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6 Problematic Dog Breeds You Should Stay Away From, According to Vets

Problematic Dog Breed
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German Shepherds

Why Is This A Problematic Dog Breed?

They have many health issues and are highly reactive dogs.

German Shepherds are absolutely stunning dogs and bred to be a guarding breed.

But they’re not born JUST for that. According to veterinarians, they’re bred to be anxious and suspicious, which makes them VERY reactive dogs.

If they have a terrible experience at some point in their life, they NEVER forget it. Also, while they’re beautiful, they’re also very big.

They’re powerful and can be challenging to deal with. Besides that, this problematic dog breed DOES have some severe health issues.

If you’re interested in adopting a dog like this, you should know that health problems are possible, and you should be careful of the breeder where you acquire them from.

Their list of issues includes orthopedic problems, degenerative myelopathy, eye difficulties, sensitive digestion, epilepsy, and other problems that are all present in the breed.

Bloat is also an issue for Shepards.

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