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67. big dogs
Mon Feb 4, 2013, 08:49 PM
Feb 2013

have the musculature to cause serious damage
chihuahua, not so much

on another note,
when i was young we had a Siamese that i saw chase more than one German Shepard out of the yard

No surprise about the Cihuahuas -- a neighbor had two of the nasty little things. FarCenter Feb 2013 #1
i have a chihuahua` barbtries Feb 2013 #5
I've heard of nice ones, but I've yet to personally meet one that was disciplined Posteritatis Feb 2013 #39
They seem very devoted to a particular person in my experience. Liberal Veteran Feb 2013 #44
You are correct. My Chihuahua is devoted to just me. RebelOne Feb 2013 #51
My 80 year old father Jenoch Feb 2013 #153
I've fostered several Chihuahuas and never had a problem LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #46
I immediately thought Chihuahua too. Martin Eden Feb 2013 #91
There is a joke told by a Hispanic comedian that says mykpart Feb 2013 #116
More biting means less cats, leading to more birds NoOneMan Feb 2013 #2
My neighbor's yappy little JRTDs are no match for my 15-pound Attack Cats slackmaster Feb 2013 #30
Good...more cats mean more happiness...nt joeybee12 Feb 2013 #32
^This^ Arugula Latte Feb 2013 #54
I have one Mojorabbit Feb 2013 #151
I'll put any kitteh I have ever known against a doxie. Brigid Feb 2013 #155
That's 'cause they hate being called "weiner dogs". Scuba Feb 2013 #3
Yep, they get PO'ed about all the weiner jokes!!! I told mine RKP5637 Feb 2013 #133
I could deal with an out of control wiener dog, pit bull notsomuch NightWatcher Feb 2013 #4
If you ever encounter a pissed-off Standard Dachsund DollarBillHines Feb 2013 #7
I once spent 45 mins sitting on top of a friend's desk NightWatcher Feb 2013 #35
Agree about the Standard Dachshund mike dub Feb 2013 #122
LOL...I have friends who have a German Shepherd mix and a terrier mix TheCruces Feb 2013 #158
LOL OwnedByCats Feb 2013 #162
You have to be able to catch them first. Lady Freedom Returns Feb 2013 #12
Never had to deal with an attacking animal, have you? Scootaloo Feb 2013 #56
I've taken on plenty of dogs over the years hfojvt Feb 2013 #119
No surprise about Dachshunds -- and nice post and picture, Scootaloo mike dub Feb 2013 #121
Opossums are sweeties, actually Scootaloo Feb 2013 #128
possums are hilarious, too BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #139
I have to disagree about rottweilers. I found them to be the most dangerous breed to work on in kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #6
I have had 4 Rotts. They all loved our Vet and showered him with kisses. appleannie1 Feb 2013 #29
then again ajk2821 Feb 2013 #105
The techs at my vet's office told me the same thing. Rhiannon12866 Feb 2013 #154
I worked in a kennel and the breed I didn't trust was the Chows TheCruces Feb 2013 #159
Much of this probably still comes down to the owners ... surrealAmerican Feb 2013 #8
Not true. I have had my Chihuahua since she was 6 weeks old. RebelOne Feb 2013 #14
... and does she bite people anyway? ... surrealAmerican Feb 2013 #17
No, it did not work. I think it is just in her nature. RebelOne Feb 2013 #50
I hope he stops breeding. roody Feb 2013 #98
I totally believe that, it's been my experience that smaller dogs in general are more aggressive. Kalidurga Feb 2013 #9
Yes, I can agree that the most aggressive of all breeds is the Chihuahua. RebelOne Feb 2013 #10
Our neighbors had Rottweilers. They were scared shitless of them....and we were more so. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2013 #11
I have 2 Rottweilers and they are a perfect dog. RebelOne Feb 2013 #21
The article cites "a new study by Applied Animal Behavior Science" ... DreamGypsy Feb 2013 #13
I had a Jack and we have a Chihuahua/Pincer DainBramaged Feb 2013 #19
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
Some of the nicest dogs I've ever met Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #24
