"Top Ten dangerous dog list"

Night Walker · January 2011

About 30 min ago for the fun of it i plugged into google top ten most dangerous dogs.. And i just wanted to say im very much disgusted with the list... Obviously they have really done their homework very well.. im sure a lot of people agree with that list But i dont..

LaLa_Laru · January 2011

Eh..I'm guessing the Pitbull, Rottie, Shar Pei, German Shepherd, Doberman and some kind of breed of mastiff is in there??

LaLa_Laru · January 2011

Oh and I forgot the Chow and Boxer..I've been bitten by both. That's all I can really think of right now...

Aziu · January 2011

The only dangerous dogs come about from poor socialization/treatment by owners. As I'm sure many would agree, breed alone doesn't make inherently "safe" or "dangerous" dogs.

RoyalRaccoon · January 2011

I have no problem with the lists, because statistically a lot of them are probably true, or close to true. Whether true to the breed or not, you can't argue statistics. If out of a year's worth of reported incidents 75% of them were the result of pit bulls, then that tells you something. What does it tell you? That's debatable. Maybe it's saying that the breed is indeed dangerous by nature, maybe it's saying that there are a lot of poorly bred specimens/lines out there that cause aggressive dogs(this is completely true for some breeds), maybe it's saying a good majority of the people that own the breed are raising them wrong, maybe it's saying that these dogs aren't aggressive, but cause a lot of injuries somehow, or maybe it's saying something else. I do recognize that the lists aren't without flaws though, and many of the ones you find online will probably be more opinion based, than statistical analysis of actual dog bites and attacks.

KittKattize · February 2011

You also have to think of, what are these dogs bred to do? German Shepherd, guard/police dog, Pitbull, we all know about the dog fighting and protection. A lot of these dogs were bred for the specific behaviour. Although I have to say, I used to own a Shepherd/Wolf, my neighbours have a rottie and pitbull and they are so much nicer than the lab across the street. It is now illegal to own a pitbull where I live because of these statistics (If they are younger than 4 years). That being said, Aziu is right and Sushi is too. I wouldn't dream of hitting Clover or not socializing her. I want her to be that friendly puppy everyone wants to say Hi too, but still feel secure at home. I know she wouldn't do anything, but her size alone, even for 8 months, would frighten most people. Then again, if they knew she was Daddy's little princess they would laugh.

Irian Jaya · February 2011

That list is Dumb.The AKC has thier list with the Dangerous Breeds That are register In The aKC Breed List. 1.German shepherd 2.Chow Chow So on......... These Breeds arent always agressive.I Love Pitbulls to death,To me if people didnt Fight they wouldnt be Ban,or Killed Everyday.German shepherds Are good Dogs,Cow chows Are fluff,Golden Retrievers are sweet.One Bite From these Breeds.....its a whole Nother Thing. :P :x

