Worst Dog Breed For First Time Owners

Getting a dog is a big decision and it can be hard to know which breed is right for you and your family but there are breeds that can be a lot harder to work with from the get go.

Here on The Will Atherton Canine Show we make videos about man’s best friend so if this is your first time here don’t forget to subscribe! These videos are made and aimed at adults in a stage of their life to purchase or adopt a dog, we want to help them choose the right breed and become excellent canine leaders to help end the number of dogs that end up in shelters.

[austyn]

many people have Belgians in my area (southern CA). I noticed this trend a few years ago and I made a comment to my husband about how they’re going to become overbred and an issue. Sure enough, they’re quickly on their way to becoming the now poorly bred neurotic GSD.

[hilario]

I’m aware of the Caucasian Ovcharka popularity in the UK and it’s really sad and it’s not going to end well for the breed. I had giant dogs all my life, but I waited until I was around 50 years old and really experienced to own my first Caucasian. He was lovely with the 5/6 people he loved all his life and a genocidal maniac towards the rest of the world. This is not a dog for the majority of people, this is not a Rottweiler or a Pitbull, this is a huge, powerful dog that doesn’t need to learn how to bite humans. Police in countries like Russia or Serbia don’t use them for a reason: they don’t have recall and one has to physically remove them from the target. I lost my beloved monster last year to old age. Now I have a even bigger Alabai but he’s the coolest dog I ever had.

[andreeatane]

It's so sad that people are getting these breeds and not knowing what to do with them. I'm not in any way a professional and would not have gotten my Malinois if I did not find her emaciated on the street. Near 2 years old when I got her with a litter of puppies, she was thrown away while pregnant.
The advantage with her is that she's so starved for learning that she picks up a lot from my GSD when they train together (they both get individual time as well). But even so, keeping up with both is quite a lot.

(the good news is that the puppies now all have responsible forever homes)

[sladiewolf]

Got a rescue GSD - and I'm so thankful that despite her horrible condition, she was still professionally trained. She's only one and horribly emaciated.

My third dog, second sog as an adult. My first big dog was a wolf hybrid. I only now feel I have enough experience for a GSD intensity

[akitaadventures]

I'm a bit shocked the Akita is not on here. Not that they're worse than these dogs, but they're just as difficult PLUS they are among the most beautiful of dogs, that many find appealing, AND they have a popular movie about the breed that does send many unprepared people to bring an Akita into their home.

My male especially is difficult. I've delved deeply into dog training to learn to be a strong consistent pack leader, and even with my developing skills it has been very tough at times with my boy. Not an easy dog.

However, this is one thing I love about Akita owners. It is very common for people who own and adore Akitas to tell other people "DON'T get one". Akita owners are GREAT at telling people to go a different route unless they're absolutely prepared. Unlike Pitbull owners who always seem to tell people how wonderful Pits are (and they are, but also should be taken seriously.)

[vladimirfloroff]

Yeah I knew the Caucasian Shepard was going to be on this list. I've seen mine go into kill mode once to protect his human, luckily not me. I was not aware dogs were capable of hate till that night. They are an issue for experienced giant breed owners never mind first time owners. The level of power and aggression is an experience and mine is generally very friendly.

[ObeyAndBePrey]

Fila Brasileiro is the scariest breed I've ever came into contact with or ever heard of.

[cabottaxi]

I came across a dog owner out walking a female Caucasian. 
I was told by him not to come near as the dog he had was not very friendly.
He had 2 but one had to be put to sleep due to aggression issues.

[bennbanes]

Love MY Mali. Glad she's on the list Defo not a dog for most people. Luckily our girl is super with the our kids, our cat, our other dogs, our goats, our donkeys. And yes, we live on a small holding/ranch. So she has the whole mountain to explore and own. She comes everywhere with me, she loves coming to the local cafe in the morning after her run and puts other dogs to shame with her obedience and intelligence. But this has taken ALOT of work to achieve and even more work to maintain. I'm fit as a fiddel now, thanks to our girl. ❤️❤️🙌🙌

[runningfromshire]

Blue/Red heeler
Akita (both Japanese and American)
Any kind of Wolfdog
Border collie
WL German shepherd

[Marta_z_Dabrowy]

I totally agree on Malinois. My brother has this dog and while I like the dog, he's exhausting. He is rarely still, jumps, bites, runs... (Also he drools unexpectedly much). Even when he seems to be tired, he really isn't. He keeps going and going and... I'm not a beginner when it comes to dogs, but I would never ever buy a dog of this breed. No, thanks. 😂 Seriously, people. Don't buy Malinois unless you are 200% sure you can handle it. I've never seen dog behaving with such energy level. It's restless. Like constantly on drugs. Annoying even.😅

[veronicahinojosa]

Awesome dog content and the best voice on Youtube . Thanks

[yuriykaraivan]

William, I have watched you for some time and never heard you talk about Belgian Sheepdogs, aside from Maligators that is. Interested in Groenendael dogs but you never talked about them!!!! Great chanel and thank you for insight

[lindanorris]

jack russell terrier : absolute nightmare for 1st time dog owners!

[Clouded_Slug]

IK in the United Kingdom where your at has had to put down many COs (Caucasian ovcharka) due to poor training and aggression also they weren’t bred in USSR they were basically taken by the USSR also if you want a livestock guardian that’s more first time friendly you might want to start looking at Aussies berners and boarder collies

[mauriceschwinn]

I watched this video because the thumb nail shows what appears to be an Irish setter. Lacking anything on this breed, what can you tell me about this? 1st dog, I am in Alaska if this helps.

[Jasonrm]

Followed your channels for years dude but personally feel the new editing style in your videos (including the other related channels) is far too much. There’s too many constant transitions imo. Just some feedback. I preferred the og waffling 😂

[sama]

My Mal is next level it’s a full time job Bloody love it but!
But the amount up for adoption here in aus is phenomenal

[JJJ-uqed]

Love the videos bro, can you do a video on American bully / pocket bullys and if their great family dogs ?💯

[TheMatizyahu]

From my experience with Tibetans (and Caucasian Shepperds) they are less about neutralizing threats. More like... Oblitorate them. Very difficult dogs - i had Caucasian Shepperd and he was well trained and still sometimes he could snap just because someone was looking at him for too long.