which dog breeds are dangerous?

Answer 1

No dog is naturally dangerous. However, some dogs are prone to being more aggressive than others. Any dog can be trained to be a guard dog, however, some have been specially breed for it, and those breeds, I would say, have a tendancy to be a little more aggressive than others. However, There is no breed that will just bite and kill for no reason without training.

Aside from specific breed's tendancies, short mussled dogs have a more powerful bite than a long mussled dog.

As for the common "mean dogs":

Pit Bull Terriors: One of the sweetest dogs there are! Very loveable dogs.

Dobermans: Very skiddist dogs in my experiance, however smart, faithful, and fun to play with.

Rotties: Big babys! They will take any chance they can to lay on top of you and smile.

German Shepherds: Extremely smart dogs. They have the tendancy to be protective, however can be trained to do anything. Often used by police because of how smart they are and how strong they are. Great dogs.

Answer 2

Any dog can bite. Any poorly trained or unsocialized dog can be dangerous. Dogs that are powerful, large and have strong prey drives have the potential to be more dangerous.

At one time or another, most of the large breeds have been responsible for causing human fatalities. Even the gentle golden retriever, a breed commonly used for guide, therapy and rescue.

The dog breeds most responsible include Pit Bull types, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Huskies, Malamutes, Wolf Hybrids, and unspecified mixed breeds.

This doesn't mean that these dogs are dangerous, only that they are more capable by sheer size, power and drive.

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There are approximately 303 million people in the US, who own approximately 75 million dogs.

It is estimated that people are bitten about 4-5 million times each year. Most go unreported. About 800,000 require emergency room treatment, half are children.

In the US dog attacks cause about 12 human fatalities each year, 60% being children.

The risk of being killed by a dog is incredibly low, especially when compared to fatalities by auto accidents, accidental drownings, or even murder by a family member.

You have a better chance of winning the lottery, than being killed by a dog.

The real problem is uneducated owners, who make critical errors - and often have children in the household. Most of the dogs responsible had a history of prior aggressive behavior, often extensive. Owners either encouraged aggressive behavior intentionally, or did so by making common mistakes.

Everyone - adults, children and even non-owners should educate themselves about dog behavior, and how they interpret human body language and behavior.

I love dogs - all dogs, especially big and potentially dangerous breeds. I've encountered thousands over the years. I've been bit a few times, but none ever required treatment. Only two were viscious - a miniature poodle and a cocker spaniel. Both were elderly, pretty much blind and deaf, one was definitely senile.

I had made the mistake of reaching down to pet them when they didn't know I was there. While my injuries were mild, they could have been severe if I had been a small child - at face level.

It's generally not the dogs, but human error.

Answer 3

Any that are taught to be that way.
Domesticated dogs raised properly with adequate training do not normally pose a risk to anyone.

Even the dog that bites, "it's the first time this has ever happened--she's never bitten anyone before", usually has a reason. Is it ill? Mistreated? Scared?
Has the owner condoned aggressive behavior in play?

Of course the larger breeds have a potential to cause more harm, but I've seen a "cute little" toy breed that was the devil incarnate.

It's all in how the animal is trained and the daily interaction.

Answer 4

Have to agree with those who have replied so far and implied that the problem of a dangerous or badly behaved dog lies with the owner.

If you're intent on having a dog make sure that you also book some classes so that you and the dog can team up and learn the correct way of handling each other.

Good luck ~ they're great companions.

Vern

Answer 5

If it is a dog it cna be dangerious. A six lb toy dog killed a 6 week old baby. If the human holding the leaash dose not have go coomand or as trined the dog badly then you have a dangerous dor. Or is it the human that is dangerous?

Answer 6

given the right circumstances (lack of or poor training and/or socialization, mental defect, or a frightened/injured animal) ALL OF THEM. Every single dog large breed, small breed, pure bred or mutt is dangerous in the right circumstances.

Be more specific, what do you REALLY want to know?

Answer 7

It depends on the way the dog is raised and trained.
Like the other answers; it's the owners not the dogs.
Some people should not be dog owners, some people should
not even be allowed to be within a hundred feet of a canine

Answer 8

Any dog breed can be dangerous. It's all on how you raise the dog.

Answer 9

every dog breed can be dangerous every dog breed can be great
it depends on the training and what kind of home the dog has.

Answer 10

Like many people have pointed out any dog breed can be dangerous if the person who is raising them is mistreating them. But I think what you might be asking is which dog breed is more aggressive. In that case Pit-Bulls, Mastiffs and Sharpies tend to be more aggressive...