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Alabama · February 2011

I think you might want to look at what makes a dog breed dangerous.. That they bite? Obviously not the only thing, since most bites are probably done by small, untrained dogs. That they tend to weigh more than an 8 y.o. child? Now that could be something there. That some of them can outweigh a full grown adult? Hmm, yeah, a big dog that bites and is stronger than the average person could be a real danger to people. That these dog breeds were bred to attack? Another good possibility. That some of these dog breeds are used in dog fights and are trained/bred/antagonized to the point of attacking and trying to kill other dogs? Yeah, I can see banning a dog breed that's being misused by a vast number of people. Make it easier for police to clamp down on the activity. That the majority of these breeds are bred to be intelligent and make decisions on their own? When coupled with size and aggression, this could make for a really dangerous situation if the owner doesn't know what they're doing. I have owned several dogs of those breeds on that list including Rottweilers and Bullish breeds and never had an aggressive dog, but I still would and do not allow them around outsiders without my supervision just in case something goes wrong. My aunt bred, trained and showed champion Chow Chows for years. Police use German Shepherds because of their somewhat aggressive tendencies, attack instinct and intelligence. Any of these four breeds in even a normal family situation can turn aggressive and can do major damage if not properly trained or supervised. Does that mean they are all aggressive or even a majority are aggressive, probably not, but they can be very dangerous if put into the wrong situation or without training. I would rather a person say "No, that's on the most dangerous dog list" than to get the dog because it's popular and have no clue how dangerous it might be. My aunt's pet Chow (not show quality) was very territorial of his home and family and had to be put in his run if there were a lot of people around or my aunt/uncle couldn't keep an eye on him, to avoid dangerous situations. It wasn't lack of training or socialization, it's just how the breed is and if they weren't there, he would take control of the situation in his own territory and make his own decisions. Out of his own territory, or if my aunt/uncle were in the room, anyone could do anything with him and he wouldn't do anything. A Miniature Poodle, Cocker Spaniel or Chihuahua (the only breeds I have been bitten by) come running after you to kill you, you can kick the dog and get away with just a bite or two. A German Shepherd, Pittbull, Rottweiler or some other big breed comes after you and you are going to need help to get away, no matter how big you are.

LaLa_Laru · February 2011

True. I was walking down the my street the other day and a Pit ran up to me and my son growling and lunging, he got a swift kick to the stomach. If my kid wasn't there I probably would've just tried to move away and not lashed out. When the owner came up to get his dog I saw a gun in his back pocket and a knife in his jacket, and he had the nerve to YELL AT ME, in a neighborhood like mine what could he possibly need the gun for?? And why would he carry it around showing it off?? I'm not always quick to judge but... it was pretty obvious the dog was trained to be aggressive based on how the owner looked and acted. Bad ownership I think is still the major cause for dog aggression. When I picked my son up and started to walk away the dog was still lunging and it's owner was praising him for it. I was just glad that I hadn't brought my dogs along, they are very protective of my child and all hell would've broke loose in that situation :shock:

KittKattize · February 2011

I remember my old dog Harley, an Australian Cattle Dog. He was very territorial and very over protective of his family. I remember my brother and I (when we were super small) being outside with my parents and this big husky dog, that was aggressive and would bite a kid, came onto our property. Harley almost ripped it to pieces because it was coming too close to us. Granted, he was poorly socialized. He was also the one to live the longest at 4 years old, the rest of his litter mates were put down. His parents (found out later) were brother and sister and both had temperament issues. He was great with us, but we couldn't have friends or other family over because he considered them an outsider. I also remember in the news by my place about a baby that was killed by a Husky. Now, the woman had left the baby alone inside with the dog so she could go outside for a few minutes. I thought, how stupid is that... I read somewhere that Huskies would not be ideal for around young kids as they have a strong predatory instinct and will attack small animals. A baby to me sounds like a small animal. I have seen more dog bites coming from labs and retrievers then I have heard of Rotties, Pit Bulls and any other breed that has been mentioned.

^Oriyana^ · February 2011

Keep in mind that most "dangerous dog" lists are put together from statistics based on reported bite/attacks. People are more likely to report bites/attacks from large breeds than small breeds. Some lists go by damage resulting from a bite/attack. Obviously a breed such as a German Shepherd is going to do more damage than a Chihuahua, even if a Chi is more likely to bite :P

RoyalRaccoon · February 2011

Oriyana wrote:

Keep in mind that most "dangerous dog" lists are put together from statistics based on reported bite/attacks. People are more likely to report bites/attacks from large breeds than small breeds. Some lists go by damage resulting from a bite/attack. Obviously a breed such as a German Shepherd is going to do more damage than a Chihuahua, even if a Chi is more likely to bite :P

Yes, these lists are not "most aggressive" they are "most dangerous." It's very important to take the lists for exactly what they are, rather than interpreting them as something they are not, due to personal feelings towards breeds that might be on the list. I really think that insurance companies could care less if you have an aggressive dog, so long as it can't do any damage to anyone or anything.

