Four Aggressive Dog Breeds That Might Surprise You
When you think of an aggressive dog breed, a vision of a Rottweiler or German shepherd with their teeth prominently displayed may come to mind. Although these dogs have earned the reputation of being aggressive and hard to handle, the most aggressive dog breeds may not be your stereotypical muscle dogs. Rottweilers and German shepherds are more likely to be considered a threat in people’s minds because of their size. What if you pump up a Pekingese, a dog breed that usually doesn’t care for strangers, to the size of a Rottweiler? Changes are the Pekingese would be a force to be reckoned with. Here are some of the most aggressive dog breeds you may not have considered. Keep in mind these are only generalizations. There are gentle dogs of every breed.
Most aggressive dog breeds: The Dachshund
While most people won’t feel the need to cross the street to avoid a Dachshund, maybe they should. Surprisingly, twenty percent of dachshunds have attempted to bite someone at one time or another and some regularly snap at their owners. In fact, in England the Dachshund has earned the reputation as being the most aggressive dog. Could it be their history of being bred to hunt badgers? Whatever the reason, you can sleep better at night knowing this little terror doesn’t weigh a hundred pounds.
Most aggressive dog breeds: The Chihuahua
You wouldn’t know it looking at Tinkerbell of the Taco Bell Chihuahua mascot, but this breed has a lot of spunk and isn’t particularly fond of children. This high strung and excitable breed appears to do more than their share of nipping, snapping, and growling. The only saving grace is their teeth aren’t very large.
Most aggressive dog breeds: The Jack Russell Terrier
This is another high strung, excitable dog that’s full of energy and, sometimes, self importance. They have a tendency to display dominance behavior over other dogs and with their energetic nature; they can put on a good chase. Although stubborn, with good training, they can be energetic without manifesting serious aggressive tendencies.
Most aggressive dog breeds: The Chow Chow
Chows tend to be independent and somewhat antisocial, although they’re usually fiercely loyal and protective of their owners. They have a reputation for being aggressive towards other animals, particularly cats. They’re a great “one person” dog who can be counted upon to defend their master in almost any situation.
Although none of these dogs are as massive as the Rottweiler, they’ve each earned their reputation for being cranky and occasionally aggressive. It just goes to show you, sometimes it’s the small ones you have to worry about.
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I for one was surprised. I had only considered big dogs as aggressive.
a chow chow is not that small
Chow Chows are definitely not small by any means. They might look like all fluff, but I promise you there is a lot of muscle under the fur. And they’re not inherently aggressive. Bad breeding and bad raising makes an aggressive Chow, just like it does for all dog breeds.
OOOOHHHHHH!!!!!! The Chow Chow, the Jack Russell Terrier, and the Chihuahua are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo CUTE!!!!!!!!
I have two Chow Chow’s sisters
If you do not raise them to be aggressive you won’t have a aggressive dog. I wouldn’t have any other breed of dog!
Ha ha ha that is funny I used to have a chow chow and two cats
I had two female Chow Chows, one now. Both clearly dominating. I think people confuse dominating with aggressive. I socialized both heavily from the beginning and they both loved being around lots of people; however, I will say, once my older one was spayed she became increasingly aggressive and mean tempered as she aged. I’m convinced she needed hormone replacement. I wish I knew then what I know now. I really felt so badly for letting them give her a hysterectomy. Dogs need tubal ligation and vasectomies, not hysterectomies and castration. They need their hormones just like we need ours. Yikes, started rambling. Up on a soapbox. Okay, I’ll stop. Love Chow Chows.
I have adopted 2 pups (at 6 weeks, they are now 10 weeks)- at first they were nippy, now they are settling after consistent training , gentle commands and LOTS OF LOVE. I discovered they are a mix of the 3 aggressive dogs listed! Terrier/Chow and one Chihuaha/Terrier. They are sweet and playful. The Chow/Terrier mix gives me lots of affection (licks people a lot!!) and the Terrier/ Chi. sits calmly on our laps for long periods. Only trouble is they play too rough with each other, that worries me.
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