Think Before You Leap – Bad Puppy Breed Choices for a Pet

Puppies: cute ideal companions to play with whenever we are bored or feeling low. They grow up to be dogs, a best friend of the human as has been declared for ages. A world without pet dogs is unimaginable for most people, and some of us cannot get enough of the cute and quirky dog and puppy videos people post online.

We are all looking forward to eventually having a puppy to play with. However, not all puppies are built equally, and by puppies, we specifically mean puppy breeds. Some puppies are more suitable for pets than others, while some species of puppies are downright dangerous. Some veterinarians have also recommended against adopting certain breeds of puppies for several reasons, including aggressiveness, extreme grooming requirements, and lethal danger to kids.

Here are a few dog and puppy breeds that have fallen into the list of undesirable choices for getting adopted by humans. Be very careful if you were planning to get a puppy for yourself. This list might help prioritize what to do.

Pekingese

These dogs were initially bred to serve as companions to the royal families in China and are therefore very haughty and posh about themselves. They have a superior attitude around them and can get harsh and even bite if threatened by your actions.

However, it is said that they are excellent dogs for watching over the house and are trained evolutionarily to not compromise with intruders. They will only make good pets if you plan to invite your enemies over to your home.

Afghan Hound

Rather than asking for attention, as some good dogs do, this breed demands it. It comes as no surprise, given its elegant and royal demeanor and its stylish fur. It has been there since ancient times and is said to be a very agile and sportive breed of a dog.

Its ability to catch prey was quite useful in the olden days as it was used for hunting gazelles and even other rodents, which required a very speedy hunter to catch. Although trainable to respond kindly to people, its training routine and daily grooming practices alone are going to leave you with no time.

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky is a very dangerous pet to keep, especially for first-time pet owners, owing to mischievous and independent ways. The Siberian Huskies, eponymously from Siberia, used to be sled dogs and are still wild by nature.

They prefer to stay as lone wolves and do not obey orders well. To tame them, let alone domesticate them in the long run, is a nightmare for uninformed and untrained people. Although cheerful at times, these dogs can even end up hunting other small pets like cats and hamsters.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is an interesting dog because if trained well, it can be extremely friendly to adults and kids alike, yet be swift and agile, protecting you from possible harm’s way. They were bred in Rhodesia as ideal companions to protect people from possible lion attacks.

However, if they are not trained well and have no people to look up to as their master, they tend to be stubborn and dangerous creatures. They can also have tussled with other dogs and strangers that are better to avoid altogether.

Fila Brasileiro

These dogs are dangerous enough to be banned in several countries to be owned as pets because of their aggressive nature. The only upside to owning them is the equivalent to owning a team of bodyguards trying to protect you at any cost.

While they are to be trusted, if you train them well and uphold a disciplined understanding that you are their master, you cannot afford to leave them with anyone else because they could potentially hurt them. They are also known to drool and sweat a lot all over the place.

Border Collie

A border collie is an ideal dog for several reasons, but the extremities of all those good reasons make it a bad dog breed to keep as a pet. Bred and trained as watchdogs, they are instinctively attached to their human friends, so much that they will follow you obsessively wherever you go and keep a very keen watch on everything around them.

But eventually, this obsessive bonding will become difficult to overcome as they will not respond well to boredom or loneliness and tend to be very destructive creatures when pushed to the limits.

Weimaraner

Weimaraners are decent dogs to keep if you are willing to spend a lot of time outdoors training them and playing endlessly at a stretch. They are also known for being much attached to their masters and are very hard to teach living by themselves.

They tend to be very possessive, and their attachment and bonding with their master can go to great lengths as they can be potentially hurtful sometimes, even though unintentionally. Leaving them alone is also meant to cause them immense depressive tendencies.

Bull Terrier

Bull terriers sure are funny and cute little creatures when you look at them from afar. However, they are not nearly as easy to tame as a domestic pet as one would think. They require intense training and workout regimes every day, failing which they become bored and tend to be dangerous.

They are also hyperactive sometimes, potentially hurting people who are not used to being with dogs. If the owner doesn’t play with them every day, they tend to create a stir and are challenging to manage.

