Top 10 High Maintenance Dogs

Top 10 High Maintenance Dogs


Dogs are the most loyal animals that our planet Earth hosts. And having a dog as a pet is always support, it will actually stand by you all times even if the best of people choose to leave. But then, there are certain dog breeds that are very high maintenance and you need to invest a lot of time and effort in them however exhausted you are out of your routine. Not being able to give them that time and effort can cause them to act in ways that you might not be very happy about. You may also need to make constant visits to the veterinarian or professional dog groomers as having a dog of a certain breed may demand that out of you being the owner of the dog. After all, they need enough care and attention too. So, here are the top 10 high maintenance dogs. If you are deciding on getting yourself a pet dog, this can help you decide better.

10.Australian Shepherd

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The Australian Shepherd is a dog that is highly energetic. If trained it can do a lot of tasks. It may be around jumping and doing whatever you would ask out of it without waiting to rest. That is the way the dog is. The problem is that, it may still want you to play with it when you return back home tired. It would want you to hurl the newspaper or Frisbee far away so that it can go get it and enjoy itself. And yeah, it isn’t going to be able to understand your exhaustion. You need to keep its energies channelized in the correct direction or else, not being able to channelize its energy fine and not giving it much time may lead to the dog getting irritated.

9.Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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The dogs belonging to this breed usually like to be with their owners all the time. You may have to compromise highly on your privacy with these dogs. They are highly possessive of their owners and like to be loved and given attention. Don’t be surprised if they get jealous when you try and have a nice time with any other dogs. They will follow you in the bathroom, bedroom maybe even out of the house if you need to go somewhere. And if separated for long time, they may get highly sad. You have to train your dog enough for them to be able to deal with separation. This breed is apt for the retired or old people. They would love the kind of attention they would get from their pet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

8.Poodle

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The poodle looks like a highly sophisticated, pampered and elite breed of dogs. Its curly fur makes it look cute, unique and pretty. They are proud dogs too. And yes, the maintenance is high as you need to head to the professional dog groomer every few weeks for getting its curly fur trimmed and maintaining its shape. Otherwise its curly fur is prone to get stuck up in carpets or other such similar places.

7.German Shepherd

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The most loyal dog breed and highly obedient. It gets emotionally attached to the owner. But, German Shepherds are prone to a lot of health problems ranging from pancreatic deficiency, skin infections, hip dysplasia etc. You will have to make a lot of visits to the vet to keep your pet dog in proper health.

6.Labrador Retriever

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Labrador Retrievers again are very energetic dogs. Reckon the dog you saw in Marley and Me. Yes, they are extremely friendly and welcome new people with great pleasure. The maintenance problem with this breed is keeping them busy. They need to channelize their energy in the right direction. And if not, they would end up tearing pillows and spoil all your belongings. They may suffer from weight gain, seasonal and food allergies as they love to eat. They may suffer from other health problems like hip dysplasia.

5.Border Collie

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The most intelligent of all the dog breeds, can easily learn words. They put the other dog breeds to shame. They are very athletic and energetic too. If their energy and intelligence isn’t used correctly they may end up developing compulsive behaviour like chasing their own tails in circles or chasing light and shadows.

4.English Bulldog

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The English Bulldog is prone to face health problems like joint respiratory issues, skin issues, hip dysplasia. It again needs a lot of medical attention and also needs to be taken to the vet regularly to maintain its health. It doesn’t need much exercise. It is very friendly and patient in nature.

3.Cocker Spaniel

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This is a dog that cannot be left alone at all. Separation may lead to anxiety which results the dog to bark, whine or cause destruction by disrupting things around it. Its coat needs regular brushing, trimming, bathing. It is likely to develop ear infections due to its floppy ears. It needs both a groomer and vet to check it once a while regularly.

2.Boxer

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This breed of dogs is likely to develop tumours- malignant as well as non-malignant. It may also develop heart conditions, thyroid, eye issues, epilepsy, intestinal issues and allergies. You would need to get regular check ups of your pet dog done to keep it healthy and fit.

1.Brussels Griffon

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It is a very affectionate dog. But, it is very attention seeking at the same time. You need to give it due attention and if you fail to do it, it knows well how to draw your attention. It might end up making a mess by pushing all the trash out of the trashcan and spreading it all across the place and this is just one example.