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A VET has revealed five dog breeds which scare him when they come into his practice.

Dr Amir Anwary, known as online, has caused controversy with the dogs listed in his most recent TikTok video.

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Dr Amir revealed five dog breeds he is scared ofCredit: TikTok/@amirthevet

Chow Chow

In the video, Dr Amir said that the dogs he finds the fifth scariest are chow chows.

Chow Chows were used as guard dogs during the Han Dynasty 2000 years ago, due to their powerful and muscular build.

The breed can grow up to 20 inches in height, and have large black tongues.

However, despite Dr Amir's comments, they are reportedly one of the easiest breeds to house train.

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Chow Chows are reportedly one of the easiest breeds to house trainCredit: Getty

Cocker Spaniel

Next on Dr Amir's list is the Cocker Spaniel.

Cocker Spaniels are a popular choice for family pets as they are known for having a cheerful temperament.

However, they can be prone to sudden aggression, without reason, which is called Spaniel Rage or Cocker Rage.

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Cocker Spaniel's are popular family petsCredit: Getty

Rottweiler

Rottweilers are often used as protection dogs, and work with the police and the armed forces.

They require a lot of training, from expert dog owners, and can pose a threat if not trained properly.

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Rottweilers are often used as guard dogsCredit: Getty

Chihuahua

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They are also prone to behavioural problems such as begging, separation anxiety, and even biting and nipping.

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Chihuahuas can have many behavioural issuesCredit: Getty

Belgian Malinois

Dr Amir said that the dog breed which scares him the most is the Belgian Malinois.

These dogs are often used to herd sheep, or as guard dogs.

Most popular dog breeds in the UK

Dog experts, Tug-E-Nuff, surveyed the UK to find out their favourite dog breeds, here's the top ten.

  1. Labrador Retriever 
  2. Border Collie 
  3. English Cocker Spaniel 
  4. Cockapoo 
  5. Golden Retriever 
  6. German Shepherd Dog  
  7. Staffordshire Bull Terrier  
  8. Springer Spaniel
  9. Jack Russell Terrier
  10. Labradoodle

They can run extremely fast, and are very protective animals.

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The Belgian Malinois is the breed Dr Amir fears the mostCredit: Getty

Dr Amir's video has likely struck a chord with many people, as it has racked up over 1.2 million views.

TikTok users raced to the video's comments section to share their thoughts, and opinions were divided.

One person said: "As a vet tech I’ve never met a Chow Chow that didn’t try to eat us.

"At this point we automatically do caution protocol for them."

A second person said: "Why Cocker Spaniel? Ours were so calm and friendly at the vets."

A third person said: "Oh please. Leave cocker spaniels alone. They are loving dogs."

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A fourth person said: "Rottweilers are the most loving dogs I have ever met."

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