Across all those millions of dog owners who don't train their dogs, the dogs most likely to be aggressive are the ones you see above. I have a 9 year old long haired chihuahua and a 3 year old jack terrier. Researchers from University of Pennsylvania, along with 6,000 dog owners were studied and surveyed. Before all you Dachshund owners start experiencing the same fears as pit Luckily it didn't get her eyes, nose, or neck. not have asked for a sweeter natured dog who loves every body. PLEASE HELP! He only barks because he know people are scare of big dogs. I own both breeds, love them both, and they have been trained well. If you are uncertain about a pit bull's pedigree, do a background check before you choose it as a family pet. We didnt even use a leash most of the time. The worlds 1st They have been used as carriage dogs, guarding passengers as well as cargo, since the late 18th century. window.open(x, 'largeimage','menubar=yes,status=no,scrollbars=yes,toolbar=no,resizable=yes,width=800,height=700,left=50,top=50'); Dobermans are VERY smart and they are strong-willed and they need a firm NOT, (and I stress this) abusive hand. The Siberian Husky originated in Siberia, where they were used to pull sleds over long distances in cold climates. The Dalmatian is listed by the AKC as a medium-sized dog in the working group. To me all dogs can turn on u i have had dalmations that have turned min pins that have turned and several others that have done the same if i made this list chow chows would be number one and so on i dont trust that breed at all my papaw lived by sombody thag had two they bit several people and killed my papaws lil poodle in my papaws own yard there were times my pawpaw couldnt come out of his own house cause they were in the yard and trying to attack him..... Siberian huskys neber had one but my mom did when she married my dad and i was a baby i was told he was protective over me and would be very careful around me all around good dog never showed any aggression.... my mom owned a doberman as a kid and that dog was her best friend never bit her or anybody else in the house but showed aggression towards people she didnt know.... we had a cow dog when i was six and it was as mean as a rottweiler like we had to keep him in the bathroom when somebody visited and nobody could step out of their ride until we put him up a cow dog now .... heres my order of the most aggressive and this is my opinion and one of the breeds are a small breed 1. This vicious beast, despite enjoying a good reputation, is at the very top of a list of 33 dog breeds that were rated for their aggression in a study that analyzed the behavior of thousands of dogs. Only with my permission! I hope you have a Happy New Year! So people see a jerk walking a pit bull and a dog becomes aggressive and they just assume it is just an aggressive breed. Thank You for sharing information about the Golden Retriever. As you know, this would make them most likely fail the test. Turquoise, my Angel Doberman, has been my Amazing Service Dog for 6 yrs now. There are many large dogs that would eat a chicken and most people eat chicken too we just have someone else someone else kill it for us. But I won't be biased. And only one of my dogs has been at all aggressive, and that was only towards a service man that went into my backyard when I wasn't home. It was introduced in Europe by the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. Dachshunds, my parents owned them for years and bred them, as a kid they were my brother and my constant companions, and while I moved on to GSD'S my brother stuck with the Dachshund, I agree 100 percent with a couple of comments Dachy's are the sweetest of dogs, they are willful and require consistent training, again it's the owner not the dog, we have owned combined in our family from Collies (Scotch and Border) to Dachy's to GSD'S and bitzas never had a bad one, one must ask why all our dogs have been great and TBH most peoples dogs are sweet and great and only a few a in the news for bad behaviour, the answer is simple it is the people who own them. This is a breed that in Victorian times was the “nanny dog”, chosen to watch over children. I think it's how you treat and raise you animals. Elizabeth Goldie-Scot on September 10, 2019: I am afraid I find your list of aggressive dogs very misleading and not. There ARE criminals. Back in 1996, I conducted a study of over 6000 people in which I was able to show that a personâs personality predicted the breed of dog that they would most ⦠I have a lot of pitbulls and they are so loving and caring. But you pay for it. When in reality it is just an aggressive owner who probably mistreats his dog anyway. They are very energetic dogs and need a good place to release some of this energy. My experience has been that it is almost impossible to find a dog or human aggressive Coonhound, Beagle or Flat Coat. Hey LOL, look