Top 5 Canine Breeds Most Likely to show Dog Aggression

Here are Top 5 Canine Breeds that are Most Likely to show Dog Aggression

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Before we start, it is essential to know what actually canine aggression is

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Canine aggression is exhibiting a set of dangerous behaviors in certain situations and having relatively low patience levels

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1. CHIHUAHUA Tiniest of all, Chihuahuas are however infamous for their extremely snappy attitude and short temper

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They are notably wary of every one, including their beloved owners and hence won't back down from showing their sharp teeth upon being approached

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2. CHOW CHOW Originally bred to serve as a hunting dog, Chow Chow look exactly like fluffy, teddy plushies, making them seem harmless

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However this adorable look hides a comparatively high prey drive which when not trained properly can cause fatal encounters to strangers

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3. DACHSHUND Another one of the tiny canine breeds, the Dachshunds are also nicknamed as 'Little Devils'

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Almost every one in five Dachshunds is reported to have bitten at least one person or animal during their life, ranking them as the third most aggressive dog in our list

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4. AKITA A majestic canine breed emerging from the snowy regions, Akitas are known for their die hard loyalty towards their family or pack

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And even though this is a prized attribute, this trait makes them quite hard to read as the pup can become extremely territorial at the blink of an eye

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5. AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER Even though these pups have been time and again labeled as ''The most Dangerous Breed", not every Pitbull is vicious

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A pitbull is often aggressive due to a variety of reasons including the fact that they have been used in brutal dog fights since centuries

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To know how to properly train these canine breeds, click here

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