A canine expert has spoken out about one 'adorable' breed he despises, warning it could be a 'terrible choice' for pet lovers. Will Altherton, from Derbyshire, runs a behaviour modification and training centre for dogs with numerous attitude issues, including biting and barking.

Although he consistently stresses that any pooch can be secure and well-controlled in a good environment, he claims that one breed lacks a sufficient 'off switch'. Therefore, anyone hoping to unwind on the settee during evenings might face a disaster if they own this particular dog.

"This is why I hate the Springer Spaniel," Will said to his 950,000 TikTok followers. "Now, I'll let you in on a little secret. There isn't actually any breeds that I hate, but I just strongly believe that breeds have a purpose and for some people a Springer Spaniel might be a great choice and for some people they might be a terrible choice."

While Springer Spaniels seem cute, Will explained that it's vital to consider what these canines were originally bred for. Due to their sharp scenting ability, excellent speed and capacity for training, Springer Spaniels were, and remain, regarded as superb hunting companions.

Grouse stalking and pheasant shooting are amongst the activities they are conventionally employed for, mastering how to locate game before 'flushing' them from their concealment. According to the Mirror, Will therefore cautioned that this inherent hunting instinct may render them challenging to own.

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