OMG!! Most Dangerous Dog Breeds in the World

They are definitely NOT man's best friend...

Dogs are often loving and loyal companions, earning the nickname “Man’s Best Friend.” Some breeds, though, are predisposed to violent outbursts and have a history of hurting and even killing strangers or even their owners…
Though the reputation of doberman’s has improved over the years, they still are potentially dangerous with their size and strength. In 2011, and elderly woman in the United States was killed by her pet doberman.

German Shepherd

Often trained to be police dogs, German Shepherds must be properly raised. They have a reputation for attacking smaller dogs, which can be particularly devastating with their over 1,060 newton bite force.

 

Rottweiler

According to the CDC, Rottweilers were responsible for half of all dog bite deaths in the United States between 1993 and 1996. The are extremely powerful and their bite force measures from 1,180 to 1,460 newtons.

Pit Bull

Many countries around the world have banned the pit bull because they are so violent by nature. A study released in 1991 found that 94% of the attacks on children by pit bulls were unprovoked, more than double the percentage of unprovoked attacks from other breeds. Pit bulls kill a couple dozen people in the Unites States each year.

 

 

Great Dane

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Believe it or not, Great Danes can be very dangerous if they’re not cared for the right way. The “gentle” giants can get up to 200lbs and can get to stand pretty tall.

Fila Brasiliero

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Also known as the Brazilian Mastiff, these dogs have incredible tracking abilities, but are matched with reckless and aggressive tendencies. Because of the fact that they are sometimes uncontrollable, they have been banned in certain countries.

Akita Inu

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The dog known for being independent and strong can definitely be aggressive at the same time. Originating from the mountains of Japan, this breed can be very aggressive towards strangers with their territorial attitude.

Boxer

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Boxers are decedents of hunting dogs. In the past they were even used as attack and guard dogs. Known for their strong jaws and powerful biting, there has even been a fatality caused by a boxer as recent as 2013.