Kadmos... you always have some interesting questions...
In your experience with Mastiff-type dogs, what breed has been the most vicious/aggressive?
I detest dog fighting but love dog fighting breeds because you channel that breed aggression for better things like therapy/service dogs.
Yep...that's been the most vicious dog I've ever owned!!!!!This, right there, makes me worried. You do not channel aggression, you channel drive, intelligence, and energy into working dogs. Actually, aggressive dogs are often cut from therapy/service training as the aggression makes them unreliable. The last thing you want is for the dog to see another dog, freak out and drag his poor, blind owner through traffic to get at the dog. Also, hate it when people say dog fighting breeds.
If you are looking for a truly aggressive dog...get a Chihuahua. Those things can be demon dogs.
Yep...that's been the most vicious dog I've ever owned!!!!!
EM, they have been known to crush their victims to death by attempting to sit in their owners lap. I also read that their drool is quite hazardous is often compared to falling in the bathroom. They also have deadly gases that can come without warning.
One make take precautions when dealing with these beasts. I hear these dogs are so extreme they require a special licences to own. mg:
hahahahaha!!!!this is great!!the drool can also be very dangerous while driving!one shake of the head and my glasses become blinders and I have almost had an accident.mine was from a Fila,not an Em though.EM, they have been known to crush their victims to death by attempting to sit in their owners lap. I also read that their drool is quite hazardous is often compared to falling in the bathroom. They also have deadly gases that can come without warning.
One make take precautions when dealing with these beasts. I hear these dogs are so extreme they require a special licences to own. mg:
I'm curious why people have such a negative knee jerk reaction to the word "aggression"?
Without aggression man of the Mastiff breeds would be unable to perform the job they are designed to do. Aggression is an important key ingredient in the make up of most of the mastiff breeds.
Frankly its what separates them from the bluffing watchdogs and such.
Throughout history mastiffs and bulldogs have lived in the dark underbelly of dogdom and performed the dirty, dangerous, and extreme jobs other breeds could not. They would never be able to do these tasks without unadulterated aggression.
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I meant "you can channel" for the therapy/service dogs part. Heck, look at APBT, likely the most legally restricted breed in the world, yet they can great service/therapy dogs.