All dogs (canine family) can be potentially dangerous however some dogs are more risky than others. Diverse types of Canine breeds can be noticeably stronger and bigger than a person of average size. Training, socialization and proper care can make a considerable impact, though some dogs are by years of breeding more aggressive. After in depth studying and examining the research done by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the CDC, and the Humane Society of the United States, a compiled list of 10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Dog Breeds Came out.
Here’s Top 10 lists of the World’s Most Dangerous Dog Breeds. Enjoy reading!
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10 – Dalmatian
Weight: 40-70 lbs.
Origin: YugoslaviaThe Dalmatian (Croatian: Dalmatinac, Dalmatiner) is a breed of dog whose roots are often said to trace back to Dalmatia, a region of Croatia where the first illustrations of the dog have been found. The Dalmatian is noted for its unique black- or brown-spotted coat and was mainly used as a carriage dog in its early days. Today, this dog remains a well loved family pet and many dog enthusiasts enter their pets into the competitions of many kennel clubs.
Dalmatians are very protective dogs and can be aggressive towards humans. They are very active and need lots of exercise. They have very sensitive natures and an excellent memory. This bred is famed for their intelligence, indepedence, and survival instincts.
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9 – Boxer
Weight: 50-70 lbs.
Origin: GermanyBoxer is a breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog. The coat is smooth and fawn or brindled, with or without white markings. Boxers are brachycephalic (they have broad, short skulls), and have a square muzzle, mandibular prognathism (an underbite), very strong jaws and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey. The Boxer was bred from the English Bulldog and the now extinct Bullenbeisser and is part of the Molosser group.
Unlike their name suggest, these dogs are not typically aggressive by nature. They are bright, energetic and playful breed. Boxers have been known to be “headstrong”, which makes it a bit difficult to train them but with positive reinforcement techniques, Boxers often respond much better.
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8 – Presa Canario
Weight: 80-115 lbs.
Origin: Canary IslandsThe Perro de Presa Canario is a large Molosser-type dog breed originally bred for working livestock. The name of the breed is Spanish, means “Canarian blood hound,” and is often shortened to “Presa Canario” or simply “Presa.” The breed is also called Dogo Canario, mean Canarian Molosser.
Originally bred to guard and fight with cattle, an attack by this dog has been described as hopeless for the victim. They are a guardian breed with man-stopping ability, incredible power and a complete lack of fear.
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7 – Chow Chow
Weight: 50-70 lbs.
Origin: ChinaChow chow is a breed of dog that was developed in China, where it is referred to as Songshi Quan (Pinyin: sōngshī quǎn 鬆獅犬), which literally means “puffy-lion dog”.
These dogs can be aggressive if poorly bred. The Chow Chow may appear to be independent and aloof for much of the day but needs constant reinforcement.
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6 – Doberman Pinschers
Weight: 65-90 lbs.
Origin: GermanyThe Doberman Pinscher (alternatively spelled Dobermann in many countries) or simply Doberman, is a breed of domestic dog originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann. Doberman Pinschers are among the most common of pet breeds, and the breed is well known as an intelligent, alert, and loyal companion dog. Although once commonly used as guard dogs or police dogs, this is less common today.
Dobermans are great guard dogs for their alertness, intelligence and loyalty. They can be agressive dogs when provoked. The typical pet Doberman attacks only if it believes that it, its property, or its family are in danger.
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5 – Alaskan Malamutes
Weight: 75-100 lbs.
Origin: NordicThe Alaskan Malamute is a generally large breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) originally bred for use as a utilitarian dog, not just an Alaskan sled dog. They are sometimes mistaken for a Siberian Husky, but in fact are quite different in many ways. As pets, once mature, Malamutes have a very quiet, dignified temperament and are loyal to their owners.
These dogs are very energetic and active. If they are bored, they can become destructive. That’s why this dog needs lots of exercise to be happy.
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4 – Huskies
Weight: 44-66 lbs.
Origin: AlaskaHusky is a general name for a type of dog originally used to pull sleds in northern regions, differentiated from other sled dog types by their fast hard pulling style. The Alaskan Malamute was used for heavier loads and is generally slower in long-distance dogsled racing against smaller and faster Husky type dogs. Huskies are still used in sled racing, and in recent years companies have been marketing tourist treks with dog sleds for adventure travelers in snow regions as well.
Very energetic and intelligent dogs. Not considered a good guard dog because of its personality characteristics and gentle temperament. A 2000 study of dog bites resulting in human fatalities in the U.S. found fifteen such fatalities (6% of the total) were caused by “husky-type” dogs between 1979 and 1997.
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3 – German Shepherds
Weight: 70-100 lbs.
Origin: GermanyThe German Shepherd Dog (German: Deutscher Schäferhund), also known as an Alsatian or just the German Shepherd, is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, the German Shepherd is a working dog developed originally for herding and guarding sheep. Because of its strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training it is often employed in police and military roles around the world. German Shepherds currently account for 4.6% of all dogs registered with the American Kennel Club. Due to its loyal and protective nature, the German Shepherd is one of the most registered of breeds.
These dogs are intelligent and very alert. They are highly used by local authorities such as the police K-9 unit. German shepherds are known to be fearless and confident dogs.
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2 – Rottweilers
Weight: 100-130 lbs.
Origin: GermanyThe Rottweiler is a medium to large size breed of domestic dog that originated in Rottweil, Germany. The dogs were known as “Rottweil butchers’ dogs” (German: Rottweiler Metzgerhund) because they were used to herd livestock and pull carts laden with butchered meat and other products to market. Some records[which?] indicate that earlier Rottweilers may have also been used for hunting, although the modern Rottweiler has a relatively low hunting instinct.
