At least 25 different dog breeds have been responsible for dog-bite-related fatalities, although more than half have been caused by pit bulls and rottweilers. German Shepherds and Huskies are also responsible for a large percentage of dog bites. Though these dogs are commonly involved in attacks, they are not at all exclusive offenders. The following list provides the names of additional breeds that have often been linked to aggressive behavior:  Potentially aggressive breeds:    Llasa Apso: can be cranky with kids  Toy poodles: bite out of self defense  Dachsunds: not very patient  Rhodesian Ridgebacks: very dominant breed  Miniature Pinschers: big dog mindset in little body  Pekinese: intolerant  Chihuahuas: prefer adults, not tolerant of kids  Chow Chow: one-person dogs, bite without warning  Giant Schnauzers: very dominant breed, will even challenge adults  Old English Sheep Dog: very protective of owner  Cocker Spaniel: very protective of owner
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Q: Which breeds are most likely to bite?

A: At least 25 different dog breeds have been responsible for dog-bite-related fatalities, although more than half have been caused by pit bulls and rottweilers. German Shepherds and Huskies are also responsible for a large percentage of dog bites. Though these dogs are commonly involved in attacks, they are not at all exclusive offenders. The following list provides the names of additional breeds that have often been linked to aggressive behavior:

Potentially aggressive breeds:

  • Llasa Apso: can be cranky with kids
  • Toy poodles: bite out of self defense
  • Dachsunds: not very patient
  • Rhodesian Ridgebacks: very dominant breed
  • Miniature Pinschers: "big dog" mindset in little body
  • Pekinese: intolerant
  • Chihuahuas: prefer adults, not tolerant of kids
  • Chow Chow: one-person dogs, bite without warning
  • Giant Schnauzers: very dominant breed, will even challenge adults
  • Old English Sheep Dog: very protective of owner
  • Cocker Spaniel: very protective of owner


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