[ SHOWGSD-L ] Fw: Most Aggressive Breeds
- From: "Mary-Anne" <mary-anne.boulet@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "ShowGSD-l" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:34:20 -0400
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Study Finds Dachshund To Be Most Aggressive Breed
POSTED: 10:16 am CDT July 8, 2008
UPDATED: 7:44 pm CDT July 8, 2008
They may not look as threatening as some of the larger canines, 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 pitbull 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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* NOTE-
no explanation here of whether by 'pitbull' they refer to AmStaff,
APBT, Engl. Bull Terrier, Staffie, or whatever the heck former-fighting
breed!
that is more than merely vague - it's useless, as even the Boston BULL
and TERRIER is a former-pit-fighter. dog-aggro is not uncommon to this day,
in Bostons.
FYI: posties are terrified of Doxies -
they are typically exceedingly- turfy, and when they get the opp,
they bite, rip and slash, with a lot of muscle damage.
one postie in Centre County, PA, was pursued for 3 blocks by an
attacking Doxie, who had launched right thru a screen door, ripping the
screen out frame and all. his pants were shredded from the knees down; he
had to have skin-grafts to cover his ripped calves, and surgery for torn
tendons.
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