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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. After in depth research and analyzing the studies performed by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the CDC, and the Humane Society of the United States, we have compiled the top ten most dangerous dog breeds.
By: admin Posted: October 15, 2007
10. Dalmatian
Dalmatians are very protective dogs and can be aggressive towards humans. They are very active and need lots of exercise. They have very sensitive natures and an excellent memory. This bred is famed for their intelligence, indepedence, and survival instincts.
Weight: 40-70 lbs.
Origin: Yugoslavia
9. Boxer
Unlike their name suggest, these dogs are not typically aggressive by nature. They are bright, energetic and playful breed. Boxers have been known to be "headstrong", which makes it a bit difficult to train them but with positive reinforcement techniques, Boxers often respond much better.
Weight: 50-70 lbs.
Origin: Germany
8. Presa Canario
Originally bred to guard and fight with cattle, an attack by this dog has been described as hopeless for the victim. They are a guardian breed with man-stopping ability, incredible power and a complete lack of fear.
Weight: 80-115 lbs.
Origin: Canary Islands
7. Chow Chow
These dogs can be aggressive if poorly bred. The Chow Chow may appear to be independent and aloof for much of the day but needs constant reinforcement.
Weight: 50-70 lbs.
Origin: China
6. Doberman Pinschers
Dobermans are great guard dogs for their alertness, intelligence and loyalty. They can be agressive dogs when provoked. The typical pet Doberman attacks only if it believes that it, its property, or its family are in danger.
Weight: 65-90 lbs.
Origin: Germany
5. Alaskan Malamutes
These dogs are very energetic and active. If they are bored, they can become destructive. That's why this dog needs lots of exercise to be happy.
Weight: 75-100 lbs.
Origin: Nordic
4. Huskies
Very energetic and intelligent dogs. Not considered a good guard dog because of its personality characteristics and gentle temperament. A 2000 study of dog bites resulting in human fatalities in the U.S. found fifteen such fatalities (6% of the total) were caused by "husky-type" dogs between 1979 and 1997.
Weight: 44-66 lbs.
Origin: Alaska
3. German Shepherds
These dogs are intelligent and very alert. They are highly used by local authorities such as the police K-9 unit. German shepherds are known to be fearless and confident dogs.
Weight: 70-100 lbs.
Origin: Germany
2. Rottweilers
Rottweilers are known to be very aggressive dogs because of their keen territorial instincts. That's why they make great guard dogs.
Weight: 100-130 lbs.
Origin: Germany
1. Pit Bulls
A pit bull is a fearless dog that will take on any opponent. They will lock their jaws onto the prey until it's dead. Pit bulls have a reputation of mauling people to death and they are highly sought for dog fighting.
Weight: 55-65 lbs.
Origin: United States
Dogs most often make wonderful pets, however in certain circumstances, any type of dog can be dangerous. Even friendly dogs, can inflict great harm in the wrong circumstance.
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Anonymous
I found this informative and interesting. This article doesn't discuss politics or legality and it even stresses that 15 deaths is 6% of all of them since 1979. It is hardly fear mongering. It was purely informational and I already knew the top three. Don't get so defensive and think that people on the internet are as dumb as the people who watch Fox News. Noone is going to get shook from reading this.
oshen
There is a Dog Statistics done on every dog each year that shows what dogs are more aggresive than others. Are you ready? Don't believe me look it up. Atts - Amercian Temperament Test Society
Anything above 80% is good!!!!
Dalmation 81.8%, Husky 86.6%, German Shepard/ cop dog 83.5%, Rotts
82.6%, Mastiff 83.9%, American Pit Bull Terrier 84.3%, American Staffordshire 83.4%, Staffordshire Bull Terrier 85.3%, and Boxer
84.3 I don't know where they got there information but it's wrong.
Now the beloved little dogs..