Chihuahua was my first thought, some make me think of piranhas. Fierce little things. freshwest Feb 2013 #18
A dachshund is a wolf hound stuffed into a sock. X_Digger Feb 2013 #25
No lack of self-confidence there! freshwest Feb 2013 #27
It would take a doxie to do this.. to a lion.. (Warning: potentially NSWF) X_Digger Feb 2013 #33
Huh, just read the description. Didn't need that... freshwest Feb 2013 #40
Our dachshund is the same way at the vet! mike dub Feb 2013 #126
And all doxie owners' response? "Well duh!" LOL n/t X_Digger Feb 2013 #20
I have a ChiJack mix PasadenaTrudy Feb 2013 #22
I've never had the big dog ever try to attack me MrScorpio Feb 2013 #23
I have always called chihuahuas ankle biters and given them a wide berth if possible. appleannie1 Feb 2013 #26
Yes, I have a Chihuahua and they are deinitely ankle biters, RebelOne Feb 2013 #57
So, how many people have been mauled to death by dachshunds or chihuahuas? eallen Feb 2013 #28
How many children have been mauled to death by chihuahuas and/or dachsunds? Bandit Feb 2013 #31
My cousin's nutty Jack Russell is always nipping at everything...... marmar Feb 2013 #34
No surprise...I have a pit, and I'm confident if you met her, you'd love her! dorkzilla Feb 2013 #36
I have a terrier mix Carolina Feb 2013 #37
One of our rescues was like that re food.. it was a real chore. X_Digger Feb 2013 #41
it's amazing how Carolina Feb 2013 #166
I guessed 2/3 the Chihuahua and the Jack Russell. The dachshunds were a surprise to me. TheKentuckian Feb 2013 #38
I have a terrier-maltese mix FirstLight Feb 2013 #42
Total-cutie-pie alert! mike dub Feb 2013 #134
And yet the statistics say otherwise. Nine Feb 2013 #43
dogbites.org doesn't have to most stellar reputation dorkzilla Feb 2013 #45
Thanks so much for the link! smokey nj Feb 2013 #48
My pleasure! dorkzilla Feb 2013 #74
Newfies were as well. smokey nj Feb 2013 #75
Newfies?! *snort* dorkzilla Feb 2013 #76
Yup, Newfies! smokey nj Feb 2013 #84
Only because you disagree with them. But they did not compile those stats anyway. Nine Feb 2013 #52
If I have a source for dog bite statistics that I think is more accurate? Are you kidding? dorkzilla Feb 2013 #70
Don't bother with that one, it obviously has an agenda. smokey nj Feb 2013 #72
My agenda is to have less of this: Nine Feb 2013 #82
BSL and breed bans won't prevent that. smokey nj Feb 2013 #85
In your opinion. (nt) Nine Feb 2013 #97
What you attached contained no statistics. Nine Feb 2013 #81
It is 233 pages of statistics, a detailed listing of dog attacks going back to the 1860s... dorkzilla Feb 2013 #103
and ending at 1975. (nt) Nine Feb 2013 #123
No.it.does.not. dorkzilla Feb 2013 #131
page number please? (nt) Nine Feb 2013 #132
I've had enough of this. Read it yourself, it's there. dorkzilla Feb 2013 #136
It's 233 pages, you can't give me a page number? (nt) Nine Feb 2013 #137
You are sure right. Jack Sprat Feb 2013 #47
Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit. baldguy Feb 2013 #80
I agree. Repeating lies doesn't make them true. Nine Feb 2013 #95
Reading comprehension is clearly not your strong suit dorkzilla Feb 2013 #106
Post removed Post removed Feb 2013 #108
Oh for goodness sake, OwnedByCats Feb 2013 #163
The dogs that tended to bite when I fostered LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #49
Not surprised at all. Little dogs' neuroses are too often supported. I've been bitten three times. nolabear Feb 2013 #53
As a kid, had a Chihuahua that literally kicked a German Shepherd's rear. Hoyt Feb 2013 #55
Dachsunds are nippy. So are Collies. I'd bet Pomeranians are high up too. DirkGently Feb 2013 #58
I dunno about aggressive, but the top 3 for stubborn are Jackpine Radical Feb 2013 #59
No way independentpiney Feb 2013 #71
You said it. surrealAmerican Feb 2013 #99
We say that about our doxies.. X_Digger Feb 2013 #100
And I'd add Dachshunds to that list as well. n/t AngryOldDem Feb 2013 #109
+1 n/t X_Digger Feb 2013 #114
Ours has finally accepted the concept of housebreaking after three years. AngryOldDem Feb 2013 #117
As I mentioned elsewhere.. X_Digger Feb 2013 #118
