Our list of the most dangerous dog breeds

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Cautiously snappy! These four-legged creatures are among the most dangerous dog breeds.

10.01.2025

List of the Most Dangerous Dog Breeds

Regardless of the breed, every dog needs good training and appropriate exercise. Because even in the "most dangerous dog breeds" lies the potential of a loyal and loving friend, helper, or protector. And just as there is a lid for every pot, there is also a suitable home for every "dangerous dog." Therefore, →these breeds should only be owned by experienced dog owners who have enough time for training and appropriate exercise for the animals.

The "most dangerous dog breeds" include:

- → American Staffordshire Terrier

- → Rottweiler

- → Pitbull Terrier

- → Bull Terrier

- → Bullmastiff

- → Bulldog

- → American Bully

- → Doberman

- → Chow Chow

- → Staffordshire Bull Terrier

- → Cane Corso

- → Dogo Argentino

- → Bordeaux Dogue

- → Fila Brasileiro

- → Mastin Espanol

- → Mastino Napoletano

- → Mastiff

- → Tosa Inu

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Keeping Dangerous Dog Breeds

If you have taken a liking to one of these confident four-legged friends, you should first clarify whether this breed is possibly [→prohibited in your federal state](/magazin/hunde/hunderassen/achtung-diese-hunderassen-sind-verboten) or may only be kept under certain conditions. You can find current information on this from your local authority.

Why are some dogs more dangerous than others?

A look at the list of the "most dangerous dog breeds" shows that these animals often share common character traits. Many of them exhibit a strong instinct to guard or protect. A suppressed sense of fear can also be genetically predisposed in the breed. Is it in these dogs' blood to be dangerous? The answer is: Yes and no.

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Aggressives Verhalten bei Hunden verstehen & unterbinden

Just as one should be aware of the hunting instinct in a Dachshund or the herding behavior in an Australian Shepherd, one should also be thoroughly informed about particularly pronounced behaviors in "dangerous breeds" or dogs. With improper handling, these character traits can otherwise turn into aggressive behavior. This also applies to all other breeds.

Appropriate care also means appropriate nutrition! Strong dogs need something substantial to chew on. With our →3-2-1 BARF concept, you provide your four-legged friend with a fresh, balanced diet that has bite!

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Are these dogs dangerous by nature?

No, no dog is dangerous by birth or snaps wildly. Due to their genetic predisposition, the fuse of a →Pitbull may be shorter than that of a Golden Retriever. Whether aggressive behavior—regardless of the breed—is displayed, depends on several factors.

Among other things, decisive are the owners, the training, the environment, and the experiences of the dog. It is no coincidence that Dobermans and German Shepherds, despite their strong protective and guarding instincts, are considered excellent police dogs.

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Which is the most dangerous dog in the world?

The most dangerous dog in the world is probably the one that ends up with the wrong owners. Because even the sweetest Labrador can bite if something is wrong. Therefore, it is all the more important to thoroughly inform yourself about the care, character traits, and possible background of your potential new favorite. If you are unsure which breed suits you, consult →our breed article, dog trainers, or breeding facilities.

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