AFTER deciding that you'll be getting a dog, the next big decision to make is what breed to opt for.

From a German Shepherd or Dachshund to a Poodle mix, there's so many different varieties to choose from.

But if you're struggling, Dr Whitney Terrell, from Alabama in the US,  has taken to TikTok to reveal her top five.

In the clip, she begins: "This is my own personal preference from my own experiences. Also I am impartial to big breeds."

Straight in at number five is the Great Pyrenees.

"Now they don't necessarily do great at the vets, typically because they are herding dogs," she says. "They are out there with the goat sheep.

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"You have it with farm animals if they're actually doing a job, so a lot of them aren't used to being inside or around people, so they're not necessarily the best at the vet, but I love them but I've had several.

"They've been the best, best dogs – love them so much!"

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She then goes on to reveal that at number four is the German Shorthair Pointer.

"These are beautiful, super athletic, happy dogs," she explains. "I honestly don't think I've seen one that's not happy.

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"Definitely high energy though. You do not want to own these if you do not like adventure, taking them for walks every day, playing fetch – anything like that.

"These are energetic dogs – they need to be exercised or they will destroy stuff.

Love them, great dogs, beautiful dogs."

Coming in third is the Gold Retriver.

According to the vet, there's only a couple of reasons the breed didn't come in at number one.

"Love this breed," she enthuses. "They're so beautiful, so kind, a great family dog.

"This is a good first dog – especially for families. A good temperament, easy to train, love them!"

Dr Whitney then reveals that placing second is the mutt, mixed breed or strays.

"They're fantastic dogs," she explains. "They don't usually have as many genetic or hereditary problems like pure breeds do.

"They are thankful that they have a home. This is your dog that just wonders up and is with you from then on.

Those dog are just great. I highly recommend them…I mean they're just the best dogs – get one off the street, or go to your local shelter."

Finally,Dr Whitney reveals that in first place is the Basset Hound – or any kind of hound.

"They're smelly, they have a really deep loud bark, they can have ear, back, weight problems…

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"They can sometimes be a little crotchety at the vet but I love them. They're just so sweet."

The post has since racked up a whopping 989,000 views and been flooded with comments from social media users.

"Beagles and Bassets. The most loving loyal companions, ever. And SMART!! So smart it doesn’t even make sense," wrote one.

A second commented: "I’m definitely a mutt girl. We’ve rescued both of our babies. If I ever got a purebred, it would definitely be a Golden."

A third quipped: "Not me sitting here like say boxer say boxer… while covering 8 floppy ears in case you don’t."

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