Pit Bulls were once used to look after children. They were referred to an Nanny Dogs notadmblnd Feb 2013 #60
not this crap again Nine Feb 2013 #64
Ahem DainBramaged Feb 2013 #66
I apologize. Nine Feb 2013 #125
Yes, it is true. baldguy Feb 2013 #89
My miniature dachshund is vicious when it comes to toys. Solly Mack Feb 2013 #61
LOL! X_Digger Feb 2013 #65
That's determination! I'm constantly sewing up toys. Solly Mack Feb 2013 #68
With two doxies and one doxie-mix, we don't have enough thread. ;) X_Digger Feb 2013 #69
Mine destroyed a plastic squeak toy in about a minute. AngryOldDem Feb 2013 #107
I have a chihuahua and he's a sugar... a la izquierda Feb 2013 #62
When I was a kid, we had two neighbors with lots of dogs. OnionPatch Feb 2013 #63
big dogs energumen Feb 2013 #67
I've seen my own cat do that to a golden retriever Aerows Feb 2013 #112
i still have a cat energumen Feb 2013 #120
Yes, while dogs have "owners, cats have "staff". SharonAnn Feb 2013 #140
Nasty little yip-yip dogs, all 3 breeds AnnieBW Feb 2013 #73
I'm pretty sure I can fend-off a Jack Russel Terrier in a fair fight. n/t Ian David Feb 2013 #77
But pitt bull defenders never want to acknowledge that Aerows Feb 2013 #79
Even if you could prove that the breed is not more aggressive or bad-tempered than others... Ian David Feb 2013 #86
Ever tried to shake a Jack off your ankle? DainBramaged Feb 2013 #90
Off your ankle? Aerows Feb 2013 #96
A pit bull is not a "humongous dog" TheCruces Feb 2013 #160
The difference Aerows Feb 2013 #78
Post removed Post removed Feb 2013 #92
I don't want to be cured Aerows Feb 2013 #127
not sure how people lose sight of that fact (your first sentence), it's all that needs said Divine Discontent Feb 2013 #94
The pit bull has the least biting power of those three breeds TheCruces Feb 2013 #161
However, people looking to train a dog in agression will gravitate toward larger breeds. nt cprise Feb 2013 #83
I am so NOT surprised. Warpy Feb 2013 #87
Could it be that pitbulls are kept more isolated than daschunds? Gentle-man Feb 2013 #88
I've had three Jack Russell's Lurks Often Feb 2013 #93
a good academic article discussing aggression in dogs... Nine Feb 2013 #101
Don't even bother. defacto7 Feb 2013 #141
I think you're probably right. (nt) Nine Feb 2013 #144
I've had Dachshunds all my life and the LibGranny Feb 2013 #102
No surrpise at all about the Dachshund. AngryOldDem Feb 2013 #104
I've been snapped at a hundred times annoying little yapper dogs...never once by a big dog tjwash Feb 2013 #110
Du rec. Nt xchrom Feb 2013 #111
not surprised about the obvious stereotyped ones PatrynXX Feb 2013 #113
I think we agree that bigger dogs cause more damage, which should always be a concern. Dustlawyer Feb 2013 #115
happened all the time with our great dane d_r Feb 2013 #138
The 12 or more countries that ban breeds like pits aren't likely to be impressed whatchamacallit Feb 2013 #124
No surprise; elleng Feb 2013 #129
I'm on my third dachshund, never had one bite anybody. TwilightGardener Feb 2013 #130
One of the sweetest dogs I have ever had was a cross between asjr Feb 2013 #135
The study on which this article is based may be flawed... DreamGypsy Feb 2013 #142
Responsibility. defacto7 Feb 2013 #143
Doxies, Chihuahuas and Jack Russells are small dogs with minimal jaw power. Walk away Feb 2013 #145
I am not surprised! burrowowl Feb 2013 #146
And yet, Le Taz Hot Feb 2013 #147
I was bitten age 5 by a Dachsund with a scar on my right cheek to prove it PufPuf23 Feb 2013 #148
Not surprised at all.. RedCappedBandit Feb 2013 #149
I grew up around a rotweiller liberal_at_heart Feb 2013 #150
There is NO more aggressive breed than this one! Kennah Feb 2013 #152
ok datasuspect Feb 2013 #167
Dobes are big babies! kysrsoze Feb 2013 #156
Sweetest dog I ever had -Standard Dachshund named Polly No Vested Interest Feb 2013 #157
I knew a terrier would be on the list BainsBane Feb 2013 #164
I have 3 dachshunds RockaFowler Feb 2013 #165
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