Top Ten (10) Most Dangerous Dog Breeds

You may be right about this study but the difference is that those little ankle biters don't do as much damage to someone when they attack...I do totally agree with you. It also makes a difference in how you raise your dogs and the settings that you place them in. All to many time people put there dogs in harmful situations that may causse them to react in an aggresive way that will harm someone. There is and chemical embalace that causes some large dogs like pitts to act more aggresive. This disorder can be tested for and treated with medications.
All Breeds Have The Potential To Be Mean Or A Really Good Dog!!!! Just because you hear more about the large dogs in the news doesn't change that fact. I have been bitten by 3 dogs. One was a dolverman and the other two were very small mature breeds.

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Hi there - just browsing the net regarding this and came across this site. I was wondering where Border Collies come into this and you are the only person SO far that I have found that even mentions them. Mine is highly aggressive, very territorial, very protective over me. I am not alone either as my postlady has one the same - she has trouble taking hers for a walk as it is so aggressive with other dogs. Mine was fantastic at obediance classes and did the agility thing no problem whatsoever - he just hated the other dogs there. He has attacked so far a staff bull terrier, a rottie and a black lab. He is SO quick I don't think they stood much chance of getting hold of him - although in saying that he was a bit sore after the rottie incident - but that has made my one far far worse if he ever sees rotties (or big black dogs) when out now!!!
SO, I rank Border Collies amongst the 'could be very nasty' dogs. Although their bite to a human would not be as bad as a rottie. A friend has a pekinese which can be a nasty little so and so too.

My other dog is a greyhound which has in the past defended itself against attacks from other dogs (Mine on a lead versus a loose dog) An owner of such a dog(loose) had the nerve to 'have a go at me' when my greyhound made her dog yelp after tacking it to the ground. Just glad mine didn't shake it to death like she has done in the past - again when on a leash with rabbits when they've jumped into our path.

In all honesty, I feel totally safe with my Border Collie around the place. He is devoted to me totally. Majorly obediant. If I have guests, he wears a muzzle - just in case.

My family had a chow which hated my brother. Their labrador hated old men with walking sticks (But I think that is because my grandad must have either poked or walloped him in the past with his stick!)

Both my collie and greyhound are rescued dogs. Greyhound obviously an ex racing dog and collie I don't know any of his history so he may well have issues from the past with certain things but it is up to me to try and avoid situations if at all possible.

Concluding: I think all dogs have the ability to 'turn nasty' if provoked - and I agree with the vet who mentions that a big heavy dog's bite is going to have more clout than that of a toy poodle who weighs in at not more than a bag of sugar!

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Big dogs are WWWWWAAAAAYYYYYYYYY more genel than the little yapers!

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ok any dog can be mean any dog can hurt a person or other dogs like a pitt bull I have 3 and I love them its the ppl its all about how you train them and treat them you can train any dog, cat, any thing to kill or fight I think its so wrong how ppl think about the pittbulls I think the law should crack down on the ppl not the dog or the breed it breaks my hurt that ppl what to see there and talk down about a pitt I have had pitts my whole life and never had one prob out of them but like I said its the ppl not the breed

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I could care less about your facts and surveys if you never had an American Pitbull Terrier dont comment i have three female APBT's sitting next to me right now(Ending another myth that same sex APBT cant get along). I have never had a problem out of any of them. I dont want to hear your selective breeding talk either because I recently found out my tan blacknosed female's father was a grand champion fighter( FYI I dont fight them I bought her from a friend of a friend and got this info much later) and if you met her you would swear I was the biggest liar to ever live she is the furthest thing from human or dog aggressive. So if you haven't been privileged enough to have one i feel sorry for you and I would suggest you stop commenting on the dogs that I love so much.P.S This proves that with love,respect,and loyalty this is one of the best breeds out there,also most aggressive APBT are bred and trained in urban areas (Yes im black) and i doubt most of you commenting live or lived anywhere but the suburbs lol.

