What is an "aggressive breed " list ?

Question

What is an "aggressive breed " list ? And give some example's because im very confused ?

Answer 1

the aggressive breed list is a list that people put together every year after they go through all the attacks by dogs in that year. But lets make somethings here straight, everybody automatically thinks of the pitbull right? Got news, the rot and the doberman have been on that list more years and more years consecutively than the pitbull put together!!!!

Answer 2

Didn't know there was actually a list. I'd imagine it'd be a list of dog or cat breeds that have a "red flag". At work, there are certain breeds that we are always cautious around, even if aggression (fear related or not) hasn't been noted with the particular animal.



Dogs: chihuahuas, daschunds, shar peis, chows, akitas, and sometimes cane corsos.



Cats: Abyssinians, bengals, and tortoiseshells/calicos to an extent.



This isn't always true, but they tend to be the animals that are single person/family pets, don't like strangers, don't like being messed with, or just have an attitude and want things their way. They also seem to be more apt to bite when upset.



I've met many exceptions to these breeds. Just like I've met nasty exceptions to the "nice breeds" rule. The worst dog I've ever seen was a boston terrier, which are usually bouncy and happy (if a little psychotic) dogs. The nastiest bite I've ever gotten was from a golden retriever.



With training, any dog, despite breed, can be a wonderful addition to the family. People just have to take some responsibility.



Unfortunately, with cats you're kinda screwed. They come as they are, for the most part, and there's not much you can do to train them. Only love them! :)



Edit: You said it, winter blossom!

Answer 3

A list of breeds deemed to be aggressive by insurance adjusters, property owners and sometimes entire communities. Most of these dogs are stereotyped to be aggressive and the people who create the lists usually don't have a clue about the dogs themselves.



For example, when somebody wants to adopt a husky from the rescue I volunteer with, we call their apartment complex to ask if they have any breed restrictions. They'll tell us no pit bulls, no rotties, no dobermans, etc. Then we ask if a husky is allowed and they tell us no because they're wolf-dogs. Um, no, they're NOT. But these idiots have seen huskies portraying wolves in movies so they figure that their wolf-dogs. Then we end up turning down a perfectly good adopter because of someone else's ignorance.



Most "bullie" breeds are on aggressive breed lists. Also German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Huskies, Malamutes, Chows, and Keeshonden. Just to name a few. Every list is different. And some lists will consider a dog that even looks a little like one of the aforementioned breeds as a mix of that breed and ban them too.



We start by banning certain breeds of dogs, then certain pets altogether. Next it will be people of particular races and creeds. Where does it end?

Answer 4

Some cities and apartments are considering using a list of dogs considered aggressive breeds for the purpose of banning them or requiring that the owners have insurance much as car owners are required. Pit Bulls and pit bull mixes are the most common targets.

It is assumed that some breeds are aggressive in some situations and it can not be trained out of them - like keep a lion or a jaguar in the house - it may be fine with most of the people it encounters, but let go with a snarling attack against a scent, an attitude or something undefined. The most fearsome is the dogs that go after small children apparently in the belief that the children are intruding dogs on their territory.

Answer 5

Normally the "agressive breeds" are the ones that were bred for fighting. Any breed can be aggressive without proper training. Fighting dogs are harder to train and mentally they remain younger than most others.

This list compiled by insurance companies are not completely fair. The problem is when a dog bites the larger breeds do grater damage. Sad. People train your pets or don't get them!

Answer 6

First off take note, aggressive breeds are only like that because they are trained to be that way. Their strong stature and build makes them ideal candidates for gaurd dogs/junk yard dogs/attack dogs, etc. They are not aggressive or mean by nature.



Rottweielers (spelling)

Pitbulls

Great danes

German Shepherds



I have had 2 Rotties, and 3 German Shepherds, all very nice dogs. They just need to be brought up in a friendly environment. German Shepherds especially are the most loyal dogs on the planet, hands down.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

those are just breeds that people think are innately dangerous, no matter how well they've been trained - like pitt bulls, rottweilers, dobermans, etc. i've never heard of there being an actual list though.



keep in mind, though, that in reality every dog is only as dangerous as its owner trains it to be. an aggressive poodle can be just as dangerous as an aggressive pitt bull. unfortunately, many apartment complex owners, etc don't take this into account.

Answer 9

There is no such thing as an aggressive breed. Only people determine if their pet will be aggressive. Breed specific bans should be considered unconstitutional. It would be much more humane to physically remove the careless owners in such situations

Answer 10

It's a list of breeds that are said to be potentially dangerous....the kinds of dogs that cause your homeowner's insurance to skyrocket...usually includes Pit Bulls, Rotties, Dobes, Mastiffs and the like. Totally biased, and completely unfortunate.



EDIT: The list at your apartment is likely put forth by your landlord's insurance company. If they allow you to have one of the breeds on that list, their rates increase.



EDIT II: *Gasp* Bite your tongue, Tony! I am no such thing!



EDIT III: LOL...Tony, I thought you were sarcasm savvy?

Answer 11

I do not think there is a "standard list". My home insurance lists the following as bad breeds.

Pitts

Rotts

German Sheps

Dobbies

Chows...

I can own any of these dogs but it cost more on my policy.

Answer 12

an agressive breed list is a list of dog breeds or animal breeds that have tendancey to become aggressive under the wrong supervision. an example of one of these lists would be



pitbulls

rotwilers

boxers

masstiffs

bulldogs

Answer 13

well a lot of people will say pit bulls and yes they can be depedns on how they are raised and treated also the female tends 2 b more agressive however chows,great danes,and even weiner dogs can b agressive just depedns on how u raise them as I said b4

Answer 14

Here's an example - Basically, it's every breed according to some people!



http://www.dogpolitics.com/my_weblog/2007/05/list_of_banned_.html



"Somewhere", those breeds have been deemed Aggressive...Don't bother contacting them though to ask why, they don't get back to you...

Answer 15

believe it or not more bites come from small breed dogs rather than large. this is because ppl baby them and think they are just too cute to discipline. sad

Answer 16

There really aren't any aggressive breeds.

It's the way ALL animals are brought up.

If you hit it, push it around, neglect it, it's gonna naturally be aggressive.

But if you love it and care for it, it'll be fine.

Answer 17

different states have different list...one of my old apartments had an aggresive dog list...boxers, pit bulls, german shephards, mastiffs, just to name a few ...they should put chihuahuas and poodles and dalmations on that list cuz iv been bit my more of those than anything else...stupid list..stupid people!

Answer 18

a list of aggressive dogs. SOME pitbulls, SOME german shepards, and SOME boxers

Answer 19

Dogs mean by nature

Answer 20

Pitbulls

Answer 21

german shepards, rag dolls