A vet has revealed the five dog breeds that he wouldn't recommend having as a pet due to how much they could cost you.
Of course, they are still very good boys and girls, however, many dog breeds can come with plenty of health issues.
For instance, this popular dog breed is at a high rate of heart disease - which can affect them up to 20 times more than other breeds.
So, it's always best to thoroughly research the type of dog you'd like to get.
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However, Australian veterinary surgeon Dr Scott Miller, who many will recognise from TV shows such as ITV's This Morning, has admitted he will 'never own' these dogs with a certain characteristic.
Scott said he wouldn't recommend having a flat-faced dog as a pet due to 'breed-specific' issues and increased costs.
And five breeds that fit under that category are Pugs, British Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Boxers, and Chow Chows.
“I don’t know if I’d ever recommend a Pug as a dog because they have so many breed-specific issues." he told The Sun.
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“I would always choose a breed with a nose, anything that’s flat faced will have eye problems, and ear problems, and joint problems, and dental problems," Scott told The Sun.
Flat-faced breeds are highly prone to conditions like brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), which can impact your dog over time.
Common symptoms often include unprovoked sneezing, coughing and snoring, as well as gagging or vomiting.
The vet went on to say that insurance companies tend to 'increase the premiums' on these breeds due to how likely they are to have health issues.
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He added that this is especially important as during the summer, just like humans, dogs can have a pollen allergy - which can cause breathing issues.
If your pup comes down with a case of hay fever, then Scott suggests getting a damp cloth and 'wiping down' when you get home to stop them eating it when cleaning themselves.
Scott isn't the only vet to issue a warning about specific dog breeds, however, with a fellow vet recently expressing their frustration over a certain type of dog.
They took to Reddit to warn those thinking of getting a type of poodle, as they said they desperately want to ‘stop this mayhem’.
They also added that they didn't want to 'shame clients for their choice of dog', but really wanted to 'stop this trend' or 'at least warn them before they get one that it's not what they expect'.
Danni King