I’m a dog whisperer – the 6 breeds that are a no-no for first-time owners… it’s like getting a Lambo as your first car

DOG whisperer Cesar Millan has revealed the six breeds that are a massive no-no for first-time owners.

The 54-year-old animal lover is known for his incredible ability to communicate with canines, and is regularly asked for his advice from pet parents.

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In a recent interview on the Out & About podcast, the hosts asked Cesar what breeds he would advise beginners to steer clear of.

“Belgian Malinois is not for beginners,” he said.

“It’s like getting a Lamborghini, you know?

“German Shepherds, Rottweiliers, Pointers, Vizlas, Weimaraners – they’re working type, these are sporting types.

“And these are for people that have had at least one or two dogs in their life before they went into the major leagues.”

As for breeds he would recommend, Cesar said that the Lhasa Apso is a good pooch for a beginner to take on.

He also said that it’s a good idea to try and find out what position the dog was in its pack.

“I recommend middle of the pack for anybody because those are the happy go lucky ones of the litter,” he explained.

“So in a litter of German Shepherds, only one will become a police
officer the rest are pet quality.

“The pick of the litter is just the biggest one, the most dominant one – he gets to the mum first – and then there’s the happy go lucky guys, and then the back of the pack guys are shy.”

While Cesar helps people who own dogs, he’s also a big advocate of fostering too.

“If you don’t want to be a full-time pet parent you can always foster,” he said.

“We can promote fostering right because those dogs will benefit by having the experience instead of just being in the shelter.

“At least that dog gets the exposure and you get the practice.

“Because a lot of times people don’t have the practice – they get the dog but they have no idea what to do

“So fostering allows you to learn – you learn, you make mistakes, you do everything and then you make a decision.”