There are scores of factors that play a role when assigning a “danger” level to a hound but nearly all critics and researchers disagree as regards what these factors are. Therefore, it’s unfair to ruthlessly label a dog as dangerous.
Anyway, it can’t be helped that a few dog breeds have more potential to bring on serious harm to a person if the dog were to decide to attack. So, our 25 most dangerous dog breeds concentrate on the potential of a dog to bring on serious injury to a victim. It is critical to note however that a majority of dogs are bred with the aim to please their masters. Therefore, almost all incidents involving dogs stem from unprofessional training and harsh ownership.
1. Tosa Inu
The Inu is a huge dog with a few variations weighing anywhere in the range of 130 to 200 lbs. and can reach heights of 24.5 to 32 inches. Initially bred to be a fighting dog, it is regarded as dangerous and legally restricted in some nations.
2. American Bandogge
This amazingly robust dog is a cross breed between an American Pit Bull Terrier and a Neapolitan Mastiff. Despite of its muscular look, the dog was not initially bred for fighting. However, some have used it as fighting dog.
3. Cane Corso
The Cane Corso is a well muscled dog that can weigh anywhere between 99 to 150 pounds. The breed is known as a true and quite possibly the last of the coursing Mastiffs and is a descendant of the Canis Pugnax, which were dogs used by the Romans in warfare.
4. Bull Terrier
Known for their large egg shaped heads, Bull Terriers are really strong dogs with a #1 ranking in pound-for-pound lean muscle tissue. Though not very aggressive, the breed have a strong “prey drive” which makes the Bull Terrier a dangerous dog with respect to smaller animals.
5. Rhodesian Ridgeback
A native of Southern Africa this dog is noted for its potential to keep lions away from prey while the dog’s master makes the kill. This semi-domesticated ridged hunting dog is devoted and very smart, but is very aloof to strangers. Such dogs also need positive reward-training, avoidance of rough treatment and good socialization skills because they’re over-sensitive and may develop an aggressive side.
6. Dogo Argentino
The Dogo Argentino is a massive, white, muscular dog that was developed in Argentina mainly for the purpose of big-game hunting. Though very strong and athletic, the Dogo was bred to be non-aggressive with respect to humans. But, it’s illegal to own a Dogo in the United Kingdom under their Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991.
7. Boer Boel
The Boer Boel is a massive, mastiff dog breed from South Africa which was bred for the purpose of standing guard over a home or farm. These dogs were commonly a first line of defense against predators and were useful in tracking and holding down wounded game. Bore Boels are devoted but very protective of their families.
8. Gull Dong
The Gull Dong (also called the Pakistani Bull Dog) is a cross breed between the Gull Tarrier and the Bully Kutta. Very strong and muscular, the Dong was particularly bred as a fighting dog and is known to be very aggressive and tough to control.
9. Basenji
A hunting dog native of Central Africa it has been classified as a sight hound. They are alert, curious, and affectionate, though they are reserved with strangers. These dogs are the 2nd least trainable of all breed types.
10. Saint Bernard
The St. Bernard a breed of very large working dog is native of Swiss and Italian Alps. Initially bred as a rescue dog, they have been made famous by stories of their massive size and Alps rescue mission abilities. But, like other very large dogs, they need to be trained to be sociable with strangers and other dogs during their infancy, to prevent aggressive territorial behavior.
11. American Bulldog
It’s an extremely muscular heavy dog. While they’re known for their friendly demeanor, they can also show the trait of ‘stubbornness’ as they are really confident. At first this breed was bred as a working farm utility dog that could catch and hold wild boar and cattle, kill vermin, and guard an owner’s property.
12. Great Dane
Also called the German Mastiff or Danish Hound, this breed of domestic dog is notable for its huge size. It’s the world’s tallest dog at 44 inches and was initially bred to hunt wild boar and deer in Germany.
13. Fila Brasileiro
The Fila Brasileiro also called the Brazilian Mastiff is a huge dog developed in Brazil. It has amazing tracking abilities but is an aggressive and reckless dog. Due to its size, temperament and potential for aggression, the Brazilian Mastiff has been prohibited in scores of countries.
