Ben Simpson-Vernon, a vet in England, recently went viral with two TikToks. The first listed article five dog breeds he would never have chosen (sorry pugs), and second on the list five dog breeds he would choose. (Hooray, ham!) So of course he had to turn to our feline friends in the end.

Simpson-Vernon the newest video explains four cat breeds that he, as a veterinarian, would never have chosen. Three are due to health, but one is purely personal preference. He also emphasized that he will never be these breeds to buy because he would consider giving these cats homes if they were in a rescue situation where they needed to be adopted.

Read on.

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Bengal cats

Simpson-Vernon praises the Bengal cat for its beautiful coat, but points out that it is a hybrid of a domestic cat and a species of wild cat called the Asiatic leopard.

“So they’re still pretty wild in terms of their behavior and temperament,” he says, noting that the breed has earned a reputation as “quite aggressive” at the vet. He also notes that this intelligent breed needs a lot of stimulation and is not suitable for some families.

Sphinx cats

The Sphynx is a naked cat, and certainly one of the most unusual in the feline family. And this is where Simpson-Vernon stops being a vet and becomes a man with an opinion.

“They’re good cats. I just prefer cuddling with a fluffy one,” he says.

Scottish tabby cats

Scottish Fold cats certainly meet the Simpson-Vernon criteria for “fluffiness,” but it’s a health problem that gives them their distinctive ears. These “folded” ears are caused by a cartilage disorder, he says, and the same disorder is present in all the cat’s joints. This usually causes them to have painful arthritis at a young age. Simpson-Vernon even shows x-rays of a Scottish Fold compared to a normal cat, showing the difference.

“It’s just cruel and unfair to me, and I could never support breeding them,” he says.

Persian cats

His main choice is an elegant Persian cat.

“It’s because of how flat their faces are and how many problems they cause in terms of health and daily life,” says Simpson-Vernon. “People don’t realize that they have trouble breathing as badly as some people do flat-faced dog breeds.

The poor Persian is also prone to problems with the eyes and heart, kidneys and teeth.

“So overall they’re a bit of a health disaster,” he says.