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What breeds of dogs tend to be aggressive?

Not looking for a guard dog, but what breeds of dogs tend to be aggressive toward their owners?

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rottweilers and pitbulls
pitbulls, and any high energy dogs that are left alone for long periods of times, bored out of their minds!! (Border Collie, Jack Russel.. really HIGH ENERGY dogs)
Actually it is not rotts or pitts the most reported cases were from terriors mostly jack russell then chows were 2nd
First of all...Rotties and Pits do not naturally have the tendancy to be aggressive...BUT any dog can turn on its owner due to how it has been treated...I own a rottie, a pit and 3 boxers and not once have I had them turn on me...it all depends on how you treat them and if you actually go through training with them!
all dogs that were bred badly, that are mistreated, and that are alowed to be the dominant in the household! ANY BREED! Some breeds have more dominant traits and I wouldnt recomend one to an inexperienced owner. Pitts, German shepherds, dobermans, rottweilers, chows, akitas, belgian malinois, Dutch shepherds... They are all wonderful dogs but can be a bad choice for a first time dog owner. Not because they are agressive, but due to their size, if you do get one with some issues, and dont have the experience on how to fix it, they can be very hard to handle. Regardless of the breed you need to be in control.
Hello..any kind of dog can & will be agressive..no matter the breed..especially if mistreated, yelled or run at ..etc..best things to remember, is to treat a dog as you would want to be treated which I assume is good, kind & well , no one likes being yelled at & when around strangers..hopefully you are cautious too, same with dogs..as is said too " There are no bad dogs just bad owners !" & that's most often the truth...Take Care :)
All dogs are pack animals and are not naturally aggressive toward their "pack leader" If you see an aggressive dog you can be sure he was either made that way by abuse or is a product of "backyard breeders" the worst people imaginable. so when buying a dog, make sure you get one from a reputable breeder who guarantees the animals health and temperment.
Pitt Bulls, Rottweilers, and Aikas
none unless you train them to be agressive i love LOVEEEEEEEEEEE PITS they have been given a very bad name cause dumba** people misuse them also i had a chow chow named cujo i loved that dog also IT IS NOT THE DOGS FAULT IT IS THE D*MN PEOPLE WHO ABUSE THEM THAT GIVE THEM THE BAD NAMES THEY HAVE
It all depends on the dogs nature and their upbringing. We have a Jack Russel, we we keep real busy, and he has a great nature. Remember all dogs are basically a couple of steps away from being a wolf, so all have the potential to be aggressive if they feel threatened, or they are abused.
As a matter of fact, rottweilers are very sweet dogs. Most of what determines a dog's tendency towards aggression is the manner in which it was raised. Pitt bulls are hardly ever aggressive towards their owners. They do tend to have a higher rate of dog aggression, however. Breeds such as Chows, Shar Peis, and other Asian dog breeds tend to be aggressive, and should be avoided for novice dog owners. Labradors, Great Danes, Weimarainers, Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds are all nice dog breeds. (German Shepherds tend to be protective). With proper training and socialization, almost all puppies have the potential to be manageable, non-aggressive dogs.
Any dog could be aggressive make sure you raise them by being consistent and hands on but breeds that are prone to it are dogs breeds like Shepard's. rott's, doberman, terrier's, but these dogs are great dogs you just have to be a great parent in raising them. One man's option so good luck and give love to any dog you get. Thanks M.M.
Any dog that is treated as a fur- baby rather than a dog. Also any dog that has not been trained, socialized and one that has no understanding who the pack leader is in the home. So basically it can be any breed and those naming breeds are only doing so out of lack of knowledge.
Its really not a specific breed!..its just how u treat a dog and how you play with them.....if a dog is not properly taken care of and abused it will turn doesnt matter what breed. Choose a dog that is right for your family, living conditions and lifestyle and that will have the lowest probability of a dog turning! good luck! =}
high energy dogs such as jack russell terriers (most terriers) not rotties or pit bulls..but you can never tell..any dog can act aggressive.