Collie 53.3%, Bichon Frise 79.3%, Corgi 75.4%, Chihuahua 70.3%,
Dachshund 70.2%, Setter 75%, Schnauzer 75.5%, Lhasa Apso 69.2%
I think we can all see that the little ones are far more aggresive than the big ones. Wake up!! Do your research before you jugde.
ladydi
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.
ugocandygirl
you were bit by a dolverman?
doglover2
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!
a-shamrock4u
Mommy has had dogs all her life along with Daddy and they are of the same mind about this. There are no bad breeds just bad owners. Your little friend more than likely had issues with his prior owner and you just have to figure out what trigers the bad behavior. Border collies are arguably the smartest breed out there. They are high energy and need an outlet (or job) to get it out. Victoria would say that he needs a good distraction when you notice the bad behavior starting. Yelling or utherwise tensing up just feeds into it all. Try walking the other way when he sees another dog and at the same time reward his calm manor while walking the other way. Use this type od distraction/reward system with any other trouble areas and you will soon see a change.
tinypitbull
I DON'T HATE ON ANY BREED OF DOGS BUT MY PICK IS PITBULLS.ALSOME DOG AND I DON'T CARE HOW THE PITBULL HATERS FEEL. THEY CAN BE JUST AS GOOD OF A DOG AS THE REST. THEY HAVE BEEN BY OUR SAIDS SEENS BEFORE WAR WAR 1. PEOPLE REALLY NEED TO DO THERE RESEARCH IF THEY ARE GOING TO TALK BAD ABOUT THE BREED. THERE HAS BEEN SOME RESONT RESEARCH ABOUT PITBULLS AND LOCKED JAWS IT IS A MYTH. DOGLOVER2 I AGREE WITH U WERE IS THE COLLIES ON THAT LIST THEY WILL BITE IN A HEART BEAT. I GET TIRED OF PEOPLE DOWNING THE PITBULL ALL THE TIME THERE IS OTHER MEAN DOGS OUT THERE TOO.
shooter
Tinypitbull,
You (and doglover2) should try to remember to look at the title of the article you are responding to (Top Ten Most Dangerous Dog Breads) before you write a response. This title (Top Ten Most Dangerous Dog Breads) implies most damaging, when they do bite, not most likely to bite. All in all I agree with you that other dogs will bite as readily or possibly more readily than "pit bulls" however, you could bluster your case by citing examples of border collies that have killed a people.
I am a bit older than you and have 14 dogs now and own or have owned most of the breads listed in the article. I live on over 100 acres of land and have trained over 200 dogs for my self and other people. I’ve never been attacked but I respect the possibility of being attacked. All of these dogs are very dangerous do to the amount of damage they do when they do attack. As a dog handler and trainer, I have seen 8 attacks of others (mainly fools who thought there dog wouldn’t attack them) (one or two handlers who weren’t paying attention). My wife’s Chihuahua will attack but I don’t carry a gun to stop him. It is some of the dogs on this list I may one day have to stop forcibly. Remember, I deal with them every day. They know me and I know and love them but I may one day have to stop one from killing me or someone else.
The public is not worried about a one bite wonder but the dogs in this article do not just bite, let go, and retreat. Often they just keep coming until they are beaten off or killed. Don't just spout what you hear from other people. Do some research of your own and find a breed that is doing more damage than these dogs. In case after case these dogs are doing more damage and killing more often than other breeds.
Also, just as a future aid to your writings, your thoughts would carry more weight if you proof read your writing before posting. I think you mean sides when you write saids, War war 1 I believe is World War I, and resont is spelled recent. I also believe the form of there you mean is spelled their but you did use the correct form of too (I compliment you on a good beginning). A trick you can use is to cut and paste your writing to a word document and use spell and grammar check. This trick helps with spelling and grammar and I use it all the time. Remember this trick it will serve you well.
rebinyc
Follow your own advise if you're going to nitpick about someone else's grammar in a comment about dogs.
boelter13
i would also like to point out that pit bull is not a bread but a category of over twenty dog breeds. This makes for unfair statistics and it makes it very difficult for people to know when they are attacked by a dog that it in fact was or was not a 'pit bull'. The most important thing to know is that when they were bred in Europe, before coming to the US they were bred to fight. When a dog was born with a human aggression gene it was killed. They bred the dog to have animal aggression not human aggression. They make the best pets for young children and families. This is fact.