iluvdogs111 · February 2011

PrinceSushi wrote:

Oriyana wrote:

Keep in mind that most "dangerous dog" lists are put together from statistics based on reported bite/attacks. People are more likely to report bites/attacks from large breeds than small breeds. Some lists go by damage resulting from a bite/attack. Obviously a breed such as a German Shepherd is going to do more damage than a Chihuahua, even if a Chi is more likely to bite :P

 Yes, these lists are not "most aggressive" they are "most dangerous." It's very important to take the lists for exactly what they are, rather than interpreting them as something they are not, due to personal feelings towards breeds that might be on the list. I really think that insurance companies could care less if you have an aggressive dog, so long as it can't do any damage to anyone or anything.

I agree. It might make you angry if you see you a breed you love on the list, but that doesn't mean those people are trying to attack your dog. I don't agree with lists based on opinion. But if its facts, I have no problem with it. The only dog I've ever been bitten by was a border collie. I'm lucky, I haven't come across many aggressive dogs. The most aggressive ones I've seen in my life, not on TV was a Border Collie and a Jack Russell Terrier. But, like Prince Sushi said, smaller dogs don't do as much damage, therefore they're not as dangerous.

Kyangel · February 2011

Aziu wrote:

The only dangerous dogs come about from poor socialization/treatment by owners. As I'm sure many would agree, breed alone doesn't make inherently "safe" or "dangerous" dogs.

Actually i would have to agree i have a boxer dog and hes been socialized like crazy AND hes spoiled rotten (new toy every 2 days not kidding) Hes the friendlyest guy ever and hes such a sweetie infact hes next to me at this very moment pushing his head on my hand becuz he wants me to pet him.... i think one of the best dogs ive also had is a rottie and they arent dangerous in my opion they are great with kids and love attention... we had him til the age of 6 and had to put him down because of cancer which was one of the hardest days of my life..... dogs are great compainions and u are 100% right its all in the care given... pit bulls are usually mean because in their history they were bred for fighting which is horrible but true an over the years its only gotten worse.... i think you hit home with that oppion

and ya i bet alot of people agree as a dog owner getting a german shorthaired pointer next week im possitve its all in the way the pup is bred

Kyangel · February 2011

LaLa_Laru wrote:

Oh and I forgot the Chow and Boxer..I've been bitten by both. That's all I can really think of right now...

ya i have a boxer and the only thing dangerous about him is that if someone broke into the house he'd be the first to hide.... lol no seriously hes the sweetest thing ever and has never come close to biting or even growling or NEVER barked in his entire 11 months of life i dont understand what your considering dangerous about that... just saying

KittKattize · February 2011

I actually found this very interesting to read. I checked on several different sites and found similar answers for each one. What I like about this, is that it is not based on statistics as much as they look at common breeds that are kept as pets and just look at what they were bred for. "In any case, it’s good to know what breeds of dogs might be most dangerous, just to keep yourself safe. Sometimes the danger in a dog isn’t even a nasty personality, but a matter of them not knowing their own strength. Even though I personally still find it hard to believe that breed alone deems a dog “dangerous,” you never know what a dog’s owner has taught it. The research into the most dangerous dogs included below was performed by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the CDC, and the Humane Society of the United States." <a href="http://www.dirjournal.com/info/most-dangerous-dogs-in-the-world/"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://www.dirjournal.com/info/most-dangerous-dogs-in-the-world/</a> I tried to find statistics based on dogs bites rather than opinions, but unfortunately it's hard to find anything reliable.

Shibagirl · February 2011

I believe Goldens would be on there, due to poor treatment and breeding. That is the only reason for any dog to be dangerous.

Shibagirl · February 2011

I believe Goldens would be on there, due to poor treatment and breeding. That is the only reason for any dog to be dangerous.