Any dog can be aggressive.... Cocker Spaniels area great example. The dogs that tend to be dominant, powerful, and require firm and responsible owners include; Pit Bull Terrier Bull Terrier Staffordshire Terrier German Shepherd Belgian Malinois Doberman Pinscher Akita Cane Corso Presa Canario Rottweiler I'm sure I am leaving some out. These are the kinds of breeds that landlords often-times don't want in their buildings. Even some insurance companies will not write homeowners insurance policies to people who own these breeds. But I must say that I have met many small dogs that tried to bite their owners, I have been bitten by a Pekingese. Any dog can bite.
The most agressive dog I've even come in contact with was a toy poodle. I've been around Pit Bulls, Shepherds, Dobies and many other so called agressive dogs and the only one who even made me feel unconfortable was that toy poodle.
First I just want to say that Im glad to see the people sticking up for pits! Okay, ALL dogs can be aggressive if they don't get the attention they deserve or you are constantly playing really rough with them, or if you beat them! My neighbors Pomeranian bit me 5 times on the leg when he got out once and I have pit bulls that wouldn't hurt a fly, trust me, they live inside with our chihauhua!
Aggressive toward their owners? It seems to me the most aggressive dogs like pitbulls are the least aggressive toward their owners. I think small dogs tend to be more aggressive toward their owners because humans can withstand a little bite by a small dog, so the human forgives the small dog and continue to keep and breed it. Large dog attacking owners would not have been allowed to live, let alone bred.
rotts, put bulls, and chows
this always bothers me. no dog is going to be naturally aggressive towards its owner. if a dog is aggressive towards its owner, it's because it's being mistreated. end of subject. i used to have a pit bull and he was a very friendly dog, loved everyone, and never once in his entire life did he growl, snap, or bite at anyone.
None of them tend to be aggressive towards thier owner.They will tend to be protective of you.Concerning aggressive behaviour,my Doberman was that way after she delivered a few litters of pups. But,I have passed pit bulls on the street and petted them.I can usually make friends with any Doby/Rott etc that will give me the chance. However,controllability of them is an issue.If they decide to attack then you are in for it,that is thier function. I have never had that happen with bull dogs or Dobies.I had a German Shepard that was put in his place by my Boxer enough times that he learned to knock it off. I do not know of anyone that has been attacked by thier dog.
OK< back off the pitts please!!! do some research and you all will find they ARE the most loyal to humans, any dog mistreated will turn on you! if you dont have the time and attention to give a dog then get a fish!!
Dogs by nature are not aggressive. It all depends on how they are trained or treated. You will find that female dogs have a tendency to try and more dominate, why I don't know.
What would be the reasoning for seeking out a human agressive dog? Nothing good ever comes from that. Any breed of dog can be made human agressive. It's all about the attention that you do (or dont) give the dog. Some dogs are easier than others to be made agressive. The loyalty of the American Pit Bull Terrier is often taken advantage of and they are turned into VERY bad representatives of their breed. Normally, APBTs are HORRID guard dogs, and should never be used as such. Nor should they EVER EVER EVER display any form of human aggression. It's just not allowed. Dobermans are the only breed whos original purpose was a guard dog. A rottweiler is a herding dog, originally. But with more responsible breeding and concentration on temperment, these dogs are more for pets more than anything. Small terriers--like the Jack Russell--tend to be wary of new dogs and sometimes people. They often have a high bite rate. The only dogs who have the genetics for typical human aggression are the Guardian breeds. Dutch Shepherd, German Shepherd Dog, etc. Be careful with a human aggressive dog. It can come back to bite you in the rear. No pun intended.
The breeds that are aggressive towards their owners are usually ones who have mistreated or beaten as a form of correction. These dogs turn into fear biters and duck and bear their teeth when they are scared. This can be seen as aggresion. Most people would like to say bully breeds, but I beg to differ when a lot of various breeds of all sizes have bite histories. If you are thinking of adding a dog to the family or for yourself, go by what you like when you see it, then research it and its history. Talk to owners and breeders. Never stop learning!