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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
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”.
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.
Our family has had a couple of dachshunds over the years. I thought they made great pets and watchdogs. Their barking was a major problem. I'm sure that they would chew your toes off or your fingers, if you let them. You shouldn't let them.
Ankle biters are aggressive because they’re allowed to be.
When an 8 pound dog is nipping at strangers it’s only annoying. The breeders are happy to sell them anyway. The owners don’t take them to socialization classes, often don’t but half heartedly scold them.
When a 80 pound Shepherd (or a puppy on its way to same) shows aggression it’s clear that someone is going to be badly hurt. Most owners will do something to correct it the first time.
Just like people, dogs will be as bad as they’re allowed to be.
I would have said the Chihuahua was #1.
Of course an aggressive Chihuahua might break the skin on your ankle. A mildly aggressive Pit Bull can cause some serious damage.
Now we know why Paris Hilton carries that fierce Chihuahua around — personal protection!!!
I have a miniature dachshund (chocolate dapple) and she is not aggressive at all; she loves to roughhouse but loves kids.
what a sweet pic! My dachsie is only agressive towards other dogs she doesn’t know... if you walk into my house, she will lick you to death and beg you relentlessly to throw her ball...