Dogs have long been considered our smaller brothers. They guard our home, serve faithfully in the police and at the border, accompany us on the hunt, and simply bring a lot of joy and positiveness into our lives. Sometimes it is so difficult to believe that such a loyal friend as a dog can pose a danger to human life.
The topic of dangerous dog breeds often causes heated discussions in the world of dog breeders, because it's not about the dog, but about education! Any dog can be "educated" so that it will be aggressive and dangerous for humans, and representatives of the most severe, so-called fighting breeds, on the contrary, often become the sweetest pets.
However, if you face the truth, you should remember that not all dog breeds were bred by a man with "good intentions." In their nature, aggression or weak obedience to man is genetically inherent.
In presenting the list below, we are not saying that such dogs should not be kept under any circumstances, however, we believe that future or current owners simply need to know that raising representatives of these breeds should be approached with much more attention and responsibility. After all, forewarned is forearmed!
The most dangerous dog breeds
American Pit Bull Terrier
Pitbull tops all the TOP lists of the most dangerous dog breeds. This breed of dog was originally bred for corraling bulls and later began to be used for dog fights. Pit Bull Terriers are absolutely fearless, and the stories about their aggression are not at all far-fetched.
For many years, these qualities were maintained in the breeding of this breed, so starting an American pit bull is simply necessary from a very early age to engage in its socialization and education.
Rottweiler
Rottweilers are very powerful and strong dogs, loyal to their owner. Representatives of the breed often make wonderful
Another problem is often the fact that representatives of the breed do not distinguish between playful play and aggressive behavior, which can promise a serious danger in families with small children. Dogs have a complex character and need a strong owner and serious upbringing!
Doberman
Service breed developed in Germany at the end of the 19th century. A dog with a high level of intelligence, which is not characterized by independence of behavior, needs constant approval and attention from the owner. Doberman Pinscher belongs to the category of dogs capable of showing spontaneous aggression. When attacking, it inflicts pinpoint bites without holding the victim.
Representatives of this breed have a choleric temperament, are very active and devoted to their owner, therefore, at the slightest threat from another person, the Doberman may show natural aggression. However, with the proper upbringing of a puppy in the first year of life, you can get a loyal friend and reliable protector for the whole family.
German boxer
The German Boxer is a service dog, in the breeding of which the Bulldog and Mastiff breeds were used. The main qualities of the German boxer are curiosity, fearlessness, composure, and perseverance. Easily remembers service commands and executes them unquestioningly. In the absence of proper training, the dog will show stubbornness and will tend to dominate.
Representatives of this breed are not characterized by aggressiveness, however, the death grip of a German boxer can be very dangerous for human life. When attacking, he keeps the "attacker" as long as he feels resistance. That is why the upbringing of the German boxer should be given special attention from early childhood so that the dog knows "who is the boss".
Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is a strong and resilient dog that looks like a wolf. There are hidden flaws in the character of this friendly and cheerful dog, which are dangerous to humans.
This breed does not tolerate loneliness and needs constant attention from the owner. The process of training malamutes is often complicated by his congenital stubbornness and “touchiness” - the dog remembers aggressive or disrespectful attitude towards himself for a long time.
The Alaskan Malamute will obey its master unquestioningly only if he proves his intellectual superiority. Malamutes show aggressiveness not only in the absence of proper education, this is perhaps one of the most dangerous breeds, since even ordinary boredom can be the reason for the attack.
German Shepherd
This breed can by no means be called aggressive towards humans by default. However, German Shepherds are the smartest dogs, completely loyal to their owners. This dog is so loyal to a
man, that it is ready to carry out any order of the owner.
man, that it is ready to carry out any order of the owner.
This fact, unfortunately, promises a danger. A German Shepherd, trained to attack and kill, will do it and will stop at nothing. It is an absolute universal soldier in the hands of man. Nevertheless, you should not be afraid to take “Nemets” into your family. Without some training, such a dog will never harm you.
Wolfdog
The first puppies of this breed appeared as a result of crossing a she-wolf and a male German shepherd. This unusual animal looks more like a wolf, but the size of the wolfdog is slightly smaller than its wild ancestors. The hybrid has a complex character, therefore, most often the animal is used for official purposes.
He does not get along with other animals, so you should not get another dog or cat, the animal may die due to the well-developed hunting instinct of the wolfdog. It is also dangerous to keep representatives of this breed in a city apartment, a wolf-dog needs space, and in a closed room, it can behave inadequately and can harm others.
Bullmastiff
A large dog with a muscular, strong build. The breed, bred at the beginning of the 19th century, by crossing the Old English Bulldog and the Mastiff, was used to help the huntsmen, in the protection of forests from poachers.
