Are some dog breeds more dangerous than others?
Unfortunately, this question has two very valid answers that contradict each other. First and foremost, it’s not a dog’s breed that makes it dangerous – a dog’s upbringing and lifestyle can makes an otherwise gentle dog turn vicious. In that sense, the answer is “no.” But some dog owners seek out specific dog breeds for their supposedly aggressive temperaments. Because certain breeds have been targeted by dog owners who encourage aggression, these breeds have become disproportionately represented in dog bite statistics and other sources of information. In that sense, the answer is “yes.” Fighting breeds may pose a unique threat. Pit Bull, Bulldog, Akita, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, Dogue de Bordeaux, Fila Brasileiro, Presa Canario, Shar Pei, and Tosa Inu dog breeds are often coveted as fighting dogs. While they hold no specific threat when raised as a loving family dog, many members of these breeds are raised to be fierce by their owners and thus should be approached with
