what breeds of dogs are considered aggressive?

Answer 1

pitbulls, rottwilers

Answer 2

Any individual dog in a breed can be aggressive in one way or another. Frankly, I've seen more small breed dogs be more so aggressive. Nothing against them or anything. I mean, if I were that little I'd probably be jumpy too.

But with proper socialization and handling all dog breeds are good dog breeds. So, if you're looking for a dog for you, get what you want. Spend some times with all different dogs at your local shelter or rescue group. You may be surprised by the type you end up bringing home.

Answer 3

1) Do you mean what kind of dog breeds are considered aggressive by the stupid people in the media and people who aren't educated about dogs, who believe anything handed to them is the truth?

2) Or do you mean from like an encyclopedia telling you which dogs have a tendency to bite, which dogs can have territorial issues, or which dogs are excellent gaurd dogs due to their stamina when injured and ability to ward off danger with a sharp bite and growl (etc.)?

1)In answering number 1, I believe the media and uneducated idiots point fingers at these dogs because they are big and intimidating. Pit Bulls - and any breed that resembles them - Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherd, Akita, Anatolian Shepherd, Boxer, any type of Mastiff, Chow Chow, Shiba Inu, Beauceron, Belgian Malinois, Canaan Dog, Dogue de Bordeaux.

2) In answering number 2, I would like to state that although these dogs are CONSIDERED to be aggressive by a book, they aren't aggressive when trained right. Any dog can be aggressive when not socialized well or not given enough attention. I read up on these dog breeds and it actually states that they have at least one of these characterisitics: tendency to bite, excellent gurad dog due to high tolerance of pain and ability/willingness to ward of unwanted dangers, or are territorial:

German Shepherd
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Tervuren
Belgian Malinois
Beauceron
Komondor
Mudi
Anatolian Shepherd
Illyrian Sheepdog
Border Collie (which is actualle also one of my favorite dogs in the world!)
Great Dane
Neopolitan Mastiff
French Mastiff
Mastiff
Bullmastiff
Doberman Pinscher
Eskimo Dog
Greenland
Spanish Mastiff
Tosa
Keeshond
Tibetan Mastiff
Smooth Fox Terrier
Bull Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Glen of Imaal Terrier
German Hunting Terrier
Boston Terrier
Dachsund
German Short-Haired Pointer
Great Spitz
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperkee
English Bulldog
French Bulldog
Chow Chow
Pug
Affenpinscher
Toy Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Brussles Griffon
Mexican Hairless
Pekingese
Lhaso Apso
Japanese Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Greyhound.

Answer 4

No breed is aggressive. Dogs are aggressive as a result of their owners or other humans. If you mean what breeds are or have been targeted then here is a list. Targeted breeds include, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Pit Bull Type dogs(American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier), Akitas, Chow Chows, St. Bernards, Doberman Pinschers, the list goes on. In other countries even breeds like Border Collies are targeted and banned.

Answer 5

Do you mean aggressive towards other dogs or protective/aggressive towards strangers. A lot of times what people label as aggression is really a lack of socialization, leadership and training from the owner. Some breeds do have a high ratio of same sex or other dog aggression. When people speak of aggressive dogs they almost always are referring to dogs that were raised for serious working and or guardian jobs. Anatolians, Grat Pyrs, Rotts, Pits, German Shepherds, Dobes. Think big, strong and with a job.

Answer 6

To me it isn't even the dogs; it is the people over/inbreeding whatever breed happens to be popular at the time to make a buck that causes aggressive dogs. If you go to reputable breeders who breed selectively for confirmation and temperment those dogs regardless of breed will be nicer dogs. Of course it still falls upon the owner to raise the animal right.

Answer 7

CHOW DOGS!

Williston, Vermont - August 13, 2007

Williston Police don't plan on filing charges in connection with a vicious dog attack.

It happened over the weekend on Porterwood Drive. Police say a man and a woman, who knew the chow tried to feed it treats. That's when the dog reportedly attacked, biting off a large chunk of the woman's arm and biting the male. The dog's owner intervened, and was also bitten.

All three were hospitalized

The animal was quarantined.

The dog was current on its rabies shot, but was not licensed with the town.

Answer 8

no dog is aggressive and anyone that puts a breed here are the ones that add to the media hype when a bad trainer or owner cant look after the dog properly .. all dogs have the ability to bite as do cats,rats,rabbits etc etc... Dont Blame the breed,blame the owners

Answer 9

Believe it or not, all and none. See, while there are over 100 recognized pure breeds and countless mixed breeds, they are all one species - canis lupis familaris. That means beating within the heart of every dog is both a big lovey baby and a slavering steel-jawed death trap.

Case in point, my pit bull, Baby Blue is the sweetest thing on4 white paws - a real trusted family pet - good with toddlers and my severely disabled grandson - who plays very rough with him. He gets along with dogs of both sexes - neutered or not.

AND - get this - I've seen way, way too many small/toy dogs in my lifetime that are fear biters - and believe me I've had more than my share of stitches from little dogs.

Of course, I know any number of small dogs who are big babies as well - just as there are aggressive larger dogs.

So saying that one breed of dog is more aggressive than others - don't open that door, please.

Answer 10

I found an interesting & short article (see link below) about aggressive dogs. Though some dogs have temperaments that have been bred into them for working, guarding, herding, etc. purposes - I do tend to agree that it depends on how it has been trained, raised and socialized that makes a dog aggressive.

Answer 11

Anything that is allowed to be aggressive. From the smallest to the biggest of dogs. It's all about how the dog is raised and trained.