Hey YouTube, Jim here! Welcome to Top10Archive! Anytime I see a “beware of dog” sign I always
wonder what breed of dog they have. It’s one thing to beware of a Pomeranian and a very different one
to beware of a Doberman. Today, we’re going through the dogs you really should beware of,
the Top 10 Dogs With The Strongest Bite Force!
Before we get started, it should be noted. This research is based on the findings from 5 Canadian
scientists who studied 98 different canines of different breed and gender, and of average
size for their breed. Age and size play a huge difference in bite force, which is measured by
PSI - or pounds per square inch. So keep in mind, that if this study was done on a larger scale,
that the results may fluctuate. 10. Leonberger
No, this isn’t something you order at Wendy’s, it's actually a dog breed with an impressive
bite force of 399 PSI. If you’re looking for a frame of reference, humans have a bite force of
about 126 PSI, so even the gentlest dog on this list can bite 3 times harder than you.
They look like a mix between a lion and a giant teddy bear, and are one of the largest dog breeds,
growing to about 25-31 inches and close to 200 pounds at its largest! Despite its size and bite
force, the Leonberger is actually a gentle dog, good for families, children, and the elderly.
9. Wolfdog With essentially the same bite force,
measuring at 406 PSI in the study, the Wolfdog has a much more aggressive demeanor by nature.
Seeing as they’re a mix between a wolf and a domesticated dog, and have a likelihood of
turning feral under the right conditions, they can be a lot more unpredictable and dangerous.
With that said, some owners claim they are the most loyal dogs with their natural pack mentality.
8. Dogo Argentino As the name implies,
this Argentina-native dog was mainly bred for the purpose of hunting. They have been reported to
be able to take down wild buffalo with ease, and registered a bite force of 500 PSI in the study.
Despite its pitbull appearance, the two breeds aren't actually related at all,
but rather in the Mastiff family. With proper training, this can be an excellent breed that
would protect your family with its life. 7. Dogo Canario
Another Dogo that looks more intimidating than they truly are, but that doesn't mean they can’t
be strong when they need to be. Originally bred as a war dog, the Dogo Canario registered a bite
force of 540 PSI in the study. Their past history of aggression has lead them to being outlawed in
many countries. Its origin, though, the Canary Islands, is full of people who know them well,
and claim they are the best family dogs if you treat them right. They are very high maintenance,
requiring constant mental stimulation, exercise, and a place to run freely, or they’ll become
stressed and unpredictable. 6. English Mastiff
We all know the English Mastiff. They’re good with kids, gentle, and extremely smart. But of course,
if you ever get on this dog’s bad side, you’d certainly feel all 556 PSI crushing your bones.
Not only are they strong enough to really tear up your flesh, they’re also one of the largest dogs
in the world, so they could easily take an adult down. At their heaviest, they can weigh over 200
pounds and can grow to be around 3 feet tall. 5. Tosa Inu
This dog may look quite different, but the Tosa Inu has the same exact bite force as the English
Mastiff. As we’ve seen with other war and fighting dogs, this is probably why the Tosa Inu gets a bad
rap for being aggressive, when in reality they’re quite calm and obedient. Despite this,
they are still banned in many countries, like Australia, Denmark, Germany, and Norway.
4. Dogue de Bordeaux This certainly sounds like a meme-ified
dog who loves wine, but it’s a very real dog breed that's also sometimes called the French Mastiff.
Like the two previous canines, this one also has a bite force of 556 psi,
seems like a hard one to beat so far. Unlike other dogs with this bite force, this one is
less likely to really overpower a grown human, and are often kept as family pets because they don’t
need (nor want) that much exercise and are very loyal, sweet, and sensitive. Afterall, the breed
was selected for the film Turner and Hooch. 3. Cane Corso
Finally, a dog bite to put all the ones that came before it to shame.
The Cane Corso has a ferocious bite force of 700 PSI, and, in my opinion, looks just a tad evil.
It was originally bred in Italy and has descendants in the Roman Empire,
but now, they’re used in rural areas as catch dogs, and have since been domesticated to be
quite affectionate. So affectionate, in fact, that although they make the top 15 list of dog attacks,
they have the lowest percentage of attacking children among the group,
even beating out a family-favorite, the German Shepherd, in both categories.
2. American Bandogge Considering that a lion has a bite force of about
650 PSI, it makes the American Bandogge seem that much more massive. Weighing in a bite force of 730
PSI, this Bulldog and Mastiff crossbreed needs constant stimulation and a good foundation of
training when it's young. With good training, they can become great family pets. They are also often
trained for search and rescue, police assistance, guide dogs, and more, so they’re really smart.
1. Kangal Topping off the list of
strongest bite force is the Kangal, measuring in at 743 PSI. In comparison, the average bone in the
human body will break at 742 pounds. Often seen in Turkey, this dog doesn’t look too menacing,
despite having the strongest bite force in the world. It does get pretty big,
weighing about 145 lbs on the high end, but they’re very gentle with humans. Like other
dogs with a bite force this strong, training them how to use their gift is of utmost importance.
Thanks for watching! These dogs are each beautiful in their own ways,
but do you think you’d ever want to own one? Or perhaps you already do? Let us know in the
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