vizzla
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"In my experience, I can say that the study, published in an issue of the journal Applied Animal Behavior Science, a few years ago, reflects what I see on a regular basis: the breeds of dog that have a higher incidence of aggression, snapping or attempting to bite strangers, their own humans and other dogs tend to be small breed.
In fact, the top three, are in order — dachshund, chihuahua and Jack Russell terrier.
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One reason that these smaller breeds don't make for noteworthy attention when it comes to any hostile behavior is clear: because of their size, a chihuahua won't inflict the same amount of damage as a larger dog.
As an aside, I notice all too often that the signs that a small breed dog is conveying that they are uncomfortable with a social situation — sometimes because of their babyish size and appearance — can be overlooked.
Do owners of these breeds have a tendency to not have the same criteria in mind when it comes to teaching them self-discipline as they might for a large breed dog, like training classes?".
I still think that most owners buy a small dog (dachshund) because its cute and dont reserch WHAT dogbreed that would fit THEIR way of life. Its so sad to see a huntingdog becoming a couchpotato
In fact, the top three, are in order — dachshund, chihuahua and Jack Russell terrier.
.......
One reason that these smaller breeds don't make for noteworthy attention when it comes to any hostile behavior is clear: because of their size, a chihuahua won't inflict the same amount of damage as a larger dog.
As an aside, I notice all too often that the signs that a small breed dog is conveying that they are uncomfortable with a social situation — sometimes because of their babyish size and appearance — can be overlooked.
Do owners of these breeds have a tendency to not have the same criteria in mind when it comes to teaching them self-discipline as they might for a large breed dog, like training classes?".
I still think that most owners buy a small dog (dachshund) because its cute and dont reserch WHAT dogbreed that would fit THEIR way of life. Its so sad to see a huntingdog becoming a couchpotato