Leighton Gates
Thanks for your very informed observation. Years ago I raised American Bull Terriers and was and am still amazed at how little people know about them. That is other than the news media hype, which is rarely right about anything. My dogs (Pit Bulls) were mostly Purple Ribbon reg. and some were out of state champ fighting dogs, although I never fought them I did know those that did. At the time I owned rental property, of which most payed weekly. The tenants were afraid of the dogs so they sent there payments over by there children, the kids rode the dogs, pulled their tails (those that had them)and ears (all were cropped)and in over 15 years we only had one kid injured. The kid that was injured was knocked to the road when the Pit Bull greeted him (received minor scratches from the pavement), but within seconds he was up and riding the Pit. I was never bitten by a Pit even though I broke up many fights by simply stepping in and pulling them apart (not recommended for those faint of heart), as I said before I never fought them intentionally but from time to time they inadvertently got together. As a breeder I did not want my dogs scarred or hurt, so the first thing you learn is 1: Pits were bread to fight 2: Pits are very strong 3: Pits will not attack a person as they love people, however as with any animal (or person) they can attack under certain conditions. 4: As an E.M.T & Breeder I never saw a pure bread Pit attack anyone, although I have seen many other breeds attack people. 5: Never abuse or mistreat a Pit (or any other animal)as this can cause real problems, and a Pit is VERY STRONG . I hope this sheds a little light on Pits, treat any animal or person well and you will almost always be treated the same. Leighton
ilovemyminirexCoco
Big dogs are WWWWWAAAAAYYYYYYYYY more genel than the little yapers!
sunny_cruse
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
mizzbritt1
i agree i had a pit when i was born until i was 13 and thats how old i am now my dog never tried to harm an animal or human...it's the owner....that breed will act like that if the owner teaches it but that can be with all breeds of dogs if the owner teaches it like that so its not really fair that they ban pits when other dogs can act that way!!!!!im an animal lover and especially a dog lover!!!!!!!
ilovemyminirexCoco
I'm a dog luver to and I hate to see pitbulls being put down because their owner forced them to fight! :'(
Duthyrabsaresweet
ever-so true! why would people just make their dogs fight? they feel too! they have feelings, too! and im sitting right next to someone who stated "so? all cage to sleep, no probhe's just a dog! i can leave him outside all night, or in a small laundry room, no biggy!" waddup wit dat? granite, other than thet flaw, she's a great person,but STILL!
KAT
mrpitbull
hay thats so much bullshit l have had pits all mu lufe and l own 15 pits and guss what they are all trined to bite on commond are you guys saying my pits are bad because they have never biten any one so pits are not a dang dog but its people how have them and guss what guys in australia labs bite more people than any orher breed should the labs be up on the top ten dang list and for gods sake the people how dont have pits what the fuck would you know about them own one and have a say tell than shut yiour months
pitbulls_malamutes10
I own an alaskan malamute and two pit bulls, all pure breeds, and I've never ever had a problem with them. I've actually gotten a lot of comments that my three are really well trained for their breeds. If that's your dog in the picture it's really cute.
sammydooda95
the pictures of your malamutes are beautiful, i live in an alaskan village and they are all so beautiful but never have i seen one as pretty as yours
pitbulls_malamutes10
how did you get your pit bulls to stay still long enough to take picture, cause I can't get mine to stay still for anything, when I want to get a picture of them.
tamara
I HAVE 2 FEMALE PITS ONE IS 2MONTHS OLD AND THE OTHER 13 MONTHS. DO YOU HAVE 2 FEMALES TOGETHER? i HAD A MALE THAT DIED HE WAS GREAT WHEN HE PASSED I RESCUED MY COCO AND JUST RECENTLY I RESCUED MY KIKI WHO IS 2 MONTHS OLD. THEY ALWAYS SAY DONT HAVE 2 FEMALES TOGETHER BUT I FEEL IN
LOVE WITH THE 2 MONTH OLD AND HAD TO SAVE HER LIFE. I HOPE I NEVER HAVE
A PROBLEM IT WOULD BREAK MY HEART. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PITS.
mj
i wish i could have one... i cant wate 2 move out so i can get 1
Pitbull Lova24
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.
deck
Hi PL24
It good to hear you love your dogs and the breed lots on this site love them to, some may not that the same as any thing in life.
