Professional dog trainer names 3 breeds they ‘never recommend’

Garret, whose YouTube channel has more than 2.5 million subscribers, said there’s even one breed that is capable of “killing an entire pack of wolves”. In the video from 2023, Garret named three XL dog breeds people might want to avoid. The first breed, he said, they’d “never recommend as professional dog trainers,” is the Tibetan Mastiff.

He said: “Starting with number three, the Tibetan Mastiff. A monster of a dog that is capable of killing an entire pack of wolves.

“So, do you think you need that in your home, with your small children? Not necessarily.

“They’re also known for being very stubborn and difficult to train. Beautiful animals, probably not for you.”

Next on the list was the Great Dane. While these are “sweet dogs” that can make great pets, Garret said they will completely change your lifestyle.

Owners of this breed may find they have to rearrange their whole house, buy an extra-large crate and really think about furniture placement and where they can be taken outside.

He added: “We’re talking about a dog that is just too big for most homes.”

The number one breed on the list he would not recommend is the Cane Corso.

The Italian breed of mastiff is known for protecting livestock and was also used in the past for herding cattle and hunting large game.

Garret said the breed is not recommended for families. He said: “And then last but not least, we’re talking about the number one dog breed we do not recommend for families, the Cane Corso.

“That is too much dog for about 99.9% of folks, and that is coming from us, not only as professional dog trainers but owners of the Cane Corso. They are absolute battle tanks, and you don’t need that in your suburban neighbourhood.”