it up! Behavior such as teasing the dog comes to mind as a top reason: other studies show that in most dog bite cases, the kid started it. To have a good canine companion you have to treat and raise it correctly. TheWinstonChurchill on November 08, 2019: Odd how often “research” doesn’t equal any truth or advancement of knowledge. The chow chow is listed as a medium-sized dog in the non-sporting group with the AKC. Dogs are registered every year with the govt and transfer of ownership is greatly restricted. Now my Jack Russell mixed now he love kids and the friendlies thing ever. However, what I will say is that EVERY single dog breed can be aggressive without proper care and training. The author did their research as you should do yours. BOTH of them are well mannered, housebroken since 3 months of age and have the best temperment for "aggressive" dogs. Owners of 67 dogs temperament tested and subsequently adopted from one No good breeder would be offended by being questioned about their dogs, or by asking to meet their dogs away from the pups. So I am an owner of 2 Pitties, and i have had pits my entire life. Husky breeder here. These dogs were puppies when I got them and were raised with my children and other pets...didn’t matter. I will be a Doberman owner for the rest of my life. The American Staffordshire Terrier i find that very misleading they are considered nanny dogs because of how well they temperament is with children, i have one, he is the sweetest thing so your telling me there monsters but yet, he plays with kittens and ferrets all days and has a love for other animals. Of course she was trained as a Service Dog, however, they didn’t train her to catch me when I fell, or put me on my bed & cover me up, or tuck me up like a burrito & lay on me until I was done having a seizure so I couldn’t hurt myself, or wake me up or alert me during the day when it was medication time..... so so many things my angel just decided she wanted to do for me out of pure amazing love. The world's 1st The exact origin of the Dalmatian has not been confirmed. Its so sad that people want to blame the breed. They are a very intelligent breed and were the first to be used as guide dogs for the blind. Yeah she was aggressive with cats but that’s only because she didn’t grow up with them! Chihuahuas, The Rottweiler gets its name from the small town of Rottweil in Germany. Shameful! It does not help shelters that are trying to find homes for dogs that have been abandoned and abused. Dog attacks are so rare, 99% of all dog bites are preventable. This study was already done by 3 reputable societies. For example, when I took my boy to the vet check up a veterinarian offered him a treat but he wouldn’t even look at it or touch it!! The Flat Coat was exuberant about meeting everything/one he met. Both breeds fall under the pit bull category and are usually one of the nicest dogs around. Well, for the conclusion he clearly states that it is how the dogs are treated. They are not a backyard dog and want to be with their owners. They also like being dominant and will test for dominance in their homes. If you train your dogs properly and you, yourself present as a stable person, then your dogs will present themselves the same. I have a chow chow, she is the most loving dog. Sheila Brown has done her research and explained the criteria (the temperament test) she's used to produce this list, but most of these posts are petty and biased... We get it - you love your dog breed - and that's cool, but just because your mutt is harmless doesn't mean the breed is suitable for an environment with children, unsocialized and untrained... get some objectivity people! :). Highlights: Loyal, Protective, Affectionate. He loves people alot too. He is a very well behaved dog. Doberman Pinscher 5. function enlarge(x) { More than 50% of dog bites involved similar dog breeds. Yes, when a pit bull bites it can be deadly, they do a lot of damage. Australian Cattle Dogs. Person who is awesome on September 22, 2019: And i have 2 Jack Russell terrier named Hugo and Monty. All of these dog breeds are great! they are not lions or anything that's in the wild. If every dog was perfectly trained and constantly supervised there'd be no bad dogs. So chihuahua haters BACK OFF!! the study, said smaller breeds might be more genetically predisposed I owned a chow and he only ever TRIED to attack someone once when i was walking him alone at night and some guy tried to walk up to me. But maybe you can help get other people to stop posting these. Because training (or lack of training) and how the dog was previously treated can make a huge difference in the personality of any dog, doing some type of background check would be a good idea. So instead of going by what people say about these amazing dogs go meet a few of them. This world is doomed! This vicious beast, despite enjoying a good reputation, is at the