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.
19. Akita Inu
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.
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.
22. Boer Boel
The Boer Boel, also known as the South African Mastiff is a very large and confident breed. The good news is that these dogs are wary of strangers which makes them great guard dogs and great around children. Of course, proper training and socialization are necessary due to their defensive nature.
Don’t be intimidated by their size though, they are usually very playful and affectionate with their family.
23. American Bulldog
The American Bulldog is a breed that is known to be courageous and fearless. They can be aggressive at times when they feel they are being threatened.
Surprisingly, this breed is very friendly and sociable even though they were initially meant for hunting large animals such as bears. Because of their muscular build and confident, headstrong nature, the American Bulldog may be difficult to train, and can often cause damage if they’re not careful.