French Bulldog

The French Bulldog is an ideal choice for people who look forward to some extra sleep instead of dog walking their pet every day, as they are not very keen on exercise either. However, for a first-time pet owner, a French bulldog can be tough to tame.

They are highly prone to diseases and owing to their brachycephalic nature, they are supposed to be kept under regulated temperature and cannot withstand harsh climate. They are also not the kind of dogs you can leave at home for a long time alone as they long for constant company.

Caucasian Ovcharka

The Caucasian Ovcharkais basically a Russian breed that was bred in the early 20th century as a kind of sheepdog. Known for its huge size, Ovcharka is actually gentle dogs compared to most others. However, they require the cold climate that is characteristic of Russia and is also independent and aloof.

It is said that Ovcharkas make great pets once they start appreciating you and your disciplined training but until then are a nightmare to deal with.

Dachshund

The German breed of dogs with long bodies and short legs, Dachshunds, were bred as dogs that could chase badgers effortlessly. They are known to be excellent diggers and are said to be able to outrun badgers quite easily.

However, they are also the most aggressive of the dog breeds. They are very dangerous to keep in the company of strangers, especially small children who are unaware of these dogs’ aggressive nature.

Catahoula Leopard Dog

This dog breed hailing from Louisiana was bred for herding hogs. However, they were also used as game dogs in the early 20th century. These dogs make affectionate pets but are not very easy to tame as they tend to become aggressive if the master figure is not firm and demanding.

In the hands of the right pet owner, they can be a great pet, but for someone who cannot showcase an alpha demeanor, this dog will behave like an alpha and will soon be very hard to manage.

Perro de Presa Canario

The Perro de Presa Canario are dogs only ideal for people who are willing to put them under intensive training regimes and taming them accordingly over time. They tend to be very aggressive and can harm strangers quite severely. It was also reported that two of these dogs killed a woman as the owner was not very controlling of them.

Only a disciplined and robust owner can tame these dogs. They can be very dangerous to otherwise keep as pets because they hunt down other cats and dogs over territorial disputes.

Skye Terrier

Skye terriers are ideally good pets and very loyal to their masters too. However, they have to be groomed regularly owing to their long hair and are also quite aggressive cat hunters if kept untrained.

They are tough to teach essential habits as they are very stubborn and tend to not listen to their masters very quickly. These dogs were quite popular in the Victorian era as glamorous pets, but they soon became lesser-known pets.

Australian Shepherd

Primarily a shepherd dog, it is very resourceful and comes with a lot of essential skills. It herds everything that comes its way. It is agile, smart, strong, and obeys orders quite well when trained intensively and regularly.

However, without training correctly, they tend to be challenging dogs to deal with. They do not follow instructions, tend to be very hyperactive, and can scare and sometimes even hurt children in their attempt to herd them.

Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinschers are great dogs to train regularly. One can attain a very satisfactory sense of achievement just by training these dogs as they require a constant and disciplined training regimen.

Although not very difficult to train, they are ideally meant to require a very specific and goal-driven training style, which is not very easy to render. They can be very arrogant and difficult to control if they are not trained and treated correctly.

Shar-Pei

Shar-Pei can actually be trained and tamed to fit into a family setting but are otherwise very stubborn and aggressive. They also do not respond very well to affection like other dogs and sometimes tend to be very aloof.

The training routine for these dogs has to be administered quite early by professional trainers. If not trained right from the puppy stage, they can be quite dangerous and even threaten children.

Belgian Malinois

The Belgian Malinois is herding dogs from Belgium, which is dangerous as they tend to herd their surrounding entities, especially children. They may even bite children in an attempt to herd them effectively.

However, with the right owner, who is firm and demanding, they tend to be slightly well trained and well behaved without being rude. They also require a lot of time to exercise every day, failing which they tend to become very moody and dangerous.

Dogo Argentino

The Dogo Argentino is banned in several countries due to its aggressive nature and inability to follow instructions. While it is a very strongly built dog with a lot of brute strength, it can be very dangerous to strangers, kids, and other pet animals, including dogs, if they are not trained well.