very top of But I believe that’s because of the experience he had in the past. They come, bite your foot, you kick them and they go away. There are many other GREAT breeds out there. This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. We had a rabbit that would climbed all over him that we got when he was older and he never bit him.....he would growl at him and throw him, because the rabbit wouldnt leave him alone and then just get up and walk into my room and close my door, my daughter was also around him in his older age and she did what she wanted to him. The Std Poodles were neutral with everything. Many seek answers to this question. However, the AVMA did not recommend labeling dogs as biters based on their breeds. but when we out at the dog park so sweet they can be and they love children, my German shepherd his a baby himself that is my shadow wherever I go he's there. Dogs are a lot like humans. either) is misleading. Aggressiveness is especially true for small size dogs. authorities (a large bun, perhaps? I have a very large (80kg) German shepherd, who's extremely friendly to people when we're out for a walk, but very protective of the house and his "pack" when he's at home. I have also done research on this subject. The “Russell” terriers are all very energetic and stubborn dogs. I have 9 chihuahuas and all of them are nice. I love dachshunds but I never thought they were aggresive. online dog-news, (TheDogPress.com) bites of big dogs are more likely to get reported, they are generally Wells and her colleague Peter Hepper, also of Queen's University Belfast, recruited 147 dog owners from obedience classes in ⦠German Shepherds are often owned by people who train them to protect property, hence their hostile behavior towards strangers). And I mean neither dogs nor owners are sure about their name. Too many people get a dog because of how they look or think they are cool without knowing how to handle or train them. window.open(x, 'largeimage','menubar=yes,status=no,scrollbars=yes,toolbar=no,resizable=yes,width=800,height=700,left=50,top=50'); All dogs just need a firm but living hand to guide them. The Jack Russell terrier breed is not recognized by the AKC due to opposition of the breed's parent societies. Disclaimer ~ ii Health Disclaimer ~ I wish more people saw that and understood that they’re not all bad dogs :). I realize you posted this many years ago. According to ⦠Pit Bulls and Rottweilers scored about average to below average in the study. Secondly, we currently have enough racial tension in this country. Protective aggression IS a real thing. People get scared when they see him, but he had never ever shown aggression towards a human and he will wag his tale and go with anyone. The study found the Dachshund to be the most aggressive breed The results of the study found that âone in five dachshunds have bitten or tried to bite strangers, and a similar number have attacked other dogs; one in 12 have snapped at their owners.â The Doberman is a very intelligent breed and has been used mainly as guard dogs and for police work. Some of these dog breeds are actually aggressive but it is all how you train and treat the dogs. it was found that 40.9% exhibited lunging, growling, snapping, and/or Outside of the relative bubble of people who actually train their dogs there are millions of people with dogs that barely know their own name. site by and for dog show judges (TheJudgesPlace.com) They are not as there are some differences. It was really awesome. Sometimes aggression can be fear, so if you don't want your dog to be aggressive towards other dogs you have to socialize them and it goes the same with people. They would appreciate someone that cared about where they were getting their pup from, if they have an issue with their dogs meeting new people that could be a red flag in relation to the dogs temperment. Or maybe you like the ones that are some of everything.! Not a pup. The Jack Russell’s origin began in England where they were primarily used for fox hunting. The number of dogs tested per breed varies greatly, so the percentages may be skewed. Breeds with the lowest percentages are ones that frequently showed signs of aggression, panic, or extreme shyness during the test. }, WHY some breeds are better for certain age and activity levels.1. Because they do not like strangers, they bark often and can be good as an alert-style watch dog. She just scared him half to death. Omg apparently noone reads the article before commenting! They are the sweetest dogs who give kisses galore and would not ever becone aggressive to anyone unless provoked to do so just like any dog! He is so nice and loves meeting new people. The Dalmatian can be reserved with other dogs and needs to be socialized at an early age. Comprehensive dog bite statistics; % of children/elderly bitten. ), I love huskies and me and my brother have 5. They have also been