As a veterinary nurse, Tess Nolan meets all types of dogs every day at the clinic.
So she knows better than most which breeds make great house dogs - and which ones come with challenges that potential owners should carefully consider.
Starting strong are the top five dog breeds she loves the most - including the family-favourite Golden Retriever and the well-behaved Poodle.
'These are the breeds that usually make the whole vet clinic run to the treatment area for a cuddle. And they are usually lower maintenance, less issue breeds,' Tess told Daily Mail.
The Aussie vet nurse said Golden Retrievers are the 'Main Characters' of the dog world.
'Usually happy to be there, wagging their whole body, and will do literally anything for a liver treat,' she explained.
The animal expert said Poodles are the 'smarty pants' of the ward because they are so intelligent and observant.
'Whether they are Toy, Miniature, or Standard, they usually sit perfectly for their IV catheters and look at you like they're judging your technique,' she explained.
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The next on her list is the Greyhound, which she describes as the 'literal Noodle Horses', meaning they are tall like small horses but slim like noodles.
Tess said the breed is 'surprisingly lazy' so they love lounging most of the day but they tend to have a sweet, calm temperament.
'They are very gentle, and have the best veins for blood draws. Plus, they look great in a procedural onesie,' she explained.
The 'Good Old' Labrador is another likeable breed on Tess' list.
'They are the stomach with four legs,' she joked, pointing out that they are food-driven dogs that are always hungry.
'As long as you have a snack, you have a best friend for life,' she said, adding: 'They make our jobs very easy.'
While Chihuahuas may be small and feisty, they are a breed popular among vets.
'They follow the '10 per cent dog, 90 per cent tremble/rage' rule. Tiny teeth, big opinions,' she said.
'We usually call for a 'towel burrito' the moment they hop on the scales.'
While there's a perfect dog for everyone, Tess said there are a few things you need to know about certain breeds to ensure you pick the right pet.
'While I absolutely love these next breeds, we definitely see some... unique medical, health or behavioural challenges with these guys,' she said.
The vet nurse explained that flat-faced breeds like the Pug, French Bulldog and Bulldog have breathing difficulties and skin conditions.
'Whilst I love them very much, we spend half our time making sure they are breathing okay and the other half cleaning out their face folds,' she said.
Tess said the Belgian Malinois is a 'beautiful breed' but they are not for relaxed home environments.
'They were bred for security... not so much family domestic life,' she said.
As they are a 'very high drive breed', the dogs have intense energy, focus and a strong need for physical activity so not ideal if you have a busy schedule.
While Huskies are intelligent, Tess said they are the 'king of back-chat', meaning they are vocal dogs, especially during a check-up at the vet.
'Trying to do a physical exam while a Husky tells you a 10-minute story about why they don't want their temperature taken is a daily struggle,' she said.
Finally, Tess said Shar Peis were among the dog breeds to avoid due to their painful skin infections - including entropion where the eyelids roll inward.
'They have the 'hidden danger' folds. Between the skin infections, entropion and the very stoic (read: suspicious) personality, you never quite know what they're thinking,' she explained.
'Plus, trying to find a vein under all those wrinkles is a professional sport.'
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