The Bullmastiff can be confidently called one of the best guard breeds, but it is not recommended to keep it in an aviary or on a chain. This is a loyal and fearless friend who will protect his master until his last breath, even at the cost of his own life. Bullmastiffs are very fond of children, but they can accidentally knock a baby down and injure him, which is why you do not need to leave the dog in the same room with children unattended.
The guardian instinct of the breed is so strong that the dog can perceive a moving and noisy child's play as an attack on a child and rush to protect him. The bullmastiff is also incredibly dangerous for other pets, always showing serious aggression towards stranger dogs and cats that invaded his territory.
American bulldog
This is a protective dog since the breed was bred to help farmers, to guard and feed livestock. With proper socialization from an early age, the American Bulldog will be a loving and loyal friend to all family members, which cannot be said about strangers.
A properly trained dog will be polite to strangers, and even overtime may accept a new family member, but will still be wary of him for a long time. Despite the fact that the American Bulldog gets along well with children, you should not leave him unattended with babies - a large and incredibly strong dog during the game can easily knock a child down and accidentally injure him.
As for the attitude of the bulldog towards other animals, the representatives of this breed demonstrate a high level of aggression - if you leave the American Bulldog on the street unattended, most likely, such a walk will end with the killing of a cat or other dog.
Canary dog
The Dogo Canary is a large, fearless, and very obedient dog that was used to guard livestock. Great Danes learn commands easily, are very loyal to their owners, but are always wary of strangers.
In shaping the character of the Great Dane, the main role is played by the correct upbringing of the puppy - the owner of the dog must remember that the power inherent in nature in this breed must be controlled.
The Dogo Canary needs constant training and working out of commands, otherwise, the dog can get out of control, which will entail a lot of problems and dangers. After all, such a giant with a stranglehold easily knocks an adult off his feet, and even playing a child, he can accidentally cause serious injuries.
Cane Corso
Cane Corso is a rather large guard dog (males can weigh 60 kg and 75 cm at the withers). The breed belongs to the group of mastiffs and, unlike other representatives of this category of dogs, Cane Corso is considered the most intelligent and obedient. They are calm and very inquisitive, they are happy to follow commands and learn quickly.
Representatives of this breed can be used for police work and hunting. Cane Corso gets along well with children, but leaving them to play alone is not recommended as the dog may incorrectly assess the child's activity and show aggression. Cane Corso does not get along with other animals, since the dog has a powerful hunting instinct, which allows it to almost instantly killing both other people's dogs and other small animals.
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is one of the largest dog breeds. Experienced breeders recommend training and socializing the Caucasian Shepherd Dog from early childhood since this dog needs constant control from the owner. Of course, the shaggy giant does not have the inherent aggressiveness and bloodthirstiness of many other breeds.
A puppy raised in a family with children will grow up as a kind and affectionate dog, but at the slightest threat will rush to defend its territory. If you are looking for a loyal friend and guardian for your family members, then the Caucasian Shepherd is perfect for these purposes. But you shouldn't leave noisy kids unattended with a Caucasian who easily knocks down even an adult, strong man. In addition, the dog can mistake active games and children's cries for an attack and show aggression that threatens the child's life.
Dogue de Bordeaux
Dogue de Bordeaux is a large, muscular, graceful dog with a calm, stable character. Despite the fact that experienced dog breeders do not consider this breed to be a family one, Great Danes get along well in families with children. With proper and timely socialization, the Dogue de Bordeaux will be polite and patient with strangers, but he really gets closer only to his master.
The Dogue de Bordeaux will be an excellent watchman and a brave defender; he will never allow an intruder to enter his territory. Cynologists advise having dogs of this breed in a family where there are no small children since the noise and active games can be mistaken for a great day for a threat. In addition, a large dog running past can push the little one and cause him serious injury.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a hunting breed native to Zimbabwe. Active and very intelligent dogs, they are attached to the family, especially to children, with whom Ridgebacks almost always have a good relationship. An energetic dog plays with small children with pleasure. But to avoid accidental injury, do not leave young children alone with the Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Representatives of this rare breed have a highly developed hunting instinct, therefore, while walking, the owner must keep an eye on the dog, which is ready to chase any animal that gets in its way. That is, the behavior of the Rhodesian Ridgeback must be controlled since he is capable of seriously injuring an opponent.
Staffordshire bull terrier
The Staffbull or Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a medium-sized dog with short hair. Despite the fact that the ancestors of the Staff Bull were fighting breeds, it has a restrained and calm character. The dog rarely shows aggression, quickly gets used to new people, and adores children.
But, despite the friendly nature, you should not leave the staff bull and children unattended, a strong dog can inadvertently injure a child. The level of aggression towards animals in the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not higher than in other breeds. Behavioral problems are caused by late socialization or a lack of attention on the part of the owner.
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