A vet names the five breeds he'd never keep

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The first breed she highlighted to her 252,000 subscribers are huskies, which she said owners are drawn to because they're "beautiful", "intelligent" and "fun to be around".

But she notes that as working dogs, they "need a job to do", and she knows she wouldn't be able to provide the level of attention a husky needs. The breed also loves the cold, making them poorly suited to living somewhere like Texas, which is known for its sweltering temperatures.

Because of this vulnerability, owners are told to be very careful with them and make sure they don't jump down from high surfaces.

Her third pick is the great Dane, Dr Rachel she said are loving goofballs.

Her only issue with them is that sadly they don't live very long. The vet says they grow quickly and "develop health issues really early on in life".

The animal lover also said she couldn't have a doodle, a term used to describe a Poodle crossed with another breed.

She says the perception of them is that they're hypoallergenic (i.e. less likely to trigger allergic reactions), that they don't shed fur, and are low maintenance.

But in her experience it "couldn't be further from the truth". Dr Rachel says they're "often mixed with shedding dogs, so they do shed" and need a lot of grooming to prevent them getting painful matting.

She recommends people looking for a high-maintenance dog with a similar look to just get a poodle and get it a doodle-style cut.

Additionally, the medical expert noted that while some have nice temperaments, she has encountered others with "serious behavioural issues".

The final dog type she said she wouldn't go for is bulldogs, or any breed that are brachycephalic.

This refers to short-headed dogs that suffer various health problems due to the way they're bred.

Dr Rachel says if she ever did rescue one she would ensure they get airways surgery to improve their breathing and quality of life.

Like dachshunds, they're particularly at risk of developing IVDD, as well as being prone to allergic reactions, and are "just not a healthy breed".

Dr Rachel encouraged prospective owners to look at alternatives if they can.