Whether you're looking to get or avoid a dominant dog breed,
this is the perfect video for you. In today's video,
we're going to be breaking down the top 10 most dominant dog breeds. Number 10,
the Neapolitan mastiff.
The first dog breed on our list is the Neapolitan mastiff.
They're one of the largest dog breeds in the world.
Only looking at the physical outlook of this dog, it's massive body,
intimidating build and wrinkled face,
you can already tell there's something about the dog that commands respect from
other dogs and animals. Although they are very large dogs,
Neapolitan Mastiffs are sometimes described as gentle giants.
This is because they have a soft and playful side. However,
this doesn't remove the dominant side of this dog breed.
They're ready to push your boundaries to test how serious you are as their
owner. They're born protectors. Once they tag a person as part of their family,
they automatically become very protective of that person.
And on hearing the deep tone of their barks,
thieves and burglars would rethink their life choices.
The good thing about this dominant dog breed is they are hardly unnecessarily
aggressive, but when the need arises, aggression comes easy to them.
They need an owner who has experience with dominant dogs,
or they could become the dictators of the household.
If you think this dog is crazy dominant,
then be sure to watch the video to the end.
Cause at number one is the most powerful dog in the whole world with a bite
force twice the size of a wolfs. Number nine,
the giant schnauzer. At number nine, we have the giant schnauzer.
While giant schnauzers are big dogs that have a pretty intimidating physique,
they also love to play. They're an intelligent,
bold and adventurous dog breed.
These dogs are naturally suspicious whenever they're around strangers,
which is why they are a great breed to keep as guard dogs. However,
it also means that they need to be allowed to socialize at a very young age.
This helps to reduce the chances of them getting aggressive when they see a
stranger or other animals.
These dogs have a very dominant and independent personality.
So if you're an inexperienced owner,
it is advised that you don't go for this breed. And in fact,
some breeders might be unwilling to sell this dog to a family that has little
kids. If you have little kids,
then we suggest you check out our list on the top 10 dog breeds for kids,
link in the description below.
Even for people who have years of experience in training dogs,
the giant schnauzer can still pose a big challenge. With this breed,
you need to be able to stand on the thin line between enforcing the rules of the
house and not being forceful about it. A bit complicated isn't it.
Number eight, the Jack Russell terrier.
The first two dogs we mentioned are both big dogs. So for number eight,
we're going for a dog you might not even expect to be on this list,
the Jack Russell terrier.
Do not for a second get fooled by the size of the Jack Russell terrier.
This dog breed can be way more stubborn,
and even independent than some large dogs.
They seldom get along with other dogs and their independent nature makes them
very hard to train. They were initially bred for hunting,
which results in them having a very high prey drive. How high?
Let's just say high enough that the neighbor with the rabbit is bothered.
Because they are so difficult,
they will need a very firm and consistent trainer.
These little guys are so dominant that they're ready to pick a fight with a dog
or other animals that are clearly bigger than them.
So leave their size out of the discussion.
Jack Russell terriers are as dominant as they come. Number seven,
the Siberian Husky. With a prominent appearance and piercing eyes,
in number seven, we have the Siberian huskey.
Distracted by the appearance of this pooch a lot of amateur dog owners never
know how stubborn and dominant this dog breed can truly be.
The Siberian husky will try to push every boundary created by its owners.
And if left uncontrolled, can even take command of your home.
This is why they require a strong and confident owner who can show themselves as
the man in charge. Because at the slightest show of weakness or indulgence,
these dogs will take total control of the environment.
Once they get bored or out of control,
Siberian Huskies can become very destructive inside the house.
Most dog trainers believe that Siberian Huskies are one of the hardest dog
breeds to train. Bearing a close resemblance to their cousin, the wolf,
they also act quite like them. And so,
they will only listen to the pack leader.
So if you can not show yourself as a figure to be respected,
it may become very difficult to keep your Siberian Husky in check. Number six,
the shar pei.
A well socialized shar pei will be very devoted to their family.
They're described as loyal, independent, and calm.
If you decide to adopt a shar pei,
then you have to be sure that they start getting trained at a very early age.
If a shar pei isn't trained at a very early age,
you might have a problem on your hands. Here's why.
Naturally the Shar pei is suspicious of strangers and also doesn't get along too
easily with other dogs. So without proper training and socialization early on,
you might have a very stubborn and territorial dog on your hands. Even worse,
they're quite difficult to train. When training them, you have to be firm,
but not harsh. They are so dominant that if you begin to shout and scold them,
all you will have is a rebellious dog.
Number five, Dogo Argentino. In number five,
we have the Dogo Argentino.
Even the name of this dog sounds dominant enough to scare a person,
but it's more than just its name.
This dog breed has a reputation as one of the most aggressive breeds in the
world. It's so aggressive it's banned in the UK. However,
a well-trained and socialized Dogo Argentino will not attack without feeling
threatened. Still, they are big dogs with natural predator instincts.
So you might find them chasing smaller dogs, cats, and other pets.
They are an independent and stubborn breed that are extremely protective of
their owners and families. Unfortunately,
some dog owners take advantage of the strength of this breed and use them as
illegal fight dogs. We definitely don't want to get into that. Number four,
the American bulldog.
Everyone