Also, if you do not keep it occupied throughout the day, it tends to just behave very peculiarly, eating random things around it. It requires an alpha trainer who is willing to teach it everything without hesitation.

Cane Corso

Cane Corsos are a very protective hunt dog breed from Italy. They are known for being very overprotective of their masters and possessing the inability to make friends or socialize with people in general other than their family.

They also tend to become very aloof and aggressive when left alone and are always on the lookout for someone to bark at. When trained efficiently, they make good pets, but that takes a lot of daily effort and practice.

Boerboel

Boerboels are very stubborn dogs that listen to no one unless they are trained for a long time with extreme caution and care. They excel as guard dogs owing to their history as guards in South Africa’s Diamond mines. They tend to listen to a firm experienced dog trainer who can steer them well.

They must usually be leashed in public. They are also very heavy and powerful dogs with excellent capabilities as guard dogs protecting their master.

Rottweiler

Rottweiler is one of the most muscular dog breeds in the world. They make very efficient police and guard dogs and are usually represented well in K9 units. However, for a pet, Rottweiler can be really difficult to manage and are also very aggressive biters.

They tend to be very distant and stubborn when not paid attention to and require a lot of training and exercise time to keep them active and occupied.

Tosa

Tosas are one very dangerous dog breed. They were bred in 14th century Japan as fighting dogs for sporting events. Therefore they are very aggressive and dangerous to keep as a pet in a family environment. They require ample training, and their exercise regimen is very time-consuming.

They are also very heavy dogs that tend to grow very long as well, allowing them easy access to jump across the highest of fences. These dogs are not the kind of keeping untrained or messing with.

Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russel Terriers were bred as hunting dogs and therefore tend to forget all their surroundings when it comes to being a predator. They hunt a lot of smaller animals, including insects. The phrase ‘Look what the terrier dragged in’ will be really implemented if you bring this dog as your pet.

Jack Russel Terriers also tend to suffer from anxiety and depression when left alone and sometimes behave with hyperactivity and threaten children.

Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog has all the essential traits of a good pet. It is sweet, likes children, and behaves quite gracefully around a family setting. It can also withstand very low temperatures owing to its origins as a mountain dog.

However, it is very prone to diseases and has a very short lifespan of about six to eight years. A lot of dogs from this breed die of cancer at a very early age, which is a major drawback from a pet you intend to keep for long.

Pit Bull

Pit bulls are considered the most dangerous dog breeds globally due to their track record as extreme biters. Pit Bulls are also known to be very extremely intelligent and yet very dangerous to deal with. Owing to their origins as dogs bred for bloodsport in England, they can be very aggressive to everyone if not appropriately trained.

They tend to be very stubborn and never back away from fights with other dogs. They are also known to be very vicious to other animals like cats and rodents.

Wolfdog

Wolfdogs are legitimately dangerous creatures as they are bred with some genes of the wild wolves. However, although sold for very high prices, they are sometimes not actually wolfdogs as the sellers claim to be but just appear to be so.

However, if you do buy an actual wolf dog, you have to train it from a very early stage, probably as soon as it is born. These dogs tend to be very reclusive and don’t respond well to strangers. They also tend to favor their prey instinct and sometimes attack small animals and even children.

German Shepherd

German Shepherds are one of the most popular dog breeds out there. Owing to their exceptional talent as trained dogs used by the police forces, they are very good to their masters once they are trained well. However, they tend to be very difficult to train, and it becomes even more dangerous when you decide to domesticate them untrained and without proper exercise.

They have aggressive tendencies and are bound to have difficulty obeying orders unless they are very well trained.

Greyhound

Greyhounds are comparatively easier to train and do not require a lot of exercise. However, since they are trained agile runners, they tend to sprint after anything that they see as potential prey. They lack the focus to stay in place sometimes and can be potentially dangerous to keep around small children.

They are short hair dogs and therefore require lesser time for grooming but are not very susceptible to low temperatures and may require proper padding to prevent chills.

Bullmastiff

Bullmastiffs are known to be quite friendly with children. However, they are a nightmare if left to deal with other dogs. They were bred in England to prevent dangerous thieves and poachers from stealing cattle and livestock.