Kyangel · February 2011

most likely.... but as i stated before pitbulls would only be BECAUSE selfish people bred them for fighting so now when a pit is born it isnt the nicest breed of dog because its natural instinks are to fight and tear apart flesh and anything that moves...kdog

Alabama · February 2011

Kdogkennels wrote:

most likely.... but as i stated before pitbulls would only be BECAUSE selfish people bred them for fighting so now when a pit is born it isnt the nicest breed of dog because its natural instinks are to fight and tear apart flesh and anything that moves...kdog

Umm, they were bred for fighting in a ring from the beginning, hence being "Pit" bulls. The pit being the ring. If they hadn't been bred for fighting, they wouldn't be a breed. They would be called Huggy Lovey Dog or American Staffordshire Terriers

iluvdogs111 · February 2011

I have to disagree....people that breed pit bulls aren't selfish...they were bred like that from the beginning. To fight. Yes, there are selfish people who train their dogs to fight or use them for unsafe purposes, but I agree with Alabama. Pit bulls wouldn't be pit bulls if they didn't have a little of that instinct in them, they'd just be a nice lovey dog. And I don't think their instincts are the dangerous part, it's the way they are raised and trained. As for me, I have never met an aggressive golden or lab. In fact I think they are the sweetest dogs in the world as long they aren't abused or neglected. Again, these are just my opinions, not looking to start an argument, just stating what I have seen.

KittKattize · February 2011

Here's a study done by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) based on dog bites.: <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/images/dogbreeds-a.pdf"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/images/dogbreeds-a.pdf</a> <img src="http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af57/KittKatt22/dogbite.jpg"; alt="http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af57/KittKatt22/dogbite.jpg"; class="bb-image" />

Kyangel · February 2011

iluvdogs111 wrote:

I have to disagree....people that breed pit bulls aren't selfish...they were bred like that from the beginning. To fight. Yes, there are selfish people who train their dogs to fight or use them for unsafe purposes, but I agree with Alabama. Pit bulls wouldn't be pit bulls if they didn't have a little of that instinct in them, they'd just be a nice lovey dog. And I don't think their instincts are the dangerous part, it's the way they are raised and trained. As for me, I have never met an aggressive golden or lab. In fact I think they are the sweetest dogs in the world as long they aren't abused or neglected. Again, these are just my opinions, not looking to start an argument, just stating what I have seen.

i didnt say pitbull breeders were selfish i was refering to the people who created the breed and began the fighting an labs are my fav type of dogss and ive never met an aggressive one in my life and i go to the dog park all the time

Shibagirl · February 2011

Sorry about the double post there XD And what I meant by that was that really any breed of dog could be 'dangerous' if bred or treated wrong. And according to that list, even Newfies are there, and they were the original 'nanny dog' in the Peter Pan book.

Shibagirl · February 2011

Oh and they also have Japanese hunting dog-type on that list, which would be Shibas. And that really doesn't surprise me thanks to poor breeding and treatment of some of the dogs. And plus, these dogs are pretty stand-offish as is XD

iluvdogs111 · February 2011

I was surpised to see newfoundlands on the list as well. I agree, any dog can be aggressive. That's a pretty interesting list, their are some dogs I wouldn't excpect to be up there.

Alabama · February 2011

KittKattize wrote:

Here's a study done by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) based on dog bites.: <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/images/dogbreeds-a.pdf"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/images/dogbreeds-a.pdf</a>;

Keep in mind this was a 20 year study result, so in a 20 year span, 66 human deaths were caused by pitbull types. This doesn't count the actual bites. The study is actually pretty interesting read. Thank you KittKattize

Kyangel · February 2011

i agree i think any dog can be dangerous if treated wrong and not socialized properly they could turn very agressive.. i went to the human society and transfored dogs over to a rescue that was going to hold on to them as foster care and during the ride a dog harley was barking like crazy because the nine year old lab was out of his cage sitting on my lap and harley could see and hear him and since hes dog aggressive because of neglet he wanted to kill the nine year old so we had to put a sheet over harleys crate to stop the barking it helped but i felt bad for the poor guy...kdog

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