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my mum has a dalmation n best mate has a bishion. i have a staff n both will tell u my staff has the best nature of em all.the bishion the worst though will bite any stranger who tryes to touch it even kidds.dalmation not that bad but will attack if threatened in his house.my staff not at all agressive so daft it can be embarasing at times like when the cat is bulling him im rambaling here im sorry.i just cant stress enough how lovly pitt type dogs r when raised in propper enviroment

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I am a certified dog trainer, and I oppose these sites that post facts, because for every fact toward a breed you can find one that is different. So who is right and who is wrong? The truth is that many times it is not the owners or the breed itself; all too often you will find it started with the breeder. This is not because of abuse, puppy mills and backyard breeders often don't care on which dogs they breed as long as they make money. Many times you will find that 2 dogs that had over aggressive tendencies were breed. Which yes not all of the puppies will be aggressive, although some will and then this leads to the great debate of the owner’s. If the dog was properly trained, how the owner treated the dog, and was it properly socialized. All of which can play a factor, although many times in the case with pit-bulls they will not give a warning sign before an attack, and often these attacks can be fatal.
Pit-bulls are not a bad breed, but even today many breeders are still breeding them for their protection and fighting ability. If you mistakenly buy one from one of these breeders you may find yourself with a problem later on, some get lucky and get a good one out of that litter but I assure it is luck. Any breed can be dangerous not just the ones listed here, and sometimes even training will not be able to cure natural instinct, although it can go a long way in curving the behavior it still may lead to a disaster later.
The problem with pit-bulls and the other top choices listed here is their fatality rate, not at the number of bites but the number of kills. We all know that some of the smaller breeds have been known to bite at will, and again I take it back to breeding. I have raised Dobermans, Chihuahua, Labs, Golden retrievers, Staffordshire bull terriers, rat terriers and Sheppard’s. They all were big babies although the difference being was the puppy I started with, I watched my labs brother attack its owner without cause and they were raised very similar. So which one was the aggressive breed?
The breeders often make the mistake of thinking because the dog is nice with them that they should breed them. Most people don’t know what to look for when buying a dog and will often pay for their mistake. People should be looking at the breeder closely before buying their dogs, and never should you purchase a dog without meeting both parents and getting a history on their hips, and eyes, because sometimes pain and poor eye sight can cause a dog to turn.
As far as the American Temperament Test it is not a widely recommended test by trainers, because of the fact over 80% of all dogs passes the test, and The 12-minute test simulates a casual walk through a park. In a few instances, the dog is required to walk on usual surfaces. The test focuses on stability, shyness, aggressiveness, and a few other factors. Over 80% of all dogs pass, including pit bulls.12 The test is not performed without the dog owner present (unlike the AKC's Canine Good Citizen test). It also fails to evaluate the most basic scenario that leads to aggression: How a dog reacts when it sees another dog.
Everyone of any breed would tell you that it’s the owners, because they have had a good dog of that breed, or because of training. I believe all dog owners should go through basic obedience training with a trainer that enforces good behavior in dog training. So many people still hit their dogs, which teaches them nothing other than too look out because the owner is mad. Yes negative training can work, although it takes a lot longer than positive training. More times than not owners don’t know how to raise a dog, although many times the dog does not turn aggressive if it wasn’t already breed in. If you think you know how to raise an aggressive dog or a timid one, I would suggest rather than relying on luck gets expert advice, and before purchasing any breed seek the best breeders in your area. Make sure they only breed the bitch once a year and you can meet with both parents. Research will go a long way in getting you the best of that breed and avoid becoming another statistic.

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Wouldn't it be nice if everytime one of these little "ankle biters" bit someone, THEY made the local news???? I know more people personally that own APBT's(myself included) than I can count and not a single one of them have EVER been bitten. ON the other hand I personally know at least 10 people(myself included AGAIN) that have been bitten by small breeds. I would expose my throat to pitbull over a chihuahua ANY DAY! I agree with you totally in the belief that the smaller, more "family oriented" breeds don't get the negative attention they deserve. EVERY SINGLE dog on the planet has the potential to be aggressive.