used as rescue dogs. This can lead to behavioral issues. As someone who worked as a vet tech for 15 years I agree with most of the dogs on this list, especially the chihuahua, Dalmatian, chow, rottie, and husky. Maybe try writing on a different subject. Not anyone else. It has also been noted that they do not have good peripheral vision, so they can be easily startled. The best dogs I ever had. The study included questioning 6,000 dog owners. {2} 4.5 million reported dog bites per year but only 20% sought medical treatment. His view reflects the importance of seeking out the truth beyond mere numbers and statistics. They are medium-sized dogs included in the terrier group and can weigh between 55 to 65 pounds. Any one having them as companions are not "namby pambies"! Sure they might have a strong prey drive, but my Chihuahua did too. biting after adoption. I think some people on here are being a little harsh. Most research into canine aggression up to now has focused on dog bites, Rottweiler 7. Anton Gully, thank you for sharing your knowledge. After pulling my dog off him I apologized, and as soon as I’ve tried to offer any help to the man he end up running. Breeds scoring low for aggression included I just wish some dog owners knew how easy training can be. They can range in size from 8 to 32 pounds. I’ve had huskies and my male was way more aggressive then my female, to the point I could not be around him with my children around. The point I'm making is that the behaviour of dogs, are the direct result of their training. Complete rubbish!!! @Laurel: The article is NOT inaccurate. public web-site (TheDogPlace.org) from He did ok with the kids but then turned on my 5 year old girl. Because we don't hurt them! are not reliably exhibited during temperament testing using this Do alittle research before posting a comment. This study also provides statistical facts as to which breeds really are aggressive. All dogs are special in their own way. 10 Most Aggressive Dog Breeds: Temperament Ratings and Information 1. The pit bull does not just 'go away' like the yorkie... hence, your logic is flawed. Once you make that bond with a Doberman you will never have a more loyal, loving and protective 'child'. Many of those dogs go in those tests already scared or afraid. Weird mix I know. BC ran, Staffy sustained severe bites but chased off coyotes. All it does is keep people from adopting dogs that desperately need homes and are perfectly adoptable. The dachshund comes in both long and short hair and can be any color. I have had two American Eskimos puppies. They match two aggressive dogs, hoping for more aggressive pups. If you don't train them they will be out of control. to bite strangers, family and other dogs. Dogs from professional breeders who care and take time to find the right match for breeding rarely have aggressive dangerous pups. I also have a pitbull and he is the best most lovable dog ever. The only reason Pitbulls are on here is because of there reputation i'm telling you now pits are big baby's that love people and attention. I am sorry, but ya'll, read the whole thing! Some of you have mis-understood the point of this article. It will only be aggressive if you teach it to be or if you mistreat it. Is it a good idea to have a dog / any dog around when a senior member in the family is a paranoid-schizophrenic for over two decades? Studies have shown that it is poor socialization, abuse, neglect and un-neutered males cause 86% of dog involved fatalities. Matt Shaw from United States on November 08, 2019: Not all are aggressive mine is mot aggressive at all, In my experience chihuahuas are the worst. He would kill any animal he could get to . Therefore, the percentages cannot fully represent the aggression level of an entire breed. My dads is 2yrs oldand mine is 1yr old and are the sweetest dogs even with my 1yr old daughter. Just kidding, of course. She didn’t run the tests and it’s not based on her opinion, she only posted the results. He was family but I will never trust a Pitt again. I currently have my 4th and 5th ones. I think you should not determine dogs on little accidents that have happened before also I have 2 huskies and 1 cockapoo and they are the nicest dogs ever they treet my cockapoo like parents. While there are breeds with even lower percentages than the ones mentioned in this article, I've decided to limit the list to 10 breeds that are most frequently ranked as highly aggressive (i.e., these are breeds that are most commonly considered "aggressive" or "dangerous" and/or are included on breed-specific legislation). They are very temperamental and are not known to be child-friendly dogs. None of these four breeds made the top of this list. in five have attacked other dogs, and one in 12 have snapped at their owners, according to the study, which was reported in the London Telegraph. This article falsely states that ASTs are the same