You may recognize this breed from the Target commercials. Pound-for-pound muscle this dog is extremely strong. Like many terriers, Bull Terriers have an extremely strong prey drive. They may be less dangerous to humans, but the smaller pets in your home may not be as safe.
If you have a home filled with smaller animals such as cats, you might want to think twice before bringing a Bull Terrier into your home.
6. Fila Brasileiro
Also known as the Brazilian Mastiff, this dog is known to be a very large and powerful dog. They weigh up to 170 pounds. Initially, they were bred to be a hunting dog that was trained to restrain but not kill the prey. Going back in history, this breed was used to return fugitive slaves unharmed to their owners. They have become a fairly popular guard dog over the years.
The Fila is a bit different from other mastiff dogs due to its temperament and ability to be very aggressive. At this time, the Fila is banned in the United Kingdom, Norway, Israel, and Denmark. If not properly trained, they can become extremely aggressive towards strangers. All in all, their size in conjunction with their strength and aggressive nature, this breed makes the list for one of the most dangerous dogs.
7. Boxers
The Boxer is from Germany and is a very strong breed. They can weigh anywhere between 50-70lbs. They are known to be energetic and playful which labeled them as being hard to train. By nature, this breed is not typically violent or aggressive.
If you saw them walking on the street, they do appear to unfriendly even though that is most likely not the case. However, don’t mistake this typically friendly dog as never being aggressive because they can attack at any time under certain circumstances. A death by a Boxer was caused back in 2015.
9. Dalmatian
This iconic fire-house dog actually has a reason for its poor trainability. Many of these dogs are born deaf which can result in them becoming rambunctious and quite dangerous.
Most people are unaware of this problem, and it’s difficult to train a dog that is unable to hear. This can become frustrating to their owner and can lead to the dogs being neglected, poorly socialized and trained which can cause them to be extremely dangerous to people.
10. Malamute
This breed looks very similar to the Siberian Huskey. However, they are larger and are typically more dangerous by nature. They weigh between 75-100 pounds and are 23-25 inches in height.
Originally, they were bred for sled use. These dogs need proper exercise and a lot of room to roam free. If not, they are known to destroy their owner’s property. They don’t get along well with other dogs, even if the other dog is the same breed. Fights often will often occur with these dogs. Also, these dogs can become very possessive of their food and can become extremely aggressive if you try to get close to their meal.