True to their origins, these dogs can become very stubborn and dangerous when left untrained. They also keep drooling and slobbering around and are very lazy sometimes, even though they are capable of the most deadly feats.

Basenji

Basenjis are one of the most mischievous dog breeds out there. They tend to be very possessive and destroy things in the house that you hold very dear. They are also quite clever and tend to make a whole plethora of sounds except barking. They are sometimes even known to yodel.

For a dog breed, they can be quite feline and tend to be private and reserved unless engaged with. They are a short-haired breed and therefore do not require a lot of hair care.

St. Bernard

St. Bernards are quite popular for being very gentle pets with very few complaints to go about. They were bred as protectors and search dogs and have helped a lot in search and rescue missions up above the high Alps.

However, it has a reputation for being a very heavy beast and does a lot of damage if allowed to jump on people to play with. It is therefore essential to train it well from its puppy stage and also give it a stern and disciplined regimen to follow.

The Great Pyrenees

For an efficient guard dog, the Great Pyrenees is an ideal breed to opt for. However, there are some problems if you are not well versed in training these dogs effectively. They can become very antisocial when left untrained. Walks without leashes are not recommended for the dog.

Properly training these dogs can make them effective companions as their watchdog instincts are very sharp. They were bred to survive chilly climates, so they can withstand cold weather quite easily.

Dalmatian

Dalmation is quite popular thanks to the Disney Animated feature starring them as the main characters. However, in real life, it is are known to be a good watchdog and endurance runner. It needs to be trained every day and also given an exercise regimen to keep fit.

They are also known for their extensive digging skills and might randomly dig your backyard. They are also considered too hyperactive to be around small children.

Chow Chow

Chow Chow is more a feline animal than a dog. It seems to have a lot of character traits that cats possess, including its ability to stay alone and independently without being bored. Its black tongue and extremely thick fur are more suited for icy regions and are not ideal for warmer regions.

Without a steadfast and strong individual to train them, these dogs tend to be very aloof and destructive, with minimal social skills.

Shih Tzu

Shih Tzus are actually bred as pet dogs, and their origins in China were also predominantly as lapdogs for people to keep in company. However, these dogs end up being easily prone to diseases. They suffer from many dental problems at an early age and are at higher risk of eye injuries due to their large protruding eyeballs.

Shih Tzus also require a grooming regimen every day as they have long hair. They also face respiratory issues and sometimes require surgeries.

Affenpinscher

Affenpinschers are very mischievous dogs and tend to have a firm hold over territory. They are covered with a lot of hair and are filled with bushy eyebrows and a thick mustache.

Despite their tiny size and weight of about ten pounds, they tend to be very aggressive and will not back down from a fight with another dog no matter how big it is in size. They are also destructive of children’s toys and potential biters when children are left unsupervised around them.

Chihuahua

Chihuahuas are one of the smallest dog breeds globally and were named eponymously after the place they were found in. Despite their very small size, they tend to be very destructive and aggressive and will not back off during confrontations with other dogs.

They are also quite mischievous and tend to bite and nip at people sometimes if they are displeased for some reason. Their protruding eyes are a cute feature that makes a lot of people want to keep them as pets.

Great Dane

Contrary to the Chihuahuas, the Great Danes are considered the tallest dogs in the world and weigh up to about 200 pounds sometimes. They are, however, considered gentle and are not necessarily aggressive unless provoked.

However, it is very difficult to carry them or transport them around, and they tend to knock over a lot of things when kept indoors owing to their huge size. They can also cause several problems when untrained from an early age and are hard to bend to one’s will.

Basset Hound

Basset Hounds are relatively loveable creatures compared to most others and tend to be very loving of people and even little children. However, they tend to be extremely stubborn and are difficult to teach to be sociable.

Many people prefer getting Basset Hounds as pets but have a very difficult time teaching them to adapt to their everyday routine. It can sometimes also cause new problems owing to its steadfast and angry nature.