as APBTs. I have yet to find a country that has banned chihuahuas or dachshunds. My friend has a german shepherd that bite my face. According to the ATTS, the test "focuses on and measures different aspects of temperament such as stability, shyness, aggressiveness, and friendliness as well as the dog’s instinct for protectiveness towards its handler and/or self-preservation in the face of a threat.". Breeds that scored lowest for aggression included Bassett hounds, golden retrievers, Labradors, Siberian huskies. That can be said of a few breeds though. The biggest issues these breeds have are the wrong people breeding for the wrong reasons, primarily just doing it to "make money" and throwing any pair together without careing about the importance of quality in the breed, or even knowing the physical and mental standard expected. educates everyone on quality purebreds. Thirdly, have owned Shih Tzus and Dobermans for 25 years. The German Shepherd is a medium-sized dog included in the herding group of the AKC. American Staffordshire/Pit Bull Terrier 10. ⦠A lot of people don't, and a lot of dogs don't need much more than walking at heel and figuring out what NO means. :) hard to believe but true. Hi I had a husky and she was the most kind and sweet dog in the world! With the rise of a culture of gangs, illegal drugs etc, the pit bull became the dog of choice for the lowest members of society. Labs and Pits tested as the 2 nicest breeds. You and EVERYBODY you know has never seen X-breed of dog do anything aggressive, so that must mean that breed isn't aggressive? I have known many smaller dogs that were more aggressive than a pit bull. All these dogs were are of gentle temperament and show no aggressor at all. (My opinion. I love pits and I think BSL is useless, damning good dogs. Because "strong avoidance" is considered a failure, the ATTS test may not be an accurate measure of aggression alone. They've been great with cats and other dogs. Milan strongly believes that "the most dangerous dog in the world is the one that has been made that way by a human.". But my kids can bug and play with our female husky just fine with never a problem. The Danes were sweet but were protective of the home. Play time is awesome and relax time is the best. They can be devoted to the point of jealousy and may bite or snip at someone coming too close to their owner. Sweet, playful, stoic with overly rough children, yet still protective of home and family if threatened. This has resulted in the recognition of the Parson Russell terrier instead. One is raised poorely and one is not, they are gonna be nearly totally different people. 6.2 million car accidents p/year, 50% of those involved are permanently injured. ), it should be pointed out that, as a They have also been used in groundhog and badger hunting. There is a breed out there for everyone. Dalmatian 6. The breed originated in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, thus its name. But, this might occur for several reasons: itâs easier to let small dogs get away with being aggressive, because the consequences of a nippy chihuahua are not the same as with a nippy mastiff. Then about a year later I decided I wanted a male husky. We have 2 blue nose pit bulls, and an English Bull Terrier and my moms inside chihuahua... my pit bulls are great they get along with other dogs and kids no problem although they are huge And big headed make great pets they just look intimidating... and my bull terrier gets along with my pit bulls and great with people but just wants to kill any other dog or animal which just has to do with there breed... And my moms chihuahua horrible she’s aggressive hates kids bites all of our dogs and friends for no reason she’s a mini bomb and barks like crazy these dogs are not good for kids the only person that chihuahua likes is my mom... want a great dog get a pit bull they are intelligent protective and very tolerant with kids and animals. Akitas should be on this list too. Pits are people dogs and leaving them chained or alone in a yard is heartbreaking to them. They have a very strong, protective instinct towards their masters, but if raised with strong leadership and good owners, they can get along with children as well as other dogs. Dogs are a reflection of their family environment and training. It is heartbreaking that over 80% of most shelter dogs are pit bulls and most die there. They are good with children, but if not given enough attention by their master, they can develop some behavioral issues. The results of both studies were quite similar, apparently relied upon some of the same study materials. I hate these “lists” that give them such a bad reputation. The world's 1st It's the Chihuahua. Chow Chow 4. to 71.2%. After I read most of the comments, I noticed that people have been saying, "It is not the breed that makes it aggressive it is how they are treated." Please, don't