14. Perro de Presa Canario
The Perro de Presa Canario is a massive dog that was initially bred for working livestock. The name of the breed is Spanish and it means “Canarian catch dog”. Presas needs early socialization and obedience training. Sometimes, the Presa can get aggressive towards other dogs and suspicious of strangers.
15. Akita Inu
A huge spitz breed of dog it’s native of mountainous regions of Japan, and is noted for its two breed types: the Akita Inu (Japanese Akita) and the Akita (American Akita). Robust, independent and dominant breed, they are loving towards family members but are aloof with strangers because of their territorial attitude.
16. Boxer
Although not an aggressive type, they are listed in our 25 most dangerous dogs breed list owing to 48 negative incidents involving the breed from 1982 to 2012. Initially from Germany where they can grow from 50 to 70 lbs, their intelligent, playful and energetic personalities are negated by their ‘headstrong’ characteristic.
17. Wolf Hybrid
Wolf Hybrid also called the Wolf dog is a cross breed between a dog and a wolf. Therefore, Wolf-dog hybrids are a mixture of genetic traits giving rise to less predictable behavior patterns compared to either the wolf or dog.
18. Chow Chow
While they appear to be distant and independent, this breed of dogs need constant attention from their owners if they don’t want them to grow aggressive and ill-bred. Initially from China, the 50 to 70 lbs Chow Chow can be referred as Songshi Quan or ‘puffy-lion dog’, as well. This breed has discernment skills against strangers and can be brutally protective of its owners. Regarded as high-risks dogs, they are viewed as ‘unacceptable’ and may require insurance owing to 238 fatalities from dog bites from 1979 to 1998. While they can be housed in apartments, they require daily physical activities and exercises so as not to become dangerous as pets.
19. Doberman Pinschers
Known for their alertness, devotion and sharpness, this breed of dogs is regarded to be the best guard dog where they only attack if they are provoked or sense that their family and their property is in danger. It’s a domestic dog that originated from Germany in 1890 developed by Karl Friedrich Louis Doberman, hence the name; they weigh in the range of 65 to 90 lbs. Although mostly used as guard dogs or police dogs, they also show aggressive behavior towards strangers and other dogs, though owner-directed aggression is low. Their aggression owing to their size and strength can as well make them potentially dangerous.
20. Huskies
Deployed to pull sleds in the northern regions and distinguished for their swift pulling style, they were also used for sled dog racing and for adventure trekking. Nevertheless, they can be dangerous to smaller animals because of their strong predator instinct and are noted for being destructive if they are bored.
21. Alaskan Malamutes
This dog breed is linked to the Siberian Husky, and requires daily exercises to be happy, else they will become bored, disobedient and destructive. This massive breed of domestic dog can grow from 70 to 100 lbs and are ideal partner for pursuits like carting, mushings, bikejoring, and skijoring. Because they are known for their strong independence, they can be hard to train, cope poorly with smaller animals, and are undependable as watchdogs.
22. Rottweiler
Rottweilers are a robust breed having well-developed genetic herding and guarding instincts. The dangerous behavior in Rottweilers commonly results from irresponsible ownership, abuse, neglect, or lack of socialization and training. Anyway, the Rottweiler’s strength is a quality which shouldn’t be overlooked.
23. German Shepherd
A breed of dogs that originated from Germany, the German Shepherd can weigh as much as 70 to 100 lbs. Noted for being intelligent, confident, alert, vigilant, and fearless; the police use them for their K-9 units. But, caution must be exercised with Shepherds as they can turn overprotective of their family and territory, and if not socialized properly; can lead to attacks.
24. Pitbull
The term ‘pit bull’ comprise specific breeds of dog from the American Pit Bull Terrier, the Staffordshire bull terrier, the American Staffordshire terrier, and the American Bulldog. Initially bred for baiting bulls and bears most of their breeds were also deployed for dog fighting in many parts of the world and is regarded as the most dangerous dog in America.
25. Caucasian Ovcharka
The Caucasian Ovcharka also called the Caucasian Shepherd, was bred to guard livestock. The typical Caucasian Ovcharka is bold, strong-willed and courageous. But, unless correctly socialized and trained, the Caucasian Shepherd may show ferocious and unmanageable tendencies because it does not accept people it does not know and has a powerful urge to defend.
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