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Posted on 07/08/2008 10:10:23 PM PDT by stainlessbanner
They may not look as threatening as some of the larger canine, but research revealed that the dachshund is the most aggressive breed of dog.
Citing a study published by Applied Animal Behavior Science, the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph reported that one in five dachshunds has bitten or tried to bite strangers, and one in 12 has shown aggression toward its owners.
The study involved researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. About 6,000 dog owners were questioned about their dogs' behavior. Thirty-three breeds were ranked on their aggression.
Ranking below the dachshund was an even smaller dog, the Chihuahua. According to the newspaper, research found that the tiny breed often snaps at most beings it encounters -- including its owners, strangers and other dogs.
The Jack Russell terrier was third, followed by the Akita and the Australian cattle dog. The pit bull was sixth, followed by the beagle, the English springer spaniel, the border collie and the German shepherd.
The Telegraph reported that researchers said previous studies on canine aggression could have been misleading as most bites from smaller dogs were not reported. According to the researchers, bites from larger dogs were more likely to require medical attention than those from smaller dogs.
According to the Telegraph, the Rottweiler, which is widely believed to be an aggressive dog, scored average to below average ratings for its hostility toward strangers.
The newspaper reported that some of the lowest scoring breeds for aggression included the Basset hound, golden retriever, Labradors, Siberian huskies and greyhounds.
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I grew up with dogs and it was pretty true to say most purebreds were more highly strung than Heinz-57s so more likely to yap and nip/bite.
I think it’s a shame what breeding has done to some once proud breeds e.g. poodles, dachshunds, both of which were hunting dogs once.
The only dog I couldn’t get along with was a boxer.
My Jack Russell is a sweetheart, except when he attacks the German Shepard and Rotty next door.
There is also the issue of potential harm. When you're faced with an aggressive dachshund or Jack Russell terrier you know that the worst that might happen to you is having to get your calf stitched up at the ER. When you're faced with an aggressive pit bull it's potentially life threatening.
Which Breed Of Dog Is Most Aggressive?
The TrumanDogz
In Illinois last week, Linda Floyd had to have her dachshund, called Roscoe, put down after the dog gnawed off her big toe while she slept. Mrs Floyd, 56, woke up too late because nerve damage from diabetes had left her with no feeling in her toes.
Chows are the most aggressive
So let me get this straight. This article is saying that the media has hyped up and exaggerated the myriad of attacks on humans by pit bulls and rotweilers, and have deliberately under-reported attacks from dachshunds and Chiuahas? That is sure some serious conspiracy!
I have never seen any adult or child walk across the other side of street when someone has a dachshund on a leash walking toward them. Never. I think this article is ridiculous. JMHO.
Smaller dogs are more aggressive because they are fearful of bigger dogs, so it’s not a true aggression, it’s a fear response, mostly.
My wife and myself have provided home to 30 dogs in the 33 years we’ve been together (married 30 years), and we will agree with the article about Dachshunds. Very loving animals, but nuts at times.
Currently have a Dachshund mix along with an Akita mix and a Chocolate Labrador. The Dachshund mix is Dachshund dominant in personality/traits. Always that dog is in trouble due typical Dachshund attitude LOL. He’s a good dog though. Believe it or not he is a Dachshund/Black Labrador mix, and is one of the funniest looking dogs we’ve ever had. Name’s “Shorty”.
Picture in your mind if you will a full grown Black Labrador with short legs and that’s “Shorty”.
REALLY?
My boxer is the biggest baby.
She has the most expressive personality.
That and she is so ugly, she is adorable.
We’ve gone through at least four wiener dogs and, anecdotal though it may be, none have bit or even snapped at anyone. All they want to do - their goal in life - is to dive under your blankets at night or be petted.
All they want to do - their goal in life - is to dive under your blankets at night or be petted.
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worthy goals, both. ;-)
agreed, owners have a lot to do with the dog and its demeanor.
How’s the pup?
Our little attack poodle loves to gnaw when it plays, not bite, just get ya good and slobbered up.
Depends on the age of your family members.
When our old, large dog (mellow breed) died, one of my co-workers ...... Surprise!!...... gave me a Jack Russell terrier pup.
Took it home. Kept it for a few weeks (including obedience training).
Then, one day, it lunged at our 3 year-old's face when he got too close to its food dish.
By the end of the week, the Jack Russell had a new owner. On the drive between our house and his house, the Jack Russell bit him.
We’ve had 3 wiener dogs. Right now we have Rhett Butler and Scarlet. Rhett use to be pretty agressive, especially when I gave a piece of my primo beef jerky. Then, one day, my wife surreptiously took him to the vet and had his nuts cut out of him. Now he is is fat and lazy. And I sleep with 1 eye open at all times.
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