Dog breeds pre-disposed to aggression?

[Twodogs]

I am currently studying dog behaviour/psychology, current topic is breeds pre-disposed to aggression. As a bit of non-scientific detail for inclusion what breeds or breeds do you believe to be pre-disposed to aggression?

I have been asking the same question of local dog walkers, it would be interesting to see if their responses are much different to any gained here, as that most here will have a good understanding of dogs and probably extensive dog working experience.

Thank you in advance..

 

[foxdropper]

Any dog not socialised properly or mistreated .Beware this isn’t a thread that will be used against us .

 

[shakey jake]

any breed designed to fight other dogs, animals or people. with socialising any dog can be trusted most of the time, with bad handling any dog/breed can be a nightmare

 

[foxdropper]

Worst dog I ever came across was a collie ,not a trait the breed is known for rather the opposite .sycophantic to the extreme ,wanted you to stroke it then bit the crap out your hand .
Best breed Ive come across and most loyal is the staff ,contrary to its history .So many variables to be a non starter mate .Dog aggression is one thing ,human aggression is a pts case unless bred for a purpose and managed by those fully in control.

 

[baguio]

The dogs around my way that I always avoid are Greyhounds, chihuahuas, Jack-Russell's and Boxers. The common gundog breeds are the least likely to be aggressive IMO.

 

[Twodogs]

Any dog not socialised properly or mistreated .Beware this isn’t a thread that will be used against us .

Whilst I understand your suspicion I can assure you this is most certainly not, I am attempting to get a non-scientific snap shot of what breeds people perceived to be pre-disposed to aggression. Nothing else.

I could list the dogs that research has shown as most likely to attack humans or other dogs but I am after people’s perceptions not fact. Besides if I listed breeds that would likely bias any answers.

If anyone is interested Montrose, 2000, has published the most recent data on dog on dog attacks, two of the breeds likely to be used by readers of this forum account for 1.6%, Border Collies and 0.5%, Labradors, of the reported dog on dog attacks, statistically insignificant.

 

[Heym SR20]

The dogs around my way that I always avoid are Greyhounds, chihuahuas, Jack-Russell's and Boxers. The common gundog breeds are the least likely to be aggressive IMO.

I would 2nd this, and would also add staffies. I know that some are very affectionate, but that is not my experience or observation.

 

[unicorn71]

Collie’s are the breed I try to avoid if possible as virtually every one I’ve met has been been a raging nutter , some of the German breeds can also be a handful.

 

[Selous]

Golden cocker spaniels have a well documented cocker rage syndrome. The bull breeds are definitely inclined to fight other dogs more than people and terriers and collies are often a bit nippy. Saying that the only dog that ever scared me was a golden retriever. GSDs and Malinois are also good at a bit of corrective biting

 

[Dogtra UK]

You have to draw a distinction between behaviour shown in prey, defence and fight drives.
some dogs while operating in prey will be labelled agressive. A world of difference.

 

[Scandially]

Ask a doctor and it will be mainly Labradors that bite humans.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dog-breed-most-likely-attack-bite-you-revealed-a7166296.html%3Famp&ved=2ahUKEwjfksno3O_xAhXigv0HHRmmBaQQFjAMegQIDRAC&usg=AOvVaw0Esog3WfD49SDVthaJ6c4p&ampcf=1

 

[Apthorpe]

Ask a doctor and it will be mainly Labradors that bite humans.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dog-breed-most-likely-attack-bite-you-revealed-a7166296.html%3Famp&ved=2ahUKEwjfksno3O_xAhXigv0HHRmmBaQQFjAMegQIDRAC&usg=AOvVaw0Esog3WfD49SDVthaJ6c4p&ampcf=1

The Independent really is full of sh1t these days. Complete nonsense written by a fool who is totally innumerate.

The type of dogs most pre-disposed to aggression are the ones owned by utter cnuts. Can't blame the dog for that, I would be too if I had to share a home with some of the scrotes.

 

[Scandially]

Probably but that assumption has been doing its rounds for 20 or so years.

 

[Yorric]

By far the worst in my experience are gnasher type brindled terriers, especially those that are normally kept on a leash by stupid owners who are frightened that woffles may run away or attack if let off. These dogs are truly dangerous.
Ian

 

[baguio]

Ask a doctor and it will be mainly Labradors that bite humans.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dog-breed-most-likely-attack-bite-you-revealed-a7166296.html%3Famp&ved=2ahUKEwjfksno3O_xAhXigv0HHRmmBaQQFjAMegQIDRAC&usg=AOvVaw0Esog3WfD49SDVthaJ6c4p&ampcf=1

An Independent reader.

 

[Rhodesianjess]

I would presume that labradors account for a large proportion of dog bites because they are a very popular pet,owned by an awfully lot of people. Very few people would be bitten by a bore- bole in this country, not many being owned!
I can however assure you that I would go into a farmstead with labradors on the loose; I'm willing to bet you don't do it twice with bore-bole's on the loose!
Predisposition to bite comes from aggressive breeding ie terriers for tackling prey or guard breeds to protect property/lives.
Having owned guard breeds, terriers and gundogs, I believe you breed for the traits you require,no matter what that is.

 

[Scandially]

Not at all but it's all over Google...

 

[TomT3]

Having been brought up with Staffie bitches I can confirm that they are loving family members for kids and adults alike. However they definitely arent known for getting along with other dogs-especially larger dogs!

 

[Keith Edmunds]

You have to draw a distinction between behaviour shown in prey, defence and fight drives.
some dogs while operating in prey will be labelled agressive. A world of difference.

Totally agree with the above....and some. Sounds like a pigeon holing exercise and these invariably fail to take in all variables. A 'shy biter' is often a polar opposite to a 'bold aggressor' but both hurt the same.

 

[McKenzie]

I’ve noticed that all my gsp’s & gwp’s are inherently nervous of dogs with ears that stand up (as opposed to hound ears) such as collies, Alsatians etc & I have to agree with them that such dogs seem predisposed to being nippy, nervous & sometimes aggressive.