Due to the incidence rate that was these past years, we’ve created a top list of the most dangerous dog breeds in the world, to put you in alert. You also should know that many of these breeds developed aggressive behavior, because of the improper training. So, if your dog is on this list, you should take some cautions.

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25. Tosa Inu

This dog breed has variations weighing between 130 to 200 lbs. The Inu can attain heights of 24.5 to 31 inches. Tosa Inu is considered really dangerous and legally restricted in some countries, because this dog breed was supposed to be a fighting one.

24. American Bandogge

American Bandogge is a cross breed between a Neapolitan Mastiff and an American Pit Bull Terrier. This dog wasn’t in the first place for fighting, despite of its muscular look, but now is used as a fighting dog.

23. Cane Corso

This breed also has a muscular look and can weigh between 99 to 150 pounds. Cane Corso is a descendant of the Canis Pugnax and those were dogs used by the Romans in warfare.

22. Bull Terrier

This breed is well-known for its large egg-shaped head and is not particularly aggressive. Bull Terriers have a very strong “prey drive” and this makes this breed a dangerous one.

21. Rhodesian Ridgeback

This breed is originally from Southern Africa and its ability for keeping lions away is amazing. Rhodesian Ridgeback dog is very intelligent, and they require positive reward-training and good socialization skills, because they tend to be over-sensitive and due to this, they can become aggressive.

20. Dogo Argentino

This dog breed is a white, muscular and large one that was developed in Argentina. This breed was developed for big-game hunting, including puma and wild boar and even if it’s an extremely athletic and strong breed, apparently the Dogo was developed to be non-aggressive to humans. In the UK it is illegal to own a Dogo.

19. Boer Boal

Boer Boal is a mastiff dog breed from South Africa and the purpose of developing this breed was to guard a farm or home. Boer Boals are very loyal and also very protective of their families. In the first line of defense against predators were these dogs.

18. Gull Dog

It is also known as the Pakistani Bull Dog and is a cross breed between the Bully Kutta and the Gull Tarrier. They are very strong and powerful, and the breed was specifically developed for fighting, therefore they are very aggressive and difficult to control.

17. Basenji

Basenji is original from Central Africa and is a breed of hunting dog. Also, they have been classified as a sight hound. They exhibit curiosity, affection and alertness, though they really are reserved with strangers. From all breed types, basenji is the 2nd least trainable breed.

16. Saint Bernard

This breed is originated from the Swiss and Italian Alps and is a very large one. They were originally developed for rescuing. They are really famous due to their gargantuan size, but they must be properly trained to be sociable with strangers and other dogs, because they tend to be aggressive when it comes to territory.

15. American Bulldog

The American Bull Dog is a muscular dog. Though they are well-known for their friendly demeanor, they can also show the trait of ‘stubbornness’ as they are very confident. Originally this breed was developed as a working farm utility dog that can guard an owner’s property.

14. Great Dane

Great Dane is also known as the Danish Hound or German Mastiff and it’s famous for its massive size. If you didn’t know by now, this breed holds the record for the world’s tallest dog. Great Dane was originally bred for hunting deer and wild boar in Germany.

13. Fila Brasileiro

This breed is also known as the Brazilian Mastiff and it’s a very large dog that was developed in Brazil. Due to its amazing abilities of tracking is a great dog, but it also becomes aggressive in some situations. This dog has been banned in many countries due to its aggressive behavior.

12. Perro de Presa Canario

The name of this breed comes from Spanish and it means “Canarian catch dog”. Perro de Presa Canario was bred for working livestock originally and requires early and properly obedience and socialization training. They are very suspicious of strangers and they can be very aggressive toward other dogs.

11. Akita Inu

The Akita has two breed types: the Akita (American Akita) and the Akita Inu (Japanese Akita). The Akita Inu that is originated from mountainous regions of Japan has a very strog and dominant behavior. The good part is that they are very affectionate with family members.

10. Boxer

Due to 48 bad incidents involving this breed from 1982 to 2012 is listed in this list of 25 most dangerous dogs. They aren’t aggressive by nature, but bad situations can appear. They are from Germany and they can grow from 50 to 70 lbs.

9. Wolf Hybrid

This breed is also known as the Wolf dog, of course, as the name implies. It’s a cross breed between a grey wolf and a dog. This mix of genetic traits has a great impact on their personality. That’s why it’s behavior patterns are compared to the patterns of the wolf.

8. Chow Chow

This breed is a highly dangerous one, due to 238 fatalities from dog bites from 1979 to 1998. These dog breed may seem independent, but, it requires attention from their owners, because they haven’t an aggressive behavior when they are born, aggressiveness grows in time, that’s why this breed needs daily physical activities and exercises.

7. Doberman Pinschers

They are famed for their loyalty, intelligence and alertness and is considered to be one of the best guard dogs. They only attack if they are provoked, threatened or sense that their family is in danger. They can weigh as much as 65 to 90 lbs. and they were once used as police dogs.

6. Huskies

Huskies were originally bred to pull sleds in the northern regions and they were also utilized for sled dog racing. They can be very dangerous to smaller animals, because they have a strong predator instinct. Also, they are well-known for being pretty destructive if they are bored.

5. Alaskan Malamutes

This breed is related to the Siberian Husky and requires exercises to be happy every day, because, if they are bored, they can be destructive and disobedient. It’s a large breed that can grow from 70 to 100 lbs. and they are great companions when it comes to bikejoring, skijoring, carting or mushings.

4. Rottweiler

Rottweilers are a powerful breed with well-developed genetic herding and guarding instincts. As with any breed, potentially dangerous behavior in Rottweilers usually results from irresponsible ownership, abuse, neglect, or lack of socialization and training. Although, the Rottweiler’s strength is something that should not be overlooked.

3. German Shepherd

This breed can weigh from 70 to 100 lbs. and is originated from Germany. The German Shepherd is well-known as being confident, vigilant, alert, fearless and intelligent, that’s why the police are using them for their K-9 units. If is not trained properly, they can become overprotective of their family and this can lead to attacks.

2. Pitbull

This is a cross breed between the American Pit Bull Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog and the American Staffordshire terrier. These dogs were originally bred for baiting bears and bulls and most of them were also used for dog fighting. So, that’s why is many parts of the world, this breed it’s considered the most dangerous one.

1. Caucasian Ovcharka

Maybe you didn’t expect this, but this breed is number one, when it comes to top 25 most dangerous dog breeds. The Caucasian Ovcharka is also known as the Caucasian Shepherd and was originally bred to protect livestock. This breed is assertive, courageous and strong-willed one. However, if it’s not properly trained, this breed can develop ferocious behavior and has a powerful urge to defend.