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Top 10 Most Dangerous Dog Breeds in the World

Since the start of their domestication, dogs have been a part of the human world. Because of their mechanical defending energy, they are used to guard livestock and also as police dogs.

From time to time, there have been summarized cases of dogs attacking owners or other people. Although extreme cases it is still necessary that we are aware of the risks and responsibility of having dogs.

In this article We Share the Top 10 Most Dangerous Dog Breeds in the World. Check the Table of Content and Read the article.

Most Dangerous Dog Breeds in the World

1. American Pit Bull Terrier

The American Pit Bull Terrier breed is one of the most dangerous and aggressive pure dog breeds in the world.

It is a medium-sized dog, with a solid body and with an alert mind, short-hairs dog.

American Pit Bull Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier Lifespan8 – 15 years
American Pit Bull Terrier WeightMale: 16 – 30 kg (Adult)
Female: 14 – 27 kg (Adult)
American Pit Bull Terrier HeightMale: 45 – 53 cm,
Female: 43 – 50 cm
American Pit Bull Terrier ColorsBlack, White, Brindle, Fawn,
Tan, Blue, Grey, Brown, Red
American Pit Bull Terrier OriginUnited Kingdom
American Pit Bull Terrier TemperamentsClownish, Stubborn, Obedient, Strong-Willed,
Affectionate, Intelligent, Loyal, Friendly, Courageous

2. German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is the most aggressive dog breeds with a dangerous look.

This breed is very loyal and loving to his owner but sometime it may be aggressive and hyper. It is a breed of working dogs that occurs in Germany.

German Shepherd
German Shepherd Lifespan9 – 13 years
German Shepherd WeightMale: 60–65 cm
Female: 55–60 cm
German Shepherd HeightMale: 30–40 kg
Female: 22–32 kg
German Shepherd ColorsBlack & Tan
Red & Black
Grey
Black & Silver
German Shepherd OriginGermany
German Shepherd Temperaments Obedient, Intelligent, Curious, Loyal,
Alert, Confident, Watchful, Courageous

Related: Top 10 Most Strong and Aggressive Dog Breeds

3. Rottweiler

Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is also one of the most dangerous dog. This is a dog of a domestic breed. It may be a medium and large both sizes.

In Germany, these dogs were known as Rottweiler Metzger Hund and the meaning of this German name ‘Rottweil butchers’ dogs.

Rottweiler Lifespan8 – 10 years
Rottweiler OriginGermany
Rottweiler HeightFemale: 56–63 cm
Male: 61–69 cm
Rottweiler WeightFemale: 35–48 kg
Male: 50–60 kg
Rottweiler ColorsBlack
Tan
MahoganyBlack
Tan
Mahogany
Rottweiler Temperaments Self-assured, Obedient, Fearless, Steady, Good-natured,
Devoted, Alert, Confident, Courageous, Calm

4. Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky is also a most dangerous dog breeds. It has a medium size. This breed is also included in working dogs. This breed closely related to the family of Spitz genetic. It is especially famous for its thickly double-coated fur. It has erected and triangular ears, and also have distinctive markings on the body.

Siberian Husky Lifespan12 – 15 years
Siberian Husky OriginSiberia
Siberian Husky HeightFemale: 50–56 cm
Male: 54–60 cm
Siberian Husky WeightFemale: 16–23 kg
Male: 20–27 kg
Siberian Husky ColorsWhite, Black, Agouti, Piebald, Black & Tan, Sable, Red
Copper, Black & White, Splash, Grey, Silver, Brown
Siberian Husky Temperaments Intelligent
Outgoing
Alert
Friendly

Related: Top 15 Best Police Dog Breeds in the World

5. Wolf hybrid

A wolfdog is the dangerous and aggressive dog breeds in the world. In some cases, these wolfdog breeds are happy and safe around us. This breed is not suitable to live in a house with people.

Wolf hybrid Lifespan6 – 8 years
Wolf hybrid WeightMale: 26 kg
Female: 26 kg
Wolf hybrid HeightMale: 15 – 110 cm
Female: 15 – 110 cm

6. Fila Brasileiro (Fila brasileiro)

The Fila Brasileiro is also one of the most dangerous and aggressive dog breeds. This is a large dog breed that is developed in Brazil. It is especially known for its unremarkable tracking ability, aggressiveness and unforgiving quality against his enemy.

Fila Brasileiro Lifespan9 to 11 years
Fila Brasileiro OriginBrazil
Fila Brasileiro WeightFemale: 40 kg
Male: 50 kg
Fila Brasileiro ColorsBrindle
fawn
black
white
Fila Brasileiro HeightFemale: 60 to 70
Male: 65 to 75

7. Tosa Inu

Tosa is one of the most dangerous dog breeds. This dog is from Japanese origin which is considered a rare and pure dog breed. It was a fighting dog and its breed is still used in Japanese as a fighting dog. Ownership of this breed is restricted in many countries because this is a very dangerous dog breed.

Tosa Inu Weight36 – 61 kg (both)
Tosa Inu Lifespan10 – 12 years
Tosa Inu OriginJapan
Tosa Inu Height62 – 82 cm(both)
Tosa Inu ColorsBlack
Fawn
Brindle
Red
Tosa Inu Temperaments Suspicious, Fearless, Intelligent,
Sensitive, Aggressive, Brave

8. Great Dane

The Great Dane is aggressive dog breeds. This is a domestic dog of a German breed. This dog is especially famous for its giant size. The tallest dog from this breed is Freddy which is 103.5 cm in height.

Great Dane Lifespan8 – 10 years
Great Dane OriginGermany
Great Dane HeightFemale: 71–81 cm
Male: 76–86 cm
Great Dane ColorsBlack
Brindle
Fawn
Blue
Mantle
Harlequin
Great Dane Great Dane WeightFemale: 45–59 kg
Male: 54–90 kg
Great Dane Temperaments Devoted, Reserved, Confident,
Friendly, Loving, Gentle

9. Presa Canario

The Perro de Presa Canario is also one of the most dangerous and aggressive dog breeds. This breed is also known as the Canary Mastiff. It is a which is a large breed like a Molosser dog.

The name of this breed is Spanish Canarian catch dog“, and in an often-short form it is “Presa Canario” and simply “Presa“.

Presa Canario Lifespan9 – 11 years
Presa Canario OriginCanary Islands
Presa Canario WeightFemale: 38–50 kg
Male: 50–59 kg
Presa Canario HeightFemale: 56–61 cm
Male: 60–65 cm
Presa Canario ColorsBlack
Brindle
Fawn
Red Fawn
Silver Fawn
Red Brindle
Presa Canario Temperaments Suspicious, Strong-Willed,
Dominant, Gentle, Calm

10. Chow Chow

Chow Chow Most Dangerous Dog Breeds in the World

The Chow-Chow is the most dangerous dog breeds in the world but also has a cute and adorable look due to its puffy hairs.

This dog breed occurred in north China, where it was named as “puffy-lion dog”.

Chow Chow Lifespan9 – 15 years
Chow Chow OriginChina
Chow Chow Temperaments Aloof, Independent,
Loyal, Quiet
Chow Chow HeightMale: 48–56 cm
Female: 46–51 cm
Chow Chow WeightMale: 25–32 kg
Female: 20–27 kg
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