list of dogs most likely to bite
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As a pit bull owner, I am sad (although certainly not suprised) to see pit bulls listed numerous times in response to this question by the ignorant and uninformed.
PLEASE, please do your research before you post ignorantly on here, especially to a question that is bound to evoke controversial responses. Pit bulls don't need any help in creating a bad rap; they've got enough of one as is without people responding to this question with "PITT BULL!!!" without evidence to back up their claim ( and without knowing how to properly spell the name of the type of dog they are slandering).
To share some of MY research, of which I do plently, because I am a responsible pit bull owner, pit bulls are no more likely to bite a HUMAN than many other seemingly "friendly" breeds. In fact, in a study that compiled a list of 100 breeds and placed them in order of most to least likely to bite a human, pit bulls were fourth...from the BOTTOM.
Also, according to the American Temperment Test Society (www.atts.org), American Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Bull Terriers (all under the "pit bull" umbrella) have a higher passing percentage rate than Golden Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels, Chihuahuas, and other "family" pets.
Furthermore, in response to the post that mentioned bite pressure (or how hard an animal bites): It is a myth that pit bulls have a higher PSI than other breed of dog. There is no evidence that pit bulls have any physical formation of the jaw that would make them different that any other breed of dog. Just to clear that up, because that is a popular myth.
However, you (asker) did not specify human or dog in regard to what object dogs are most likely to bite. All of my above information pertains to humans. But I would be willing to bet alot that pit bulls would indeed be more likely to bite another dog or any smaller animal it perceived as prey. First of all, they are terriers. With such high prey drives, that's what terriers do. Secondly, pit bulls are not known for their friendliness toward other dogs. Given their ugly history, does this suprise anyone? Most pit bulls have a genetic disposition for dog aggression (NOT human aggression) and thus may be more likely to bite, if provoked or challenged by another dog. Bully breeds, including pit bulls, do not often start fights, but you can bet they will finish it. Responsible owners are aware of this trait, respect it, and take proactive measures to ensure the safety of their bully as well as the safety of others at all times.
I hope this sheds some light on the situation. Don't fall for the media hype, or listen to people who post ignorantly without the stats to back it up! Put up or shut up!
PITT BULL!!
I looked this up a long time ago, and surprisingly the Dalmation is a biter (you know, the firetruck dogs?) Pitt Bulls of course, and smaller dogs who feel intimidated are often biters.
any dog really. not just the breeds that are so called aggressive dogs. i have a bichon frise that will tear you up lol.
German shepherd and labs are the top biters.
I don't think they keep track of all the little bitters but I ve got a nasty little lhasa.
ALL dogs bite. It's a matter of to what degree. Any dog provoked or abused will bite.
If you are referring to unprovoked attacks, any dog that has been trained to attack strangers.
Any dog that has not been well socialized.
Any dog that has not been trained or handled properly.
no
any dog who is not trained right could bite
any dog who does not get exercise could bite
any dog could develop aggressive tendencies
A better question might be what dog has the most powerful bite or something like that but even a tiny dog can bite but people are just not as intimidated by them
it all depends on how the dog was brought up. if they were trained to be watchdogs, they will bite. if they were spoiled, and were aloud to do bad things, then they'll probably bite. but if they were diciplined as puppies, and taught not to bite, then they won't bite.
This is the best research on dog bites that seems to be out there. However, the focus is on fatal dog bites.
Big factors are unneutered males and dogs that have been tied up or chained.
Pit bulls score higher on the human compatibility tests than most golden retrievers. So cross them OFF your list of biters.
Frightened, unsocialized, mistreated, untrained dogs are biters - of ANY breed.
Cure - socialize and train your dog - regardless of breed.
I've been bitten most often by toy breeds, especially poodles.
Dogs who have been treated wrongly by humans. Abused, neglected, trained to fight etc.
ANY dog owned by an irresponsible owner or bred by a bad breeder!!
No dog is born mean!!
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