The Cocker Spaniel breed can be prone to a genetic disorder called Rage Syndrome, causing unprovoked biting, but socialization and training can prevent this behavior.
Beagles, originally bred for hunting, have a strong sense of smell and can become fixated on scents, potentially leading to aggression, and should be supervised around children to avoid misinterpretation of signals.
The Toy Poodle, marketed as a low-maintenance pet, often lacks exercise and suffers from separation anxiety, leading to aggression and "Small Dog Syndrome" caused by anxiety and insecurity.
Terriers, such as Manchester, Jack Russell, Boston, YorkshireTerriers hunt vermin and can become hostile without proper training. Bully breeds bait and pull down bears and bulls.
The Chow Chow is an attention-seeking, stubborn, and independent breed prone to behavior problems caused by inbreeding, often being overprotective of its owner and not liking other dogs or pets, making it one of the meanest and most aggressive dog breeds.
The Lhasa Apso is a difficult and stubborn small dog that can be aggressive towards strangers, making it one of the meanest dogs.
Wolf hybrid breeds require experienced handlers, early training, and socialization, as they have a high tendency towards aggressive and destructive behavior without proper care.
The Chihuahua, one of the smallest and most popular dog breeds, is known for being one of the meanest dogs due to owners coddling them and neglecting training, leading to possessive and aggressive behavior towards other people and dogs.
The Dachshund, originally bred as a fierce fighter for hunting burrowing animals, has a strong prey drive and can become aggressive due to lack of exercise and frustration, making it unsuitable for unsupervised play with children.
The Basenji Dog is an intelligent and active hunting breed with a strong prey drive, aloofness towards strangers, and a tendency to bond closely with one person, while being quiet and protective of its home.