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Fierce dogs
There are more than 400 breeds of dogs of varying size and shape, and all of these breeds are traced back to the gray wolf that was domesticated by humans more than 12 thousand years ago, and although there are no confirmed details about the evolution of dogs, humans benefited from the natural characteristics of the first dogs, which were hunting animals characterized by sharp and strong senses, then they developed these instincts and created new breeds according to the need or desire.
Many people suffer from fear of dogs, describing them as fierce animals, while others see the dog as a loyal friend of man, and between this opinion and that we find those who describe only certain breeds of dogs as being ferocious, by virtue of their nature, or the training they receive to perform certain tasks, such as guarding, or working in the military and criminal fields.
The following are the most famous types of dogs that are ferocious and aggressive:
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The Chow Chow dog is dogs whose height ranges between 17-20 inches, and weighs between 20.41-31.8 kilograms, and it is one of the oldest known breeds of dogs and was used for hunting, herding, and pulling carts, although some historians believe that this strain hybridized specifically to defend Temples in China, Mongolia, and Tibet, and it is said that they participated in the wars launched by the Mongols against China and Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages, so it is no wonder that they are among the list of the most ferocious dogs, and it is no wonder that they are also considered ideal dogs for guarding. Chow Chow dogs focus their energy on protecting their owners, and it is known that they may prefer one of the family members over the rest of the family, and any banter directed at this preferred person may be considered a threat and initiate the attack, and their aggression is represented by attacking cats, dogs of the same sex, and children, and they may bite Strangers without adequate warning, and can fight to the death, and it is one of the dogs that it is difficult to train, because it attacks its trainers, so it needs a lot of patience and caution in dealing with it so that its trainer can turn it into loving and loyal dogs.
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German Shepherd: The German Shepherd strain appeared in the early twentieth century, and as its name indicates, it was crossbred to herd sheep, but it proved its loyalty to humans and its ability to train so it was used as police dogs, in search and rescue teams, in wars, guarding, and service, and it was also used in hospitals to encourage Patients are getting better. The shepherd dog is famous for forming strong bonds with its owners, but it should not be underestimated. This is a huge dog whose weight reaches 36.3 kilograms and reaches a height of 25 inches. It has a frightening appearance. It is also fierce, loves to show dominance if allowed to do so, and does not hesitate to Attacking pets and children, but it differs from the Chow Chow dog in that it gives enough warnings before deciding to attack when he feels threatened. American Pit Bull Terrier (English: American Pit Bull Terrier): dogs that are brave and this breed has been hybridized to hunt huge animals such as bulls and bears, and humans used them in many violent and illegal practices, such as using them in slaughterhouses to control bulls so that the butchers could slaughter them, and in matches Fighting dogs to the death, and drug dealers exploited their capabilities and trained them to attack police officers during raids on their dens, and it was also used for grazing. When dealing with Pitbull dogs, care must be taken not to forget the fact that they are fighting dogs, and that they do not hesitate t o attack, and do not accept abuse, even those that may be issued by children unintentionally, as they consider strangers and other dogs a source of threat and deal with them on this basis. For all this, their breeding is prohibited in many countries. Pitbull dogs are distinguished by that they are chunky, have a muscular structure, and their height ranges between 18-24 inches, and weighs 13.6-27.2 kilograms, and they are of high energy, and they need training so that they do not consume their energy in destroying everything they can reach.
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Doberman: Doberman is a fierce breed that is smart and agile. It was developed by Karl Friedrich Louis Doberman in the nineteenth century to protect him while practicing his profession of collecting taxes in dangerous neighborhoods. This dog has succeeded in becoming an ideal guard dog and police used throughout the world, and was used by the United States Marine Corps during World War II, and the Doberman is known to be the most common dog that attacks other dogs and that it needs rigorous training to be able to distinguish between the real threat, or the threat he perceives in the strangers they encounter.
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Beagle: small to medium-sized and quick-tempered dogs, developed from ancestors that were used for hunting because they have a strong sense of smell, and they are used today as service dogs that help police officers search for drugs and smuggled foodstuffs, and these dogs need training to fine tune their aggression and desire to impose their hegemony that She could be attacking anyone who tries to take something from her, a behavior that, if not corrected, could lead to more problems.
Dachshund: The Dachshund breed was developed mainly for hunting badgers, and it was also used to hunt foxes, wild pigs, and voracious animals, and although it is not currently used in hunting, it still maintains its previous qualities, it is aggressive, hard, and is not afraid, and it is not afraid. If she feels that her property is threatened, so she attacks children who try to take her toys, and above that she is stubborn, loves to impose her dominance, as she is difficult to train, attacks strangers, and other dogs, and more than that, she may bite or attack her owners.
Chihuahua: His size may not indicate his aggressiveness, a small Chihuahua, whose weight is no more than 1.8 kilograms, but he is famous for attacking children, strangers, and other dogs, and for being stubborn and difficult to train.
Jack Russell Terrier: energetic dogs with high energy, love to play, they were bred more than 200 years ago to hunt small animals, and then they were raised as a pet inside the house, and they can be trained to do tricks and tasks that require a lot of energy, and they are very aggressive towards other dogs, It often attacks other animals, regardless of their size.
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Yorkshire Terrier: The Yorkshire Terrier was bred in the middle of the nineteenth century to kill vermin from clothing factories and mining factories, and it was also used to hunt animals such as badgers, and although it became raised as a pet inside the house, it still maintains the characteristics of a hunter, and attacks what it believes to be Prey, regardless of size, and it is not compatible with dogs that belong to the same breed, especially if they are of the same sex, as it barks a lot on children and strangers, and aggression may lead to biting them.
Causes of dog ferocity
Some dogs show aggression towards children, strangers, people familiar to them and even their owners, and this unacceptable behavior may have many reasons, including that the dog did not receive proper training or was subjected to ill treatment, and most of all, the original goal of his upbringing, some Dogs hybridize specifically for hunting, or for protection, and it is difficult to give up their nature easily, [2] as there are many factors that affect dogs’ behavior, including the conditions of the mother during pregnancy, how to deal with the puppy after his birth, his age upon weaning, and the special diet With him, his exercises, his genetic traits, and ways to punish him in adulthood. As for dogs who suddenly become aggressive, it is believed that their behavior may be a result of their feeling of pain, or their affliction with a specific disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior— Clinical Applications and Research that was conducted on dogs whose owners complained of being exposed to a sudden attack. The study found that 8 out of 12 dogs had congenital hip dysplasia, a disease that gradually progresses and causes painful arthritis.