Beagles

Beagles are one of the most popular choices for a pet, but most Beagles that people like are probably well trained. Untrained Beagles can be independent thinking and tend to have a difficult time following orders.

They are very swift and active dogs who can make ideal pets after being trained since they were puppies. They also tend to develop an attachment to their masters that is quite adorable.

Bloodhounds

Bloodhounds can be ideally trained from an early age to follow orders, but that rarely happens in the case of an adult Bloodhound. Adult Bloodhounds are very stubborn, and they do not listen to anyone’s orders if they weren’t taught to do so when young.

They might look like they listen to you for a while, but that is only because of their expectations of a reward from you. Failing to do so, they will go back to their stubborn selves. Their drooping ears and incessant drooling make them adorable to look at sometimes.

Fox Terriers

Fox Terriers are an interesting breed of puppies as they fit into both the extremities of active behavior. Sometimes, they can be the most active thing around you, constantly jumping about, barking, and causing a lot of distractions amidst your work.

On the other hand, sometimes, they tend to get very bored and behave like depressed couch potatoes with no interest in life. With a lot of mood swings to keep track of, Fox Terriers are a hard lot to please.

Irish Setter

Irish setters are adorable dogs that are bound to keep their immature puppy self for longer than most adult dogs. They tend to be very active and will probably even drag you to the gym if you went with them for two days and decided to quit halfway.

However, their hyperactive behavior makes them a difficult bunch to keep control of, and if you own more than one of these same dogs, they will try their best to grab your attention every time you walk around them.

Pug

Pugs are no doubt cute and adorable, but you are going to have one hell of a time toilet training them. They are also oblivious to the house rules you place and will usually end up peeing on the doormat and looking not ashamed at all.

While their cheerful and adorable self will keep you company for quite long, they still tend to be very difficult pets to take out of the house for a walk and will sometimes go out of their way to avoid walking outside.

Akita

Akitas are an interesting breed of hunting dogs that are slightly furrier than most other dogs. They tend to be very dangerous to deal with if not trained from a young age and tend to be overprotective and possessive of their master, making them very dangerous around other people.

They are quite cheerful and active and require long periods of exercise and training. Some people keep them purely as hunting dogs and guard dogs especially if they live near hilly forest regions.

Labrador

Labradors are quite popular as a choice of pet, but it is said that they require a lot of training to attain a well-behaved pet status. Left untrained, Labradors are intense chewers and will chew anything they can find in the house.

They also shed a lot of fur around everywhere they go, making a huge mess difficult to clean regularly. When they find something interesting, like a butterfly, they will run with all their power, making it difficult for the master to control.

Newfoundland

Newfoundlands are difficult to reason with, given their enormously strong and huge build. They tend to be very active and will run through anything that comes their way, instantly knocking them down. They are also very clumsy with cleanliness, pouring sputum all through the place and shedding an immense amount of their fur.

For this reason, people who are neat freaks should never ever own a Newfoundland, or they will have a terrible time cleaning the place every day.

Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhounds are very adorable creatures irrespective of their huge size. They also follow orders quite well and listen to their masters. However, all this is possible only after extensive training. Without the training, Irish Wolfhounds are just dangerous dogs to have around you and especially other pets, as they tend to be very aggressive.

Furthermore, the Irish Wolfhounds have a very short lifespan of about 6-8 years as they are prone to a lot of dangerous diseases.

Spanish Water Dog

The Spanish Water Dog is an ideal breed to own as a pet, provided you are willing to take the extra hours out of your daily schedule to train it and maintain its fleece-like fur coat. Originally from Turkey, this breed can get very aggressive and dangerous if it is let go without training from an early age.

The benefits of training it well are quite good. These dogs show a lot of affection towards their masters and tend to be really well behaved if taught how to do it.

English Foxhound

English Foxhounds have a very significant historical background as one of the best dog breeds in England for hunting down foxes. However, their active origins make it very essential to keep them well trained and exercised for several hours a day.

They also tend to behave very stubbornly at times, making them very hard to teach the essentials of being a tamed dog. They are quite active and will keep you running around if you try to get them as pets.

