A DOG groomer has revealed the breed they dread working with due to its aggressive behavior.
They vented about being left with cuts and scratches after appointments with the pesky pet.
Dog groomers spoke candidly about their experience with different breeds in response to a post on Reddit.
The discussion was sparked when a user said they love grooming cocker spaniels but hate Yorkies due to their fragility.
PET PEEVES
A fellow groomer writing under the name Loki-ra raged that West Highland Terriers are among the most violent dogs.
“I hate grooming Westies,” they said.
“They are the most likely to give you a full-on bite just for existing!
“Always trying to kill the dryer, kill the hoover, bite the water, bite the brush, bark at every other dog!
“And they are always clawing at you with their wee strong legs, I’ve had many a scratch from a westie and they always really hurt.
“They just ooze anger!”
The Redditor agreed with the person who started the thread that Yorkshire Terriers are just as frustrating to groom.
“I agree with Yorkies too (or any other tiny breeds) they are always so dramatic and flail around and I’m always worried they’ll break a leg or something!” they said.
“Love King Charles Spaniels, I’ve never met a bad one and they are all sweethearts.”
Signs your dog could turn dangerous
Expert advice from Dr. Sara Ochoa, who has been practicing veterinary medicine for over five years.
Ochoa told The U.S. Sun observing a dog’s behavior can provide clues that they might act out.
“A dog that looks tense all over with its fur sticking up or teeth showing is more likely to snap,” she said.
“Staring real hard without blinking could mean trouble too.
“Growling is also a warning the dog is getting mad.”
She said dogs may tuck their tail between their legs when they feel scared or threatened.
“Staying calm and keeping space may help things not to escalate if a dog seems on edge,” she said.
DOGGY DISASTERS
Other responses to the post empathized with the perspective of West Highland Terriers.
“Love working with huskies, retrievers, and poms,” one person wrote.
“Hate working with cockers, Yorkies, and westies.
“Cockers take way too long to dry. The people here always want their legs scissored short but I can’t use clip combs because they look awful on the cockers lega I have here.
“Yorkies I don’t like for the reasons you mentioned and Westies are most angry and I don’t like their breed cut especially since the owners always want the round head when their dog has sad little limp hair that will never go properly in that shape.”
“I love drop coats it’s sooo easy goldens border collies Japanese spits! And I hate Westies I find their coats so difficult,” another said.
According to the American Kennel Club, West Highland White Terriers require a visit to the groomer every 4 to 6 weeks.
They can be “challenging” to train despite being known for their intelligence and energy.
The breed is often warm and playful toward strangers but also has a protective nature.