Deck
m smith
total agree with ya iv a black staff n live in wales great brittan n im white with 4 kidds haha these people fk right up in the heads.treated right a pitt is no diffrent to any other dog breed
malinois-pitmom
I find it very amusing that out of all the ignorant comments saying that APBTs are vicious or dangerous, there are none that say they've been bit by one! My pit and malinois are very well behaved and the only way either would "attack" anyone would be with kisses. And if you're wondering what a malinois is.... it is the typical K9 dog used by law enforcement. APBTs are the best breed ever and I have seen numerous elderly people in my city walking their pits with no problems. The little dogs are always the ones causing problems and lunging at people AND other dogs. I am a dog trainer and have been bit by numerous little dogs. I have yet to be even growled or snapped at by a pit bull.
bdavis
i have an american pit bull as well and my sisters (who are 5 and 6 years old) climb all over him and he doesnt care. and the comment in the top ten that pit bulls lock there jaws is a HUGE MYTH!!! the truth is that the jaws of any pit breed are very week and the muscles are weeker in a pit breeds then in a golden retrievers.
pit breeds are very eager to please their owners and those that fight or attack are trained to do so.
mj
wow so it is a myth that they have locked jaws i never know...WOW!!!
Kcane
Although that is true, that dsont mean that pitbulls dnt have a naturall ferociosness sometimes. As Twocents Stated pitbulls have a nack of trning on there owners for no reason.
tamara
I HAVE 2 FEMALE PITS ONE IS 2MONTHS THE OTHER 13 MONTHS THE LITTLE ONE IS THE BOSS I HOPE THEY GET ALONG WHEN THEY GET OLDER. I WAS HAPPY TO READ YOU HAVE 3 GIRLS AND THEY GET ALONG. I HAD A FEMALE WHO PASSED AWAY SEVERAL MONTHS BACK I HAD HIM FOR 13 YEARS HE WAS PERFECT SO WHEN HE PASSED A RESCUED MY COCO WHO WAS 3 MONTHS AT THE TIME AND IS NOW 13 MONTHS SHE IS GREAT VERY SUBMISSIVE LOVES ALL ANIMALS AND PEOPLE GOES TO THE DOG
PARK AND GETS BIT BY A GOLDEN RETRIVER MY COCO DID NOTHING BACK JUST LAID THERE. I JUST RESCUED A 2 MONTH OLD BLUE NOSE BEFORE THE POUND KILLED HER THE ONLY PROBLEM I SEE SO FAR WITH HER IS SHE IS VERY AGGRESSIVE WHEN I GIVE HER BEEF BONES. SHE IS NOT AGGRESSIVE WHEN FOOD IS AROUND AND TOYS I DONT GET IT. I HOPE TO FIND A GOOD DOG TRAINER TO HELP ME OUT. THANKS FOR LOVING PITS THERE THE ONLY BREED FOR ME.
mj
amen... people need 2 stop hateing on surten breeds and i am not talking about some of the people on here.. i am talking ingeneral....
husky_germanshepherd
I totally agree with you...I personally have both a husky and a german shepherd and they are the two sweetest animals i have ever encountered. My friend runs a pittbull rescue and i have had experience with most of the above breeds I have to say that most of the breeds on the list are only aggressive when raised that way....if an animal is raised to fight then they will be agressive but all of the above breeds are fully capable of being family oriented if brought up that way....punish the deed not the breed people!!! I have been refused places to live because both of my dogs are on "the list" I think this is ridiculous to have this list....someone who has nuthin better to do with their time had to have come up with the idea. I am a firefighter/emt....and i have been on plenty of dog bite calls and i have beenbitten while i was on calls...but the reason i was bitten was bcuz i wasnt paying attention and i made contact with the dogs ownner....and not to pin it on a breed but it was a toy dog that bit me. And over 90% of the dog bites i have run on...the dogs had rabies or heartworms or some other condition to make them anxious or aggressive...its not thier fault they have hypothyroidism juss like it wouldnt be our fault...i am a member of the SPCA and i firmly believe that every animal deserves a chance...and should not be labled because of malicious activities on the owners part...
