What is the most aggressive dog breed?

If you're looking for a new puppy for your family or children, you will want to avoid the 10 dogs that are known to be aggressive, mean, and potentially dangerous. read more

Known for their large egg shaped heads, Bull Terriers are exceptionally strong dogs with a #1 ranking in pound-for-pound lean muscle tissue. Though not particularly aggressive, the breed is known to have a strong “prey drive” which makes the Bull Terrier a dangerous dog towards smaller animals. read more

Dr. Polsky, "Dog Expert Opinion on the Most Aggressive Dog Breeds," Dog Expert. Duffy, Hsu, and Serpell, "Breed Differences in Canine Aggression," Journal of the International Society for Applied Ethology: Applied Animal Behavior Science, Volume 114, Issues 3-4, Pages 441-460, 1 December 2008. read more

The 9 Most Aggressive Dog Breeds 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