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You make your point invalid by referring to Collies and Setters as Small Breeds...Collies are Large Breed...trust me, I have one. And, Setters are probably Large Breeds as well...they get to be 40-70 pounds...that is not Small.

You may have sold me on your point if you hadn't called Collies and Setters "beloved little dogs" My Collie is larger than most Labs.

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ATTS has nothing to do with what this post is about.

This post isn't purely about temperment.
Read the headline (its the bold large font that proceeds the article)
10 most dangerous (not the 10 most agressive)

Article states " All dogs can be potentially dangerous however some dogs are more dangerous than others. Various types of breeds can be considerably stronger and larger than a person of average size. Training, socialization and proper care can make a significant impact, however some dogs are by years of breeding more aggressive."

Some small dog breeds may have a much more agressive temperment, they may even be more likely to bite.
They may on average bite more frequently.

But there's just no way a bichon can inflict as much damage to a human as a German shepherd.

A small breed attacking a human is much easier to stop and contain than a large breed.

This article is using several factors, temperment, agression, SIZE, STRENGTH, LETHALITY OF ATTACK, and BITE CAPABILITY.

A pitbull attack is inherently more dangerous than a chihuahua.

Most large dogs are gentle giants, most little ones are a little more uppity.

Its neccesity.
Do you see strangers walking up to a presa canario and picking it up and getting right in its face? No! People approach big dogs with greater caution. These big guys are treated with respect and manners. Big dogs aren't forced to use their teeth in a reaction or attempt to correct stangers who have bad doggy manners.

Little dogs are frequently approached, coddeled, or petted. Strangers will even picl them up straight away and without any introduction.
Most people have no reservation in getting right up in a little dogs face. They don't approach with caution or respect.
Little dogs often have to let strangers know " hey your being rude, your not following doggy law, or with doggy manners, you are big and intimidating, your behavior is scaring me"

Honestly think of it from their view. Would you want a half ton gorilla (king kong) walking up to you and getting in your face?

The other problem, little dogs get rewarded for being aggressive.

If chihuahua is snapping barking or being agressive, people often comment "awh that's so cute he thinks he's a pitbull"
However if a pitbull snapped barked or acted aggressively they would be immediately reprimanded or corrected.

All I know is that while I would take a bichon bite over a boxer any day of the week I love dogs no matter how big or small or what breed they are.

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You are spot on with your comment no pet is born bad' but is only made that way by us humans
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THAT IS A MYTH PITS DONOT HAVE LOCK JAW. I HAVE 2 PITS NOW HAD 3 HE PASSED AFTER 13 YEARS HE WAS PERFECT NEVER HAD ANT TRAINING.THE PITBULL IS THE ONLY BREED FOR ME SO MISUNDERSTOOD. TO ALL THE IGNORANT PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER OWNED A PIT YOU NEED TO ZIP UP YOUR MOUTH UNTIL YOU HAVE OWNER ONE YOU CANT JUDGE.

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to nonono... The reason for your dogs attacking people in their yard is your fault. If you had socialized your dogs with strangers and random people in both their own home and other places this would not have happened. Any and every dog should be well socialized as a puppy. And since they can't take a trip to the dog park or petstore alone, it is up to you. You failed them not the other way around.

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When pit bull were first bred they were immediately "done away with" if they showed any aggression towards people. In the pit fights, the oponents would first bathe the other dog to prove that there was no poison on the dogs fur. People would be in the ring with the dogs as they fought. The breed was bred specifically to be loyal to humans.

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"Pit Bulls" aka: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Brindle Bulldogs, Bull and Terrier, Bulldogs, Half and Halfs, Old Family Dogs (Ireland), Pit Bull Terriers, Pit Dogs, Pit Terriers, Rebel Terrier, Staffordshire Fighting Dogs, Staffordshire Terriers, and Yankee Terriers. All the same dog.

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how come u no so much about dog fighting??? it is either caz u did ur resurch or u now some one in it or something like that...

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