Dogs are by far the most popular family pets. They are cute, loving, offer unconditional love, companionship and loyalty to their families.
Are you thinking of getting a dog? Chances are you’ve given at least some thought to the specific breed you want and did some research about different breeds and their qualities.
Dogs may be a man's best friend, but they can also be a significant danger to children.
Here is a list below of dog breeds that are considered the most dangerous around children.
10. Akita Inu
This Japanese breed became one of the most popular due to trending videos about its cute smiley face. But unlike their appearance, these cute dogs have a definite loyal streak in them, so much so that they can present a danger to others they are not familiar with. This is why they tend to attack random children and strangers.
9. Doberman Pinscher
These dogs were originally bred to be guard dogs, this is why they can be aggressive and territorial.
And like other high energy dogs on this list, it demands both time and energy to remain stable and happy which may not be possible for people with small children.
8. Russian toy dog
These dogs are generally good-tempered lovable and cuddly, they are also easily overwhelmed by children and the stressful situations they create. So if you have a family with noisy children Russian toy dog is not recommended because they get easily stressed out, and worried, which ultimately lead to aggression.
7. Dalmatian
Dalmatians reached the peak of popularity after the Disney movie “101 Dalmatians”. However these beautiful dogs are not like they were pictured in the movie, as they are known to bite without notice, which can be very dangerous to your children.
If you consider getting this breed you should note that they should be left alone with kids not even for a second.
6. Chihuahua
Even though this breed is so tiny and small they are known to be feisty and notorious. They are also called nervous dogs, they don’t tolerate rambunctious children and tend to be aggressive around them.
This breed gets attached to their owner quickly and grows to be jealous if someone else tries to take their place. Still, Chihuahua can be trained to coexist with children. But kids also need to be taught the correct way to interact with the dog.
5. Basenji
This breed is commonly known as the dog that does not bark which makes it popular and wanted by families with children. But they are very energetic and feisty, they require a lot of training and activity as they become destructive when bored.
They also tend to attack strangers as they are quite suspicious around strangers.
The dogs are difficult to train, as their combination of high energy and natural urge to be independent present challenges for even experienced trainers.
4. Alabai
Also known as the Central Asian Shepherd dog, this breed presents a robust dog of greater than average size with great strength and power.
Dominant by nature, the Alabai always subdue all. Partly for this reason, the owner must find a way to tame the animal and make it obey. They are also famous for their fearlessness, endurance, independence. For that reason the Alabai is considered to be dangerous around children.
3. Husky
Siberian huskies are classic northern dogs. They are intelligent but somewhat independent and stubborn, they demand a lot of care and attention as they tend to get anxious when left alone.
They are also very energetic and active which makes them dangerous for children because of their rough play and super energetic jumping around. So it is important to teach them how to react and show feelings around children.
2. Pit Bull Terrier
Pit bulls have a well-earned reputation as being the most dangerous dog breed of all. They have such a tendency towards aggression that many cities and municipalities have even taken the drastic step of banning them altogether making the ownership of a pit bull illegal.
So you might have to think twice if you want to get one if you have children.
1. Rottweiler
This big and powerful breed is rated second when it comes to human fatalities by dog attack. Although most of them are cuddly and get along with our little ones nicely, they do need extensive training and handling.
They are very protective to their families, so a child laughing and screaming while playing may seem like a sign of danger to him, which results in him attaching friends or family members.
In general proper training and early socializing for your dog is enough to prevent any incidents with your pet. On the other hand, kids also need to be taught how to respect these animals and bond with them properly as well.
And in general any breed is capable of becoming aggressive under the right circumstances.
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