triciaAPBTLOVER
I have a pit to and i just wathced animal planet and the fact is pits are not even is top three on the worse attack dogs or most likey it is one german shepard second chow chow and third golden retriever. i know the last one sounds weird but if they are not trained as puppies about bitting they will become attack dogs and this is because with thier soft mouth the bite feels good to them. and this is all fact.
And my pit is a male and he likes other males
sammydooda95
i have 4 retreivers and they will take your hand and sorta joggle it in their mouths its doesnt hurt but i found it strange until your post. thanks
sam
m smith
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
Thornton
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.
tamara
WHY BY FROM A BREEDER WHEN THERE IS ALOT OF GOOD DOGS AT THE DOG POUND THAT NEED A HOME BEFORE THEY GET KILLED. YOU CAN BY FROM A BREEDER AND STILL END UP WITH A DOG THAT HAS PROBLEMS. TAKE THE CHANCE AND RESCUE A
PITBULL WHO NEEDS MORE HELP THEN ANY OTHER BREED. I AM ON MY THIRD PIT AND LOVE THE BREED DO NOT NO THE PARENTS AND NO NOTHING ABOUT THEM. MY 13 MONTH OLD FEMALE IS THE MOST SOCIAL BUTTERFLY IN THE WORLD. COC IS A CHOCOLATE BROWN NOSE PITBULL FEMALE WHO I RESCUED AND IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH LUCK OF THE LITER I HAD TO TEACH HER WHAT IS WRONG AND WRIGHT.
amandaRose
My bro has one shes a red nose brindle. and i have one of her pups hes a white and black on the black its brindle and on the white its spots but in this town there so racial agent pit bulls its not funny u have to walk them with a 4ft leash and a muzzle on i cant even chain him up out front because he mite bite someone they say. when he was 2months old i took him walking with me and i got in trouble because he was a pit and didn't have a muzzle on him. and its hard to find a muzzle that small. and even in a cage they have to have concrete flooring and a 6ft with something on the top of the cage so they cant get out and on top of that a chin holding them to there dog house so if u open the cage they cant get out. its not the breed of the dog its the way they are raised don't punish every pit-bull due TO THE DUMB OWNERS OF SOME OF THEM!!
mdaughdrill
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.
collielvr
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.
divadelamort
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.
Dsuna
I own a Rottweiler and a Rat Terrier. While my rottie may knock you down, she's just gonna lick your ears and face off. My rat terrier on the other hand will chew your feet off at the ankles.
My rat terrier was a rescue ( I actually SAW a guy beating her and took her ). My rottie I got at 8 weeks old from an experienced and knowledgable breeder.
I have previously owned a wolf/chow mix, another rottie ( another rescue btw ), a dobie/sheperd mix and a rottie/chow mix. The ONLY dog I've ever owned that was aggressive is the rat terrier.
My previous rottie used to lay curled up around my daughter who was a newborn infant at the time (she's almost 15 now ).
The ONLY training my dogs have ever had was basic obedience. To say that a certain breed is more dangerous because of size is a load of BULL.
ANY dog can be vicious due to many factors. Inbreeding, breeding to fight, and abuse are just a few. A dog that was bred to fight has a chance to produce vicous offspring. The same dog may also produce very calm, very loving offspring. Inbreeding and abuse are more likely to produce a vicious dog of ANY breed.
"Attacks" by small dogs usually aren't reported in the news because they don't make the same "great copy" as an "attack" by a large dog. They're not as sensational. Reports on dog attacks also almost NEVER give the background of the incident or the full story. Some are even grossly MIS-reported.
