I had to giggle, " most aggressive dogs"

[speckledhen]

We bred AKC Dobes when I was a kid. Great dogs, though wary of strangers most of the time, and very cautious.

 

[Jamie_Dog_Trainer]

Have to agree with the list completely.

 

[BarbK]

Unforutunately I have to agree with the list except they needed to add rat terriers, cockers, jrts and a few other small dogs.
However in defense of the dogs. Most of which I like (except the ankle biters). Half the people out there who have dogs need to get rid of them and never get another one again!!!! That would solve alot of the problems.

 

[chicken+quail=luv]

Heehee. But I guess it's a good thing that dachshunds are small- if they were as large as pit bulls, they would probably do more damage. My Aunt had a dachshund, and I'm not at all surprised it made #1.

 

[fancbrd4me02]

I agree that there are a lot of agressive Doxies out there. From what I've seen , it's a combination of breed characteristics mixed with lazy people who don't know how to socialize and train a intelligent but stubborn breed. I see many Doxie's in the hands of inexperienced or unknowlegable dog owners who do not take the time (months) it takes to socialize Doxies adequately to animals, children, and difficult situations. They also constantly baby or carry these dogs, allowing them to feel dominate over other dogs below them and also allowing them to become territorial over a person or object. Doxies are not a dog for the novice or undedicated owner. They need obedience training, stimulation (directed properly), and they need to be taken into the world where they can learn not to be fearful-agressive. I have owned many powerful breed dogs, Rotts, shepards, cattle dog (intelligent, needs good training & a job), great danes, bull terrier, etc. Doxies are being bred like crazy and most people who get them don't know what kind of dog they really are - For example, they can be really hard to housebreak. My heart aches for all the Doxies sent to homes where people are unaware of this problem, and probably cause a lot of the agression problems with Doxies when people are harsh with them during housetraining because they are not being prepared for the amount of time it can take to housebreak Doxies. My Doxie is a good citizen today because of what amounts to me spending the first year of her life making sure she completed her training, was not allowed to behave agressively in scary/new situations, persistance with the potty training issues. I could probably accomplish this with almost any young doxie I was given, so I kind of have to blame owners for most of the problems with them. You can't just get a Doxie and expect it to train itself. (This can also be said for many of the other so-called problem breeds: Pits, etc.)

 

[Cetawin]

The Doxie is a ridiculous choice for number one and the beagle really surprises me. I would love to know more about the research behind that ranking.

 

[PineappleMama]

That is so weird... it's not my Doxies, but Matt who chases my hubby out the door.. barking at his heels.

I swear I can just hear her saying "Annnd stay out!"

Doxie wise... I pick all my girls up for a cuddle. Kinda like I do my kids, grab 'em, sneak a hug, back down they go.
I don't even try to carry them... I'm always worried I'll trip over my own feet and they'll get hurt.
Never understood those people who carry dogs in purses.
Though I do know a shrink who has her doggie (one of those small fluffy guys) in a stroller with her at work every day... bit odd that.

Mine aren't the most well mannered, I've seen some amazing dogs in my day and they just don't come close...
But nor are they the worst. Just sort of middle of the road maybe.

Same can be said for terriers... my Gran had two... one loved everyone, rarely barked, sweetie pie...
The other was a super jealous vicious little beastie... they were sibs so same gene pool, just WAY different personality, etc.

Now THERE would be a decent study... work with an entire litter of each breed, same trainers, same amount of time per breed, to see just how much is gene, how much is temperment... that's a study I'd actually like to read!!

P.S. PR09 those pups of yours are so adorable...
Love the one with the sleepyhead too... 'bout the only time mine isn't pulling a face for the camera.

 

[McCord6]

Chihuahuas should be listed right next to dachunds! Those little ankle bitters can tear you up real bad. Yesterday, my FIL's prize chihuahua, Sugar, has actually bit the mess out of my SIL's boyfriend's nose. We warned him not to get close to her!

 

[CityChicker]

I don't know... I just can't see Daschies being the most aggressive. They are my favorite breed far and away. We have had several of them in our immediate and extended family and most of them have been very lovable. Yes, they can be barkers and yes, they can be aggressive. I just don't see them as being the MOST aggressive. We have a Jack Russell that puts our Daschies to shame in that department. He has mellowed a little bit over the years (14 now), but he is still *very* aggressive. He can flip on a dime too, fine one minute and snapping the next. We have done *everything* with him including obedience training and having a professional handler work with him. One of the most frustrating things about him is that sometimes he simply will not behave. He can be very defiant and disobedient despite everything we have done.

All that said, both breeds are super intelligent. The JRT is so smart and so high stung it is unreal. We have tried so hard to channel his energy. Before he was even a year old, he knew several tricks. He is so smart that when he wants something, he will do all of his tricks in sequence in an attempt to get what he wants (usually food, LOL). We love him to do death, but I would never have another one. The constant battle of getting him to mind is just too much.

 

[ebwy]

when we were both too young to know better (toddler age) my brother got hold of our springer spaniel and pulled her whiskers out one by one.. she just stood there and let him do it, with a "why are you doing this to me when I love you" type of expression... yeah, vicious!