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.
For the first time in 31 years, the United States has a new favorite dog breed. The American Kennel Club released its 2022 registration statistics and found that after being the most popular dog breed for three decades, the Labrador Retriever was outranked by the French Bulldog.
The most effective trained guard dogs for sale are the German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, and other so-called “Guardian breeds.” These dogs are fearless, easily trainable, and have the distinct talent of discerning a threatening situation from a harmless one.
German Shepherd
Due to their high intelligence and quickness to learning commands, German Shepherds are one of the best protection dogs. They are bold, confident and fearless, hence making them a favorite police dog breed.
According to Svartberg's data (PDF), a pinscher, a Bernese mountain dog, or an English springer spaniel might be the most disloyal since each ranks very low on playfulness, with moderate sociability.
For the first time in 31 years, the Labrador Retriever has been unseated as the most popular dog breed in the US, according to the American Kennel Club's 2022 registration statistics. In its place sits the cute and compact French Bulldog.
AKC revealed the most popular breed - the French bulldog - Winston! This year, the French bulldog, like Winston who visited the "GMA" set Wednesday morning, was named top dog, beating out 2021's most popular pick, the Labrador retriever. "The No. 1 breed in America is the French bulldog," DiNardo said.
What Breed of Dog Has the Most Attacks? Statistics show that the highest dog attacks by breed are from Pit Bulls. Their natural aggression and high provocation rate from humans cause Pit Bulls to have the highest attack rate in the United States when compared to other dog breeds.
Pit Bulls are the most preferred breed for dog fighting because they are strong and sturdy and very loyal and are genetically more aggressive due to breeding.
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.
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.
Known as “Velcro Dogs,” Aussies may form an almost fanatical attachment to their family. This can lead to his mistrust of, and misbehavior toward, strangers.
Loyal, loving, and intelligent, German Shepherds make excellent pets and are quick to protect their family. With adults measuring between 22-26 inches, German Shepherds one of the most popular larger dog breeds, and are also one of the most common police dog breeds.
Australian Shepherds will act very protectively around their owners and immediate family. Outsiders may make the Aussie cautious and guarded and sometimes even aggressive depending on whether you've socialized your dog.
Cane Corso
Also called the Italian Mastiff, it is closely related to the Neopolitan Mastiff. It makes for a low-energy guard dog that doesn't need much exercise. It's also easy to train, especially from a young age.
Pit bulls, rottweilers, dobermans are all considered aggressive dogs, while labs and corgis are supposed to be fun and docile. But while breeding might have something to do with temperament, a recent study suggests that a far better predictor of how aggressive a dog will be is what their owner is like.
Border Collie
Prized for its instincts and working ability, the Border Collie is thought to be the most intelligent and easy to train dog.