Rottweilers are known to be very aggressive dogs because of their keen territorial instincts. That’s why they make great guard dogs.
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1 – Pit Bulls
Weight: 55-65 lbs.
Origin: United StatesA Pit bull is any of several breeds of dog in the molosser breed group. Many jurisdictions that restrict pit bulls, including Ontario, Canada, Miami, Florida, U.S. and Denver, Colorado, U.S., apply the restriction to the modern American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, or any other dog that has the substantial physical characteristics and appearance of those breeds. However a few jurisdictions, such as Singapore and Franklin County, Ohio, U.S., also classify the modern American Bulldog as a “pit bull-type dog”, while in the United Kingdom a pit bull is an American pit bull terrier.
All of the breeds share a similar history, with origins rooted from the bulldog and a variety of terriers. The dogs called bull terriers before the development of the modern Bull terrier in the early 20th century may also be called pit bulls.
A pit bull is a fearless dog that will take on any opponent. They will lock their jaws onto the prey until it’s dead. Pit bulls have a reputation of mauling people to death and they are highly sought for dog fighting.
Dogs – in majority often makes a wonderful pet, nevertheless in certain circumstances, any kind of dog can be dangerous. Even friendly dogs, can impose great mischief in the wrong situation.
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November 19, 2011 at 5:57 am
THAT IS A FUCKING LIE ABOUT PIT BULLS I HAVE HAD PIT BULLS MY WHOLE LIVE. THEY SHOULD BE A 10 OR 11 NOT NUMBER 1. MOST DOG BITES FROM PIT BULLS ARE FROM OTHER BREEDS OF DOGS. SO NEXT TIME DO LOOK SHIT UP YOUR SELF.
November 24, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Are you sure this is the list for most dangerous dogs because it looks to me that you just changed teh title because this is teh exact same list they have for most feared dogs. You really need to check your sources. Pathetic…
November 29, 2011 at 12:36 am
I beg to disagree on the title! Dogs are man’s best friend. However, if not treated right, they are indeed dangerous. But heck! I’m a dog lover myself, and I already handled different kinds of breeds. Again, it’s the way you handle them. If you treat them wrongfully, then what should you expect? I agree with Tinoco, Pit Bulls are gentle. It’s the media that making them a bad dog, especially those who are into pitbull fight… I pity on the dogs than than those bettors.
December 3, 2011 at 9:11 am
I like the huskies!
December 4, 2011 at 10:06 am
Ung mga nagsasabi na ung mga aso na nakalist dyan e delikadong klaseng lahi e mga taong hindi alam at walang alam patungkol sa mga aso.
Ibat-ibang ang temperament ng mga aso. iba iba ang approach sa kanila para mapaamo. one more thing, lahat ng ginagawa ng mga aso is reflection ng ginagawa sa kanila at kung pano sila tratuhin ng kanya kanyang mga amo.
December 5, 2011 at 3:09 am
You are aware that pit bulls had human aggression bred out of them in order to hide the fighting dogs correct? They are most sought out for dog fighting because of their jaw size and power not natural aggression. Yes they had aggression towards other dogs bred into them, but they are still fully capable of being loving household pets. I know because I own a German Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Pit Bull, and we have had no issues I would not expect from any dog. If you treat a dog correctly, they will act as such, and also, if you do a simple “guard dogs” search you get a more educated list. This is stereotypical, and dishonoring breeds featured in children’s books, American icons, and even military heroes. If you would like to talk about dogs that bite, Golden Retrievers are born with the most intense biting instinct, but I do not see them on this list. Regardless of the truth, every breed with be prejudiced against at some point in time. Lists like this, who feed into stereotypes, just make things worse, and those gentle souls that are instantly put down because of this encouragement are just innocent bystanders in everyone else’s struggle to escape their own ignorance.
February 1, 2012 at 1:48 am
This is so not true. There is no such thing as a dangerous dog in truth. They are dangerous because we make them that way. Any breed of dog can be an amazing companion if owned by the right person. Take this from a 15 year old who has owned Great Danes her entire life, which happen to be restricted under the same law as the Bully breeds. There have been War heroes and even rescue and service dogs, which are Pit Bulls and many other of these so called “dangerous dogs”.
June 27, 2012 at 12:01 am
piss of about pitt bulls a good well brought up pit bull will probably make whoever made this crap see the real dog thats gentle kind the best with kids and much more get a life its the people bringing up these dogs that make them the way they are there is more attacks by smaller dogs just not as bad because of their small mouths so get your fcts right
July 25, 2012 at 6:00 am
I have 2 boxers, and they are playful, and very friendly, as are pitbulls. I met 3 schnauzers, all 3 wanted to kill me, or just bark ferociously. I met 3 pitbulls (1 adult, & 2 puppies), all of ‘em never growled, they really are friendly, I have 2 friends who have them, they both like their pitty. Have these people ever watch “Dog Whisperer”? Your dog is what you make of it, Cesar has about 15 pitties, 2 rotties, 2 dobies, & 1 (or 2) GSG dogs in his pack, they help Cesar with socialization with dogs. Just saying
August 29, 2012 at 4:27 pm
you know what if you think all those dogs are dangerous you are SO wrong because you just think that they are born that way but they arent its the way they are trained and you know what I people have been bitten by golden retrievers more than they have been bit by pit bulls my sister had a pitbull and he was nicer than my friends three chihauhaus.so stop accusing them of being cruel animals cause you are being cruel by saying that they are dangerous how would you like it if people who have never even met you said you were dangerous.
January 27, 2013 at 12:24 am
Pits are known to kill but Dalmatians aren’t