What are aggressive dog breeds?

Our 25 most dangerous dog breeds focuses on the potential of a dog to cause serious injury to a victim. read more

I came across a study published in the journal Applied Animal Behavior Science a few years ago, and the answer surprised me. read more

A breed of domestic dog that originated from Germany in 1890 developed by Karl Friedrich Louis Doberman, hence the name; they can weigh as much as 65 to 90 lbs. Although once used as guard dogs or police dogs, they also exhibit aggressive behavior directed to strangers and other dogs, though owner-directed aggression is low. read more

In the United States alone, aggressive dog breeds have been responsible for as many as 35 deaths in people each year. Although statistics on aggressive dog behavior towards other dogs aren't available, the number of aggressive incidents involving dogs is likely to be much higher. read more