Most Aggressive Dog Breed

Dogs can be cute as well as aggressive. Here is a list of some of the most aggressive dog breed that you might come across. Certain circumstances turns these breeds aggressive. Read more and find out which are those breeds.
They are cute, they are adorable, they are loyal and friendly, but if they feel threatened, dogs can turn pretty aggressive. There are certain dog breeds who have been termed as the 'most aggressive dog breed' and these dogs are best suited as guard dogs. It would be a mistake if we say that they are born aggressive; certain situations or when it's a matter of their safety, anyone will turn aggressive. You cannot blame your pet Labrador for snapping at you or for barking loudly at you if you try and hurt her puppies. If you are planning to buy a dog and if you have children at home, then it's important that you know which dogs have been termed as 'aggressive', so that you think twice before you get them.

Top 10 Most Aggressive Dog Breeds

I don't know how many of you will agree with me, but I do not think that there's any dog breed which can specifically be termed as most aggressive dog breed. I am sure most of you will agree that even gentle and cuddly dogs can turn aggressive when they want. But still, some breeds are considered to be far more aggressive than the others and you will get to know which are those breeds from the list of most aggressive dog breeds given below.

Chow Chows
Chows Chows are small and cuddly, but they can be pretty aggressive sometimes and they can often bite without any warning and are also great fighters. These dogs are independent and their first priority is their own needs and they hate being disturbed.

Lhasa Apso
If you have ever seen these dogs you will need a minute to differentiate between their tail and head, because their face is covered with long hairs and it is said that this is what makes these dogs more aggressive. Children often try to figure out which is the head and which is the tail and in turn they piss it off and in the bargain get bitten. Probably this is why they are often in a grumpy mood around children.

Rottweilers
Rottweilers are meant to be guard dogs and they are extremely protective about their masters and they have no patience for strangers or for other dogs. If you try to harm their owners, they lose their temper and turn aggressive. The only way to bring them back to the right path is by training and disciplining them from the time they are puppies.

Dachshunds
Frankly speaking, I was surprised to know that Dachshunds are referred to as aggressive dog breeds despite being so small and playful. But, these dogs are impatient and their small size also plays an important role in making them more aggressive.

Pit Bull
If you have to put any dog in the world's most aggressive dog breeds, then you simply cannot miss out the Pit Bull. They are fearless and if they catch hold of a prey, they will not release them till they are dead.

Alaskan Huskies
Alaskan Huskies are intelligent and they can withstand extremely cold temperature. But they can be aggressive at times and that is why they are not considered to be good guard dogs but they do make good sled dogs.

German Shepherd
German Shepherds are beautiful, gentle, loyal and extremely good with children. But when angry, they can be a very aggressive dog breed. But if they are trained properly from the very beginning, their temper can be controlled.

Alaskan Malamutes
Generally the Alaskan Malamute dog breeds are pretty friendly, but still sometimes they can be pretty aggressive. This happens because they are highly energetic and if they cannot use their energy, they turn violent. If you have an Alaskan Malamute, then make sure that you have a huge space at home where they can run around.

Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniels often suffer from a genetic problem which is called the 'rage syndrome' and this is what leads them to act in a violent manner against strangers. Dogs suffering from this problem are often put to sleep.

Jack Russell Terrier
If Jack Russell Terriers are not trained from a very early stage, their violent behavior or nature of biting and digging remains, thus tagging them sometimes as the most aggressive dog breed. Sometimes due to their behavior, they can also be called 'Stubborn fellows'. Hence start training them from a very early stage.

This was some information on the most aggressive dog breed. Proper training and discipline can help them around strangers. As I have told you before that no dogs are born aggressive, situations make them so, hence make sure that you do not do anything that might piss them off. You can also go through the list of most dangerous dog breeds in order to know which are the dogs that most people fear the most. There's no need to be afraid of these dogs. If you love them and care for them, they will love you back in the same way.

By Ratnashri Dutta
Published: 2/1/2011