I'm totally fed up with people saying that certain dogs are more naturally inclined to be vicious. It's ALL a complete load of BULL!
lilsusie783
With what you said in mind did you know that chihuahuas hold the leading number of vetrinary bites? Also Tests that have been done comparing the bite pressure of several breeds showed pressure PSI (per square inch) to be considerably lower than some wild estimates that have been made. Testing has shown that the domestic dog averages about 320 lbs of pressure per square inch. Recently Dr. Brady Barr of National Geographic conducted a comparative test between a Pit Bull, a Rottweiler, and a German Shepherd. The Pit Bull had the LOWEST PSI OF THE THREE. Now here is another fact The American Canine Temperament Testing Association is an organization that titles dogs for passing its temperament test. The test consists of putting the dog into a series of unexpected situations, some involving strangers. The dog fails the test if it shows any signs of unprovoked aggression or panic around people. Of all dogs that take the test, 77% on average pass. But among pit bulls who take the test, 95% on average pass--one of the highest passing rates of all breeds. So riddle me this how come based on "temperment, agression, SIZE, STRENGTH, LETHALITY OF ATTACK, and BITE CAPABILITY" is Pitt bull the leading breed?
lilsusie783
With what you said in mind did you know that chihuahuas hold the leading number of vetrinary bites? Also Tests that have been done comparing the bite pressure of several breeds showed pressure PSI (per square inch) to be considerably lower than some wild estimates that have been made. Testing has shown that the domestic dog averages about 320 lbs of pressure per square inch. Recently Dr. Brady Barr of National Geographic conducted a comparative test between a Pit Bull, a Rottweiler, and a German Shepherd. The Pit Bull had the LOWEST PSI OF THE THREE. Now here is another fact The American Canine Temperament Testing Association is an organization that titles dogs for passing its temperament test. The test consists of putting the dog into a series of unexpected situations, some involving strangers. The dog fails the test if it shows any signs of unprovoked aggression or panic around people. Of all dogs that take the test, 77% on average pass. But among pit bulls who take the test, 95% on average pass--one of the highest passing rates of all breeds. So riddle me this how come based on "temperment, agression, SIZE, STRENGTH, LETHALITY OF ATTACK, and BITE CAPABILITY" is Pitt bull the leading breed?
joeydahip
Hey hows it goin? I recently had the police caled to my home because my pitbull buddy reportedly bit someone. no ticket was wrote because my dog was in his yard and the skin of the "victim" wasnt broken. Then yesterday when I had left to go grocery shopping I had forgot that I had left the gate open so I got a call stating that my dog was loose and that he had charged an officer, this is highly unlike my dog! I recieved a ticket for having a dangerous animal at large, the cop had a shotgun barrel in my dogs mouth, saying the dog bit the barrel, at the ttime that this happened my dog was again in his yard. I am obviously guilty for having him at large for not being responsible and closing the gate, but hes far from dangerous. Which brings me to why I am writing you, you had pretty good insight on the A.V.M.A. info via CDC but is there anything else you can give me that will lead me to better information as well??? I have been looking and am at a wall anything will help thanks.
lilsusie783
what info are you looking for
spectreinc
I do believe that oshen is right. There nore more worse dogs out there then just (big dogs) I can prove you all wrong I have a one year old pit. that Doesn't have aggresive side to her and still has not tried to bite any one. So do your research before you jugde on what type of dogs are aggresive. It all depends on how they are raised and treated, Treat a dog with repect and you will get repect from them.. But still show then dispalin when they need it...I neaver had a dog turn on me in anyway shape or form.. So for those to say that (big dog turn eazy) come and see mine and ill prove you all worng. This is the 4th pit that I have had.(So do your Research before you jugde)
haley
their is no such thing as a dangerous dog... its the owner. if the dog is raised right it will be a wonderful dog. and just to inform everybody their is no such thing as 'locking jaw' its just a myth.
deck
You are spot on with your comment no pet is born bad' but is only made that way by us humans
Deck
tamara
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.