Statistically, Pitbull attack people more than any other dog in the world. This breed of dog has the highest number of confirmed attacks on humans at 3,397 attacks. Pitbull's are known for their muscular stature and their history of being bred as fighting dogs.
The NSW government's research also found certain breeds of dogs are more likely to bite people than others. These breeds are Australian Cattle Dog, German Shepherd, Bull Terrier types and Rottweiler.
1. German shepherd. This breed is Hack's first choice in terms of family guard dogs. She says: “For protection, security, and a family dog, I would say a German shepherd is probably the best choice.”
Labrador Retrievers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Newfoundlands are among the safest dog breeds that are least likely to bite, new research has found. While any dog can nip, these breeds are known for their particularly sweet-tempered spirit as long as they are treated right.
Golden and Labrador Retrievers
Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers rarely need an explanation when it comes to why they've made this list of least aggressive dog breeds. These are fun-loving, large dogs and tend to be some of the most popular breeds around the world.
Yes – the wiener dog! The study found that “one in five dachshunds have bitten or tried to bite strangers, and a similar number have attacked other dogs; one in 12 have snapped at their owners.” Number two on the list is an even more diminutive breed – the Chihuahua, while Jack Russells came in third.
Are Australian shepherds aggressive? No. These dogs are not naturally aggressive and make excellent family pets in many homes — they're active, loyal, and loving dogs. So if you're looking for a new canine best friend, an Australian shepherd could be one of the best dogs for you and your family.
1. Samoyed – $14,000. Coming in at the #1 overall spot for the most expensive dog in the world is the Samoyed originating from Siberia. The rare breed is known for its kind, loving, and eager to please attitude along with their smiling faces.
Especially in danger of being stolen are pedigree dogs and popular breeds such as French bulldogs, Dachshund and Pugs. These dogs are stolen either for resale due to the high prices they fetch online or for breeding purposes so the puppies can be sold on for substantial profits.
Sarbi, the bomb-sniffer
Sarbi was a remarkably intelligent hound that became a hero for the Australian Special Forces during the war in Afghanistan. The black lab and Newfoundland-cross was adopted by the Australian Defence Force to become an Explosive Detection Dog (EDD).
A study from the University of Helsinki using more than 9,000 Finnish pets has found that smaller dogs have higher odds of behaving aggressively than large and medium-sized ones. I suppose that depends on what you mean by aggressive behaviour. Growling, barking, snapping and biting.
No matter how loyal a dog is, at the end of the day it's still an animal. Therefore, dogs can turn on their owners and attack them, in some specific situations. In most cases, a lot of provoking is needed to force a canine to retaliate. However, the danger of mishap is always present.
The most common causes include conflict aggression, fear-based, defensive aggression, status related aggression, possessive aggression, food guarding aggression and redirected aggression.
"Unlike other dog breeds, pit bulls will attack without warning signals. It will always look like the attack is sudden. One minute it's on your lap, the next minute it's attacking you. It's unusual for most dog breeds to attack their owners, but pit bulls have a history of that in spades," she said.
Are Aussie Bulldogs Aggressive? Aussie Bulldogs are a not an aggressive breed at all. In fact they are a very loyal and loving breed to both humans and other dogs. They are not aggressive by nature and alike their cousins the English Bulldog are obsessed with their owner.
1. Bernese Mountain Dog. Bernese are one of the most docile breeds around, no matter what the size. This dog breed almost never bites the owner or a stranger.
1. Labrador Retriever. According to a spokesman from Everypaw Pet Insurance, Labrador Retrievers are very unlikely to run away as they have a strong desire to please their owners. If you're looking for a trustworthy and fun family companion that's very unlikely to leave, they're hard to beat.