Dogs are one of the most loyal pets and often we find people taming dogs, playing along with them and sharing space with them. Dogs become one of the dearest family members and in the long run assume to be an integral part of the family. One word which most dog lovers associate with this animal is ‘cute’, as these friendly animals have been mingling with humans in a perfect blend. The affinity which dogs have with humans is one of the rarest human-animal relations, and the story of the celebrated dog Hachiko is prove to this beautiful bond. Like the story of Hachiko, there are many other dog stories which bear witness to the faithfulness a dog has for his master. And there are masters who are intolerant of their pets being addressed as a dog. If you mistakenly call their dog a dog, you better be ready to face their fury. According to them, their pets are the most loving creature on earth and deserve due respect. However, some of the data collected through the past few years reveal that these playful dogs can at times be too ferocious to handle.
We know that such discussion will raise many eyebrows, especially those of ardent dog lovers, but such facts are backed by data and in certain events, victims of a dog’s wrath have also been their owners. You might be surprised to know that many insurance companies do not provide coverage for some dog breeds deemed as dangerous. This video features 8 most dangerous dog breeds that pose a threat on humans, especially kids. American Pit Bull Terrier being the most dangerous amongst these eight, the video also enlists Boxer, Chow Chow, Bullmastiff, Akita Inu, Siberian Husky, German Shepherd and Rottweiler. According to sources, in the past three decades, the numbers of attacks by American Pit Bull Terriers amount up to 1,114 and all the victims were children. This breed is followed by the Rottweilers with 290 attacks in the past few decades. They being sensitive to loud noises have been found to attack children following their screams.
People who have read the book ‘Good Dog, Carl’, will definitely find these information about Rottweiler’s frightfulness hard to believe, but all said and done, these dogs have registered numerous attacks, more often on children. So next time you get a pet, make sure you train it well.
