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by cowboy on September 13th, 2007

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What is the top ten meanest breeds of dogs. I have been told that labs are a bad breed .

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  • by Galeanda on September 14th, 2007

    Galeanda

    There are no mean dogs, just people who either make them that way or who don't know how to be a good pack leader.

    Most breeds that have been bred and created by man to work with him are good tempered because they have to be. You can't have a mean hunting, retrieving dog. They must be quiet, obedient and good natured to do what they do. They are often used as guide dogs. Dosn't sound like a mean dog, does it?

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  • by Redhawk on September 14th, 2007

    Redhawk

    From a Behaviorist perspective, NO dog is MEAN. Not in the sense that we, as humans, define the word MEAN to be. Animals, Dogs in this case, LACK THE MENTAL AGILITY to formulate THOUGHTS, IDEAS, CONCEPTS that would allow them to BE mean.

    The problem is that there are many different specialized dog breeds now in existence. More and more we see breeds of dog being used as pets/companion animals that were NEVER intended to be used in such a way.

    This doesn't mean they can't adapt and become successful companion animals to humans, but that they often come with needs that may or may not be successfully met by the humans keeping the dog!

    When this happens, we open the door for the dog to develop PROBLEMS. Frustrations build, because the dog doesn't get ENOUGH exercise, or lacks enough mental/emotional stimulation to keep the animal mentally healthy.

    Some breeds that are starting to surface in homes, were developed to live outside, with livestock. While they would be loyal to their human families, they are NOT intended to live in a house, or be kept alone in a back yard. They were bred to KEEP WATCH over other animals, and protect them from predators.

    Labs have just recently, past five years, started to have increased bite incidents, unprecedented in the breed! It is most likely due to the influx of Puppy Mills producing inferior stock, Back Yard Breeders, who do not breed for quality dogs in health or Temperament (much like the Puppy Mills, except that the PM's don't care and the BYBs often lack the knowledge or are too lazy to do both the showing and researching of blood lines for issues to avoid creating with their breeding).

    Blame too must be placed with Dog owners who do not bother to properly train their dogs. As a rule, Labs are great dogs, but they are very lively and a bit goofy for the first five years of life. They are large, they often "put up with" a fair amount of teasing and over stimulation, because they are good natured. But, if no one bothers to train them and teach them that fun can come with learning GOOD MANNERS, then you may create a young dog that lacks Good Manners!

    Puppies removed from their Mother and Siblings at 7 weeks have not learned the basic puppy life lessons of proper behavior when playing...add to this little or no positive reinforcement training from the new family and you have a less stable dog, unequipped to make "good decisions" with regards to behavior choices.

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  • by Anonymous on January 18th, 2009

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    Chihuahua's are ranked up there, I think... and poodles.

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  • by Barcaluv on September 13th, 2007

    Barcaluv

    Far from it. Labrador Retrievers, as far as I can tell are pretty tame. They just need a lot of space and exercise, so you shouldn't keep them in too confined or little an area.

    "Good-tempered, very agile. Excellent nose, soft mouth; keen love of water. Adaptable, devoted companion. Intelligent, keen and biddable, with a strong will to please. Kindly nature, with no trace of aggression or undue shyness."
    -UK Kennel Club standard

    More info here:
    http://www.akc.org/breeds/labrador_retriever/index.cfm


    As for the "meanest" breeds, this is very subjective and debatable.
    Here is a non official list:

    http://www.helium.com/tm/204357/dangerous-breeds-include1-bull2

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  • by KLM88 on January 18th, 2009

    KLM88

    the only reason a dog becomes mean is something neurologically. it's like if the dog has a stroke or something just like a person they forget and can get aggressive. but it could also depend how they are trained and the dogs background....(was dog abused, is it good with kids, etc)

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  • by Yeahwell... on January 18th, 2009

    Yeahwell...

    Labs are one of the best. I don't know why anyone would say that.
    Pit Bulls, Chows, and Dalmations are probably some of the less friendly.
    Poodles aren't mean, but they can be annoying.

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  • by I love animals on January 18th, 2009

    I love animals

    Labs are a very nice breed. They are a very loyal and loving companions.Although they do have alot of energy so if you don't have enough time in your day to give them lots of exercise they are not the dog for you! To say that they are a bad breed you obviously DON'T know what you are talking about!They are one of the best breeds there is, they are used for search and rescues along with leading the blind. To top it all off they also help the police sniff out drugs. So if you say that they are a bad breed they do alot of work for us saving lifes is no walk in the park.

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  • by Jewels on January 18th, 2009

    Jewels

    Oh i soo agree I have a pitbull female and have had her for 5 years and she is sooo sweet!I had a great pyrenees that was meaner than her!So yeah its all on how they are raised.

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  • by Capital J on January 18th, 2009

    Capital J

    It doesn't matter what kind of dog it is. Its all how its brought up. People say pitbull because most people that buy pitbulls intend to make them mean. It's not the breed it's the owner.

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  • by JustCurious on September 13th, 2007

    JustCurious

    Labs aren't generally mean. Pit Bulls can be mean. Rotweillers and doberman pichers can be mean too. Any dog will be mean if you treat it bad and most any dog can be gentle if you treat it right too.

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