accuse somebody of this until you read the whole post, thank you. Firstly, surveys don't exclude the people who've had bad pet experiences but comment sections like this do. I read the article. The chihuahua is considered to be one of the oldest dog breeds in America. I’ve got a 2 year old Siberian Husky, and from my personal experience my dog can get very territorial with other dogs and can get quite alert when he sees a stranger talking or approaching me and sometimes can let out some barks. Rottweilers are territorial animals, and they can be aggressive with other dogs. However they did nothing about people who are dangerous and aggressive and who would eagerly want to have a pit bull and mistreat it until it becomes aggressive. We don't need to be perpetrating any type of breed tension with dogs. I have Progressive MS & she wakes me up for medication time, she reminds me to eat, she gets my clothes, helps me walk, she does my PT with me-makes me when I’m not feeling up to it (the dr did it all around several dog type toys so it’s Our Play Time 2wc a day I just can’t say no to those eyes that love & help me sooo much), she catches me before I fall, if I pass out she picks me up & puts me on my bed or couch & covers me up(staying by my side the whole time), she gets drinks & so many things for me, she goes out to dinner with me & use to go grocery shopping with me (I have someone else do that & order online now). However I do have a couple of issues with it. That was a mistake. Physically and mentally abusive owners are using fear to control the dog. However people do not get Dobermans, Rottweilers, Pitbulls, German Shepherds, etc because they want something cute and cuddly. When he was about 1 year old he got attacked by some stray, and then again by some pit mix (I am no way blaming the dog, the owner of the dog was a junky that clearly didn’t know what he was doing and never trained or socialized his dog properly). Landed her in the hospital with multiple gashes on her face and in her mouth. I have a pitbull as a family dog, and I wouldn't ever ask for any other dog. However Mr. Doberman bred Dobermans for one thing, to protect him. In my newbie days I got a female Siberian husky pup. Similar dogs have been found in paintings on walls of Egyptian tombs where they are running behind chariots. Documented, cited, global information for all dog owners is powered by the NetPlaces Network and the internet's first, Privacy Policy ~ ii NetPlaces Network ~ Spaying/neutering is required. The aggressiveness is bred into them to protect their owners and MUST be channeled properly through training. The first strain of this breed was designed for use as guard dogs and dog fighting, and they were bred for stronger, stockier frames. They are in an unfamiliar setting and don't know where they are or what is going on. If there were 46 dogs tested for the Chihuahua breed and 14 of those dogs failed, the percentage would be the number of dogs that passed (32) divided by the total (46), which yields a 69.9% passing rate. I hate the way the pit bull has been corrupted, turned into weapons for the baser elements of society. The Breeds scoring low for aggression included Basset hounds, golden retrievers, Labradors, Siberian huskies. My friend owns a pit bull that is dog aggressive but raised vrry well. Rottweilers are naturally aggressive, but they are usually not dangerous to humans. Pit bulls are also wonderful it is how the owner raises them. Chihuahua 2. Even small dogs like Chihuahuas should be held to the same standard and can be well rounded and well behaved if care was taken in selecting the parents and the pup is raised properly including training, socialization... And most importantly, like a dog! They aren’t knowledgeable about socializing, training or even decent care. shelter were interviewed by telephone within 13 months of adoption. Actually golden retrievers tested more poorly than pitties. The term “broken” refers to a coat of both long and short hair. aggression. There seems to be no explainable reason sometimes. The only dogs that have ever bitten me were those two breeds. So I’m just telling you that husky’s are not aggressive at all!!!!! i have a huskey and they are not dangous that you ver much, None of that is true at least one of each of those dogs live on my street and they are all friendly. I too agree with your assessment, figs artemperaments are a testament to how they are raised and since every one is the same same but different, ie. I could just keep going on & on about my Doby. . Protective Aggression - Dogs may show aggressive behavior when they think that one of their family members or friends is in peril. If you're unsure about how to train a calm, obedient dog there are some really helpful video tutorials at: http://www.dansmethod.com - It's just a matter of patience and consistency.
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