Canine behaviourist: These are the three laziest dog breeds perfect for slower lifestyles
A dog behaviorist has revealed which three dog breeds are best suited for people with a more relaxed and ‘slower-paced’ lifestyle.
Will Atherton, from the UK, shared a small, medium to large and giant dog breed that he said is best for animal lovers who prefer to stay indoors during their rest period.
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 lazy dog lovers because of their sweet and relaxed nature.
“A wonderfully laid back, laid back, sweet, gentle dog who fits in beautifully with a slower lifestyle,” he explained in a TikTok clamp.
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Dog behaviorist Will Atherton (pictured) has revealed which three dog breeds are best suited to a ‘slower lifestyle’
Will said the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (pictured) is perfect for lazy dog lovers because of their sweet and relaxed nature
For a medium to large dog, Will went with a greyhound that many mistakenly believe has a lot of energy due to its speed.
“Contrary to popular belief, people think that being the fastest dog means they have crazy energy, but that’s no less true,” he said.
The giant breed that Will thought was best for a slower lifestyle was the English Mastiff, but he offered no explanation as to why.
According to Dogs NSWthe temperaments of the Mastiff breed are often “one of grandeur and good character.”
Will also recommended the Greyhound, which is not as active as many think. For giant breeds, he chose the English Mastiff who are said to have “good character.”
The Mastiff is a guard and loyal companion. It does not show aggression or anger, but it will protect its owner from anything it perceives as a threat until all is well,” the website said.
“He doesn’t bark unnecessarily and is generally easy to train. The Mastiff gets along well with other animals in the family.”
Will’s informative clip has been viewed more than 4.1 million times and sparked lively discussion among dog owners in the comments.
Many animal lovers agreed with Will’s choices, saying, “Greyhounds are the laziest dogs I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.”
Another added, “Greyhounds are the fast couch potatoes.”
‘I have a mastiff. We like naps,” a third viewer wrote, and a fourth commented, “I love it when people recommend Cavaliers. I have two and they are the best ever!’.
However, not everyone was happy with the canine behaviorist’s attitude, pointing out that some breeds are prone to many health complications.
“It amazes me how often he recommends Cavaliers with the amount of health issues they have. Growing it is prohibited in some places,” someone explained.
Previously, Will caused a stir after spilling over which dog breeds he would never own.
He would never own a West Highland Terrier because of their relentless “yapping,” a Pug because of their genetic breathing problems, or a Siberian Husky.
The dog trainer listed the three breeds in a viral video posted on his popular TikTok page and left some pet owners confused with his choices.
The number one dog that Will said he could never live with every day was the West Highland Terrier.
“Honestly, the barking and yapping is just something that would drive me crazy,” he said.
“Yes, there are things you can do to minimize it, but I’ve found you can never really get rid of it.”
Number one on the dog trainer’s list of dogs he’d never own is the West Highland Terrier (pictured), which Will says barks and yips too much
Will said that while Pugs have sweet personalities, he could never have one because their brachycephalic or short-nosed facial structure often causes breathing difficulties.
“They’re cheeky fellows, their character is full of personality,” he explained.
“But everyone I’ve worked with breaks my heart to see how much they struggle with breathing and just living and that’s not something I would want to live with every day.”
The last breed on Will’s list of dogs he would never own is the Siberian Husky, but he gave no explanation.
Will said that while pugs have sweet personalities, he could never have one because their brachycephalic or short-nosed facial structure often causes breathing difficulties.
In a previous clamphe said owners of Siberian Huskies should be “very, very careful” about letting them off leash in a public area because they have “terrible memories.”
“Incredible wanderlust, wanting to run, not busy with a handler, difficult to train, all together, makes them a nightmare to train with,” he said.
In the clip’s comments, owners weren’t happy that Will put their beloved breeds on his no-go list.
“Stop hating on the husky. Best family dog I’ve ever had. Yes, a bit feline, but a fantastic dog with so much personality,” said one animal lover.
The last breed on Will’s list of dogs he would never own is the Siberian Husky, as they are a “nightmare” to train and have a terrible memory.
“I have a 20 month old husky she is the best and very well trained love her,” 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 to 11 and never had breathing problems.”
But not everyone disagreed with one viewer’s response, “As a Siberian Husky owner, they’re definitely not for everyone, I love mine dearly, but I’m not getting another one.”
“I have a husky, I will never own another, they like to escape, like not to listen, like to howl at 3am,” said another.