It is important to note that aggression in dogs is influenced by various factors, and any kind of dog can be aggressive. However, some breeds have displayed tendencies to be rougher than others. Here are some of the most aggressive dog breeds according to various sources:
- Chihuahua
- Dachshund
- Chow Chow
- Akita
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- Cane Corso
- Doberman Pinschers
- Neapolitan Mastiff
- Tosa Inu
- Gull Dong or Pakistani Bulldog
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Saint Bernard
- Basenji
- Dogo Argentino
- Boerboel
- German Shepherd
- Rottweiler
- Boxer
- Siberian Husky
- Jack Russell Terrier
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- Cane Corso
- Rough Collie
It is important to note that breed alone does not determine a dogs behavior, and early socialization and consistent training by a firm owner is critical to ensure your pet learns to distinguish normal interactions from threatening situations. Most individual dogs of so-called aggressive breeds can make good pets with proper training. However, some dogs aggressive tendencies may never be fully overcome, and they may not integrate well into certain households.
