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In reply to the discussion: The Top Three Most Aggressive Dog Breeds- You’ll Be Surprised! [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)18. Chihuahua was my first thought, some make me think of piranhas. Fierce little things.
Some of them as sweet as a baby kitten. Others, watch out. I don't know if it's breeding or environment that makes them that way.
A friend has toy poodles that are very aggressive as well. Very territorial. Didn't know about Dachshounds or Jack Russell terriers,thought they were laid back. Well, maybe not in terriers when they see prey. What's the old saying?
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. They don't lack spunk any of them.
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No surprise about the Cihuahuas -- a neighbor had two of the nasty little things.
FarCenter
Feb 2013
#1
I've heard of nice ones, but I've yet to personally meet one that was disciplined
Posteritatis
Feb 2013
#39
I have to disagree about rottweilers. I found them to be the most dangerous breed to work on in
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#6
I totally believe that, it's been my experience that smaller dogs in general are more aggressive.
Kalidurga
Feb 2013
#9
Our neighbors had Rottweilers. They were scared shitless of them....and we were more so.
NRaleighLiberal
Feb 2013
#11
I had the unpleasant experience of having a surly Yorkie-Poo in my house for several months
slackmaster
Feb 2013
#15
It would be interesting to see if there's a link between docility and breeding tasks
RZM
Feb 2013
#16
Chihuahua was my first thought, some make me think of piranhas. Fierce little things.
freshwest
Feb 2013
#18
I have always called chihuahuas ankle biters and given them a wide berth if possible.
appleannie1
Feb 2013
#26
No surprise...I have a pit, and I'm confident if you met her, you'd love her!
dorkzilla
Feb 2013
#36
I guessed 2/3 the Chihuahua and the Jack Russell. The dachshunds were a surprise to me.
TheKentuckian
Feb 2013
#38
If I have a source for dog bite statistics that I think is more accurate? Are you kidding?
dorkzilla
Feb 2013
#70
It is 233 pages of statistics, a detailed listing of dog attacks going back to the 1860s...
dorkzilla
Feb 2013
#103
Not surprised at all. Little dogs' neuroses are too often supported. I've been bitten three times.
nolabear
Feb 2013
#53
Pit Bulls were once used to look after children. They were referred to an Nanny Dogs
notadmblnd
Feb 2013
#60
Even if you could prove that the breed is not more aggressive or bad-tempered than others...
Ian David
Feb 2013
#86
not sure how people lose sight of that fact (your first sentence), it's all that needs said
Divine Discontent
Feb 2013
#94
However, people looking to train a dog in agression will gravitate toward larger breeds. nt
cprise
Feb 2013
#83
I've been snapped at a hundred times annoying little yapper dogs...never once by a big dog
tjwash
Feb 2013
#110
I think we agree that bigger dogs cause more damage, which should always be a concern.
Dustlawyer
Feb 2013
#115
The 12 or more countries that ban breeds like pits aren't likely to be impressed
whatchamacallit
Feb 2013
#124