Harrier

Harriers make great pets, provided you get them to your house early as puppies and train them to do everything the way you want it done. However, if not appropriately trained, the Harriers can be very destructive and stubborn, and dealing with their antics on an everyday basis could take a huge toll on you.

Harriers are also very dangerous around other smaller pets, and unless they warm up to them at an early age, they are quite challenging to make friends with for other pets and will end up fighting with each other.

Cesky Terrier

Cesky terriers are a very cute and cuddly terrier breed hailing from the Czech Republic with a very furry body. They are very active dogs and are very interested in playing all the time. They make good companions but are very possessive and attached to their masters and tend to take a very long time to get used to loneliness, even for a short while.

This extremely possessive nature makes it very hard to leave them by themselves as they can get very sad and depressed if left in solitude.

Finnish Spitz

The Finnish Spitz is a very agile and strong breed of dogs known to be a perfect combination of a loyal companion and a watchful protector. They can have a lot of reservations towards strangers in general, making it very difficult for them to be accepted as social dogs.

They also suffer high levels of separation anxiety and tend to feel very gloomy and bored when left alone, even for some time. They need constant attention and a sense of approval for their active, playful behavior to exist perpetually.

Pharaoh Hound

With its name derived from the tombs of the Egyptian kings, owing to its long ears resembling the Egyptian statues, these dogs are quite agile and fierce when it comes to running and hunting for random prey. They are a very dangerous threat to other smaller animals and pets.

They also require a large space as a play area and very high fences if you want to contain them within. Otherwise, you are in danger of them running away to hunt down some random insect.

Skye Terrier

Skye Terriers are very aloof creatures with their own goals in life. They tend to be very independent and reserved, with their self-interest taking over everyone else’s word. It takes a lot of training to get them out of this phase.

However, other than that, they are also very aggressive against other animals and tend to show no mercy in a fight with smaller animals. They also have very long hair making their maintenance a time-consuming feat.

Komondor

Komondors are exceptionally large breeds of dogs, with their curly hair taking a major portion of their body. Although very small and adorable when they are puppies, they tend to be very different as they grow up.

They can be very stubborn and behaviorally intense to deal with if not taught to behave a particular way from their puppy stage. Furthermore, managing their hair is a very difficult task and requires a lot of time and energy to do so.

American English Coonhound

The American English Coonhound is a very interesting animal that leaves a trail of chewed up things everywhere it goes. If it’s even slightly boring, its first instinct is to chew off something. It makes for a very difficult pet as its training routine is very intense and requires a lot of effort.

It is also an attention deficit most of the time, and you are required to spend most of your time with it if you want it to behave decently well. Its long legs and body make it a dangerous mass born just for knocking things down.

Pomeranian

Pomeranians are very adorable and cute, which is why a lot of people prefer to have them as pets. However, they require ample training before they can be made to behave normally as sociable pets. They tend to be very withdrawn and aggressive if not trained well.

They are also quite annoying due to their barking habits and do not easily stop on command. Training them to stop barking when asked to is a nightmare.

The Boxer

The Boxer is a relatively easier breed to keep as a pet despite its menacingly dangerous sounding name. It is also not a very aggressive breed, considering how well it gets along with people it is familiar with. However, it is very difficult to train and requires a lot of time to exercise.

Another problem with this pet is its frequent mood swings. It may sometimes look seemingly harmless but might eventually become aggressive if not properly trained.

Malamute

Malamutes are very similar to the Huskies of Siberia on many levels. However, they also tend to be much more dangerous and aggressive than the huskies and are especially unforgiving of other dogs. They frequently get into territorial disputes with other dogs and hold growling contests.

They also have a reputation for being quite difficult to train and require ample space to run around, failing which their claustrophobia might cause damage to property.

Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamutes, like the Malamutes, are required to undergo active training and exercise regimens to prevent their sled dog reputation from getting tampered with. They tend to go aloof and sometimes turn into very aggressive creatures if neglected and left untrained.

While they are ideal dogs for hilly regions and make great sled pullers, they are not very safe to keep around in domestic regions or cities where there is little to no scope for their activity and exercise.

