The Akita Inu, bred in the mountains of Japan, is a very independent and headstrong breed. They were meant to be hunting dogs, so their hunting instincts are likely to kick in while around smaller animals. They aren’t known to attack their owners but because of their size and power, they’re likely to do some serious damage if they would attack.
It’s important that these dogs are properly trained and socialized otherwise they pose a risk to the safety of other people and animals. It’s common knowledge that if a dog isn’t trained correctly, it can become aggressive and hurt people when they become out of control. It is not recommended that you let these dogs roam free out in the open where it has access to strangers and other animals.
17. Dogo Argentino
If you were walking down the street and happened to see one of these dogs you may easily mistake it for a Pit Bull. However, the Dogo Argentino is much larger and more muscular.
They originated in Argentina and their purpose was to be used as hunting dogs. There is a possibility that this dog can attack, and it can be lethal due to their immense strength. Their strength is what makes dogfighters attracted to this type of dog. They are actually banned in the UK and Australia.
18. Japanese Tosa
The Japanese Tosa was originally bred to hunt large animals such as wild boar and puma. They were also bred for dogfighting in Asia. Because of their dogfighting tendencies, they are banned in Australia, Cyprus, Denmark, Iceland, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, and Turkey.
If these dogs are not properly trained at a young age they can turn on their owners in seconds time. It is not recommended that first-time dog owners get this type of dog. They are meant for experienced owners only.
20. Saint Bernard
Originally, the Saint Bernard was the breed used to guard the grounds of Switzerland’s Hospice Saint Bernard as well as helping to find and save those who became lost and injured during their travels.
In today’s day in age, the Saint Bernard makes a great family pet and isn’t known to have much aggression at all. Their only downfall is their size and weight which can cause serious injuries to people.
21. Basenji
You may not believe it due to its size, but the Basenji is actually a hunting dog. They may not be dangerous to many because of their strength and size, but they can give you a nasty bite.
They are known to be hard to train and most owners will say they find their Basenji to be completely unpredictable even with proper training. Unpredictable dogs can be very dangerous, so it’s best to leave the headstrong Basenji to the experienced owners.