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12 vets were asked what dog breed is ‘most dramatic’ for nail trims and one came out on top Credits: Social Media
By Ellissa Bain

12 vets were asked what dog breed is ‘most dramatic’ for nail trims and one came out on top

By Ellissa Bain

Clipping nails is a very different experience for each dog. Some let you trim them without a care in the world, while others find it a very traumatic experience.

Vets are used to dealing with all kinds of dogs, but there is one breed that seems to be the most hysterical when it comes to nail clipping. What do you think it is?

Close up of veterinarian's hands cutting nails to an adult dog, Woman's hands cutting nails to a labrador retriever dog
Close up of veterinarian’s hands cutting nails to an adult dog, woman’s hands cutting nails to a labrador retriever dog. Credit: KALA STUDIO (Getty Images)

‘Most dramatic’ dog breed for nail trims

A vet professional asked 12 other staff members at the practice where she works which dog breed is the “most dramatic” while trimming their claws, and most of them said the same thing.

Vet 1

Shih Tzu and pug

Vet 2

Pug

Vet 3

Pug

Vet 4

Husky and beagle

Vet 5

Pug

Vet 6

Pug

Vet 7

Corgi

Vet 8

Pug

Vet 9

Pug

Vet 10

Pug and husky

Vet 11

Pug

Vet 12

Pug

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‘I have 2 pugs and I can confirm’

10 out of the 12 vets said pugs are the most dramatic and pug owners are confirming this is 100% accurate in the comments.

“I have two pugs and I can confirm. My neighbor called the cops once because my pugs screams,” one person wrote.

Another added: “Pug mom, can confirm. Seven adults and an exorcist.”

Someone else revealed they once got charged an extra $18 by the vet because their pug was so difficult.

Another said the vet has to put their two pugs into a sling just to get their nails trimmed because they are “so dramatic” and scream.

However, the vet’s other answers, corgis, huskies and beagles, all sound very dramatic too.

One commenter said their husky has only ever had his nails trimmed once and “screamed like they were killing him”.

“I have a corgi who will confirm he HATES getting his nails trimmed. He screams and howls and has to have two techs to clip them,” said another.

Another said their puggle, a pug crossed between a beagle, is so dramatic that it takes two vet techs to clip his nails.

The American Kennel Club recommends handling your puppy’s feet and trimming their nails when they are young so they become accustomed to the process, reducing anxiety in later life. Use high-value treats or a lick mat with peanut butter to make the process more fun for them.