that because they’re the fastest dog they (have) crazy levels of energy but that couldn’t be further from the truth,’ he said.
The giant breed Will thought was best for slower lifestyles was the English Mastiff however he offered no explanation as to why.
According to Dogs NSW, the Mastiff breed’s temperaments are often ‘one of grandeur and good nature’.
‘The Mastiff is a guardian and loyal companion. It doesn’t show aggression or anger but it will protect its owner from anything it considers a threat until all is well,’ the website reads.
‘It won’t bark unnecessarily and is generally easily trained. The Mastiff gets on well with other animals in the family.’
Will’s informative clip racked up more than 4.1million views and sparked a lively discussion between dog owners in the comments.
Many animal lovers agreed with Will’s picks with saying: ‘Greyhounds are the laziest dogs I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting’.
Another added: ‘Greyhounds are the fasted couch potatoes’.
‘I have a mastiff. We like napping,’ a third viewer wrote and a fourth commented: ‘I love when people recommend Cavaliers. I have two and they’re the best ever!’.
However not everyone was happy with the dog behaviourist’s takes and pointed out some of the breeds are predisposed to many health complications.
‘I’m surprised how often he recommends Cavaliers with the amount of health issues they have. Breeding them is banned in some places,’ someone explained.
Previously, Will caused a stir after he spilled on which dog breeds he would never own.
He would never own a West Highland Terrier because of their relentless ‘yapping’, a Pug due to their genetic breathing issues or a Siberian Husky.
The dog trainer listed the three breeds in a viral video posted to his popular TikTok page and left some pet owners up in arms with his choices.
The number one pooch Will said he could never live with day to day was the West Highland Terrier.
‘Frankly the barking and yapping is just something that would drive me mad,’ he said.
‘Yes, there are things that you can do to minimise it but I’ve found that you can never truly remove it.’
Will said while Pugs have loveable personalities he could never own one because their brachycephalic or short-nosed facial structure often cause breathing difficulties.
‘They are cheeky chappies, their character is full of personality,’ he explained.
‘But every single one I’ve worked with it breaks my heart to see how much they struggle with breathing and just living and that is not something I would want to live with day to day.’
The last breed on Will’s list of dogs he would never own is the Siberian Husky however he offered no explanation.
In a previous clip, he said Siberian Husky owners should be ‘very very careful’ about letting them off leash in a public space as they have ‘terrible recall’.
‘Incredible wanderlust, want to run, not engaged with a handler, difficult to train, all combined, makes them a nightmare to train recall with,’ he said.
In the clip’s comments, owners weren’t happy with Will inclusion of their beloved breeds on his no-go list.
‘Stop hating on the husky. Best family dog I’ve ever had. Yes, a little cat-like but a fantastic dog with so much personality,’ one animal lover said.
‘I have a 20-month-old husky, she is the best and very well trained love her to bits,’ a second agreed.
‘My Westie was the best dog ever. Not a barker either,’ a third wrote while another said: ‘Loved my pug! He lived until 11 and never had any breathing issues’.
But not everyone disagreed with one viewer replying: ‘As a Siberian Husky owner they are definitely not for everyone, I love mine to death, but I will not be getting another’.
‘I own a husky never will I own another, they love to escape, love not listening, loves howling at 3am,’ said another.
