Getting bitten by a dog is a traumatic experience. Besides the potential for infection and scarring, there is the emotional dimension.

Certain breeds are more likely to attack. Maintain your distance from aggressive canines. Skip the petting and risk to avoid filing a personal injury lawsuit.

Pitbulls

These terriers are notorious for their aggressive behavior. Powerful jaws mean they are capable of causing massive physical damage. Sadly, they have a history of killing children and infants. For various reasons, they receive more negative press than other breeds. Despite this, their popularity continues to soar.

Rottweilers

Rotties make fantastic guard dogs. They have so much strength that they can defeat a pit bull in a confrontation. Their devotion to their owners makes them quick to react whenever they sense a threat.

Dobermans

Dobermans can bite with a force of 228 PSI. Along with their size, this makes them particularly pernicious. Weighing up to 60 pounds, they can knock down a fully-grown adult.

Spaniels

Don’t let their silky coats and long ears fool you. This breed from England is notorious for going on the offensive. Although their teeth are not the sharpest, they are still capable of inflicting harm.

Bullmastiffs

These pets can be deceptive, as they are often well-behaved. Their personalities are volatile, though. Their good nature can suddenly switch to growling and snarling. The suddenness of their assaults increases the damage they do.

Many types of hounds are capable of inflicting harm. Act with caution whenever a potential culprit is in your vicinity.