Ben the Vet has shared the four cat breeds he would never want to own as a pet – and has explains what you need to consider before welcoming them into your home and heart

Ben the Vet took to TikTok to share his perspective on four popular cat breeds, outlining his personal views for why he wouldn't choose them as household pets.

While his opinions may seem controversial, he revealed his choices are owing to potential behavioural and health concerns. Stressing these were his own views and that others may hold different opinions, he listed these four breeds:

He said: "They are beautiful-looking cats, they have gorgeous coats. I can see why people like them." Nevertheless, he explained he wouldn't wish to own one as they're essentially a cross between a wild cat and domestic cat breeds.

Ben stated: "At the vets, they have a reputation for being quite aggressive. This is usually out of fear but they can be quite dangerous to handle.

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