2007-05-20 16:15:21 · 16 answers · asked by araceli c 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
a guys point of view............aracelia............i have many diffrent breeds of dogs and personally i've found that no breed of dog is more dangerous that another...it has to be taught to them...just because you have a pit bull for instance,dont mean its going to be mean...the dogs that people fight are taught to fight...a toy poodle can be agressive...if they start to get mean you can change its attitude...most wont...but if you show the animal love and pacients, they will show you the same in return...remember this , a puppy is no diffrent than a baby...you have to teach it almost the same things...have pacients with the animal and you will see the loyalty it will have for you and no only will they be your pet they will be your friend too...be safe...be kind...and i wish you love...
2007-05-20 17:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by hystericaly_kinky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs were bred for many reasons and some dogs were bred for strong guarding and protecting instincts and some were bred for fighting. These breeds may have a higher tendency to aggression.
Nevertheless, the US Center for Disease Control studied fatal dog bites a few years ago and found that the highest risk factors were not breed but chaining up a dog (causes fear because it cannot escape an approaching person or animal), unneutered males and lack of proper training and socialization. And of course people training dogs to be aggressive will make them more aggressive, especially if its a breed with that tendency. So people are a bigger problem than breed.
2007-05-20 16:21:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is the owner but there are definitely different characteristics to different breeds. One of the biggest factors in dog bites / attacks is supervision. The CDC reports on dog bites/attacks clearly show the highest incidents are of UNSUPERVISED males between the ages of 7-18. If you are thinking about getting a dog for you or your family you should check out some nonspecific dog sites. Ones that are not going to be biased.
2007-05-20 16:34:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases, the owner. Although dogs bred for guarding or fighting tend to be more at risk of aggression because they are often aquired by people looking for a "tough" dog.
Most aggressive dogs (Australia):
Maltese, Australian Cattle dog, Fox Terrier, Alaskan Malamute, Rottweiler, Akita, Australian Silky Terrier, Old English Sheepdog, German Shepherd, Jack Russell Terrier.
2007-05-20 16:25:04 · answer #4 · answered by TheKittles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I truely believe it's not the dog's fault...... The owners and especially the breeders are responsible for breeding dangerous dogs.
Also the time to train a dog to be not agreesive is before 6 months. ie treat the dog as would treat someone you really love.
2007-05-20 16:35:04 · answer #5 · answered by i love my garden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in their breeding to be more aggressive. Just like some breeds are more active, some breeds are more laid back, some breeds require special grooming, some breeds have stronger herding instincts, and some breeds are more aggressive. (It doesn't make them "evil dogs", but people need to be aware of this trait and handle to dogs appropriately.)
If you ignore the breed traits (ANY breed traits, not just aggressiveness; in ANY breed of dog), that is showing much ignorance and it's a recipe for disaster.
(And 'disaster' doesn't have to mean someone gets bitten or attacked; it could be a person just can't handle an active dog or a dog that requires special grooming, so the dog is not cared for correctly or gets dumped at the shelter.)
2007-05-20 16:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by abbyful 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An agressive dog is created the sam as an agressive human. If the animal only knows anger hate pain and hunger it will be angry about life and lash out. If all a dog knows is being teathered to a tree, than it will constantly be angry because it cant get to what it sees.
NO ANIMAL IS A BAD ANIMAL....
They are a result of their experiences.
Proper food, housing, affection and dicipline are necessary(sp) to have a great dog.
2007-05-20 16:56:52 · answer #7 · answered by brooklyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The owner.
Most dog owners treat the dogs like garbage.
(I.E: My cousins dog was abused they put ciggeretes out on his body and stuff, he's a strong dog..but is such a sweetheart)
but the owner is not always the answer..
maybe it's just thier personality...
you could have the most sweetest owner always have top of the line food always have water, but is just a grumpy viiolent dog.
2007-05-20 16:37:17 · answer #8 · answered by Victoria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PEOPLE!!
People breeding dogs to ridiculous proportions, such as collies who's heads are so narrow they have no room for a brain -- or eyes!
People who become judges at dog shows and continue to PIN the ridiculously inbred dogs.
People who think dog fighting is a SPORT and teach their dogs to be aggressive.
People who don't BOTHER to learn about dogs and haven't a clue how to train or socialize them.
People who don't get their dogs spayed and neutered.
PEOPLE are what make dangerous dogs!
2007-05-20 16:40:58 · answer #9 · answered by luvrats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any breed of dog could be dangerous! It's the owners, They either don't have training or they are being trained to be dangerous. Any way you look at it it's the OWNERS!
2007-05-20 16:26:47 · answer #10 · answered by Buster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