Japanese Tosa

Tosas were majorly bred for sporting events like dogfights. The Japanese Tosa is no different. A major contender for the title of the most dangerous pet dog to own, the Japanese Tosas requires a lot of time for training and exercise.

They are so dangerous that there are reports of untrained Tosas hurting their own masters. Therefore, these dogs are only ideal for people with an intense understanding of their behavior and experienced dog owners.

Akita Inu

Another Japanese dog breed, the Akita Inu, is a very aggressive dog with fierce hunting origins. Owing to its history, these dogs tend to adapt their hunting instincts when they are around other smaller pets.

They are also very difficult for their masters to control and undergo a lot of training before being tame and friendly even to their masters. Akita Inus are also quite dangerous to be left out in the open where they could do serious harm to strangers.

American Bulldog

The American Bulldog, like its English counterpart, is quite an aggressive animal. It is very steadfast, muscular, and strong to fight with and will take a major toll on any animal that decides to fight it. Without training, the American Bulldog is almost impossible to keep as a pet.

Therefore, American Bulldogs make better pets of people who have extensively trained animals before, are aware of how a bulldog behaves, and know how to control it when it gets out of hand.

American Bandogge

Bandogges are a crossbreed born out of a Pit Bull Terrier and a Neopolitan Mastiff. They are aggressive by nature and tend to feel very angry and furious whenever provoked by other dogs.

However, if they are trained from an early age, they tend to become great caretakers of the children and adults alike and can be very loyal and trustworthy. They are also quite aggressive because of their origins as fighting dogs and will go to any lengths if they hate another animal.

Wolf Hybrids

Wolf Hybrids, as their names suggest, are dog breeds that are interbred with wolves. Although relatively tame when trained, they have certain tendencies to attack people owing to their wolf ancestry. It is, therefore, customary to be very careful while buying these hybrids as pets and keeping them near human settlements.

These pets require a lot of training and screening to ensure that they do not have any predatory intent, as that can be very dangerous around small animals and even children.

Gull Dong

Gull Dong, or the Pakistani Bulldog, is a breed of dog hailing from Pakistan. They are said to be quite aggressive as they were bred to be watchdogs and not as family pets. They, too, like most other bulldogs, require a lot of training, failing which they tend to be very destructive.

They are known to be very agile and quick and require an ample landmass to run around and train every day. They are slightly dangerous to keep around small children and are better suited as dogs kept outside the house to guard the fields or any other such settlement.

Tibetan Mastiff

The Tibetan Mastiff has an interesting backstory. It is known for protecting entire villages with its fierce grit. It is knotted to a long stick in the middle of the village at a very early age to condition it against obstacles. It is then left to roam about, which trains it to guard the village from unwanted people or animals.

All this sounds great, but to keep the Tibetan Mastiff as a house pet is no good idea at all. They are very aggressive creatures, and even though they love their masters a lot, they tend to be very dangerous to other people.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is very similar to the Pit Bull in several respects. Case in point, it is also equally aggressive if not more aggressive than a Pit Bull, which is why experts recommend against getting this Bull Terrier as a pet in a family setting.

They also require a lot of intensively monitored training and exercise before they can be deemed safe around children and other members of the family.

The Moscow Watchdog

The Moscow Watchdog is a very aggressive dog breed that was used in heavy numbers as a dog for Russian military services. Furthermore, it was used as a protection dog as it is known for being very loyal to its masters yet aggressive. It is therefore very dangerous to keep a dog at home, especially around small children, as its aggression may not be well regulated at times.

It also requires a lot of training and even more workouts to keep it fit and active, without which it becomes very droopy and sad.

Dogue De Bordeaux

Dogue De Bordeaux is the French name for the French Mastiff. It is more prominently used as a dog for workplaces, as it is very agile, active, and strong. It prevents animals from destroying the farms and eating their produce.

However, due to its active aggression, it is banned for use as a pet dog in many countries and requires special permission. It is, therefore, not an ideal dog breed to keep as a pet.

Bully Kutta

Another popular dog breed from Pakistan, the Bully Kutta or the Indian Mastiff, true to its name, is quite the bully when it comes across people who might hurt or harm its masters. It is one of the most popular guard dog breeds in the Pakistan region.

It is quite sturdy and strong with ample mass on it, which makes it a very challenging contender in case of a brawl. Therefore, it is very dangerous to leave it unsupervised around children and small pets as any aggression could be dangerous in such cases.

Russian Black Terrier

This dog should most certainly never be kept as a pet for several reasons. But most importantly, it was bred around the early nineteenth century and is the first dog breed ever that was bred to fight humans and attack them whenever they stepped out of line.

Bred in the former Soviet Union, these dogs were used to prevent prisoners from escaping the prisons. Given this story from its past, it is very dangerous to even consider taming a dog that was designed to hurt other humans.

Gull Terrier

Another Pakistani Dog with similar origins as that of the Gull Dong, the Gull Terrier, is a rare yet interestingly dangerous watchdog breed that is known to be quite aggressive. It also requires to be trained from its puppy stages, daily without fail.

Highly territorial and self-minded, it is capable of causing grave injuries to people if left alone without the master’s supervision. It also tends to hurt other small animals making it a terrible choice for a domestic animal.

Korean Jindo Dog

Bred first in the Jindo region of Korea, this dog is a guard dog that was bred particularly to create a strong, aggressive dog that could hunt down other animals when needed.

This dog is quite dangerous to tame as a pet, and given its unpredictable and angry nature, one would be better off without choosing this dangerous dog breed as a pet choice. Furthermore, like most other guard dogs, this dog needs ample time to spare just for training.

Belgian Laekenois

The Belgian Laekenois is a prized herd dog that is used to guard herd animals against other dangerous animals. It is also quite active as a ‘detective’ dog as it is used extensively for searching for lost items as well. However, like a pet animal, this dog is not an ideal choice.

It is said to show many active signs of aggression around humans and tend to only favor and respect its master, making it a very unsociable animal. It is also meant to cause a lot of trouble around small pets as it has territorial issues and doesn’t react well when other animals take up its space.

Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog

The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog needs to be trained quite well early to prevent it from turning into a grumpy and dangerous canine being. It is also one of those guarding dog breeds that requires a lot of space for training and roaming about freely.

It is said to be very aggressive when left on its own and needs a strong alpha voice to tell it what to do. It is considered a great guard dog, and its abilities as a livestock protector are matched by very few other breeds.

Hovawart

These dogs are clearly the kind that needs a task to keep them active and ticking. Without that, they tend to be very withdrawn and even aggressive if confronted. This poses a danger to first time owners who are unaware of these complexities in dog behavior.

They are known to behave very loyally to their masters, especially when they are engaged in fun sports like jumping and running, but if they are not provided with any such incentives, they can become very dangerous as pets.

Beauceron

These dogs are very muscular and sturdy, to begin with. They also tend to grow into really strong animals that are aggressive and hyperactive without process exercises and drills to keep them focused. However, they could potentially be very well trained and then be well behaved and lose all their aggression.

However, this threshold is very difficult to reach, and unless you are a strong, commanding dog owner, it will be very difficult to teach it to behave calmly and gracefully.

Kishu

Kishu is a hunting dog breed from Japan. It was used in the olden days to hunt wild boars and deer. Some people currently use it as a pet animal, but most of them have a hard time disciplining it to behave nicely.

The Kishu is also very dangerous to be left around strangers as its predatory instincts directly force it to jump into aggressive action. Even children are not very safe around these dogs.

Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu is a Japanese dog breed that has now been normalized as a pet animal to replace its ancient predatory instincts. However, it does resurface once in a while. Some Shiba Inu dogs can be very aggressive and do not listen to any command laid down by their masters.

Some of them also have a characteristic screeching noise, which sounds very irritating to most people. It is, therefore, not an ideal dog to keep around a family environment.

Lhasa Apsos

These dogs were specially bred to accompany Tibetan Monks in their monasteries and as watchdogs. Although known for their small size, they tend to be very difficult to control and can be very aggressive at times.

They are also known to be quite lazy and are very stubborn. They also tend to have a lot of furry hair on them, making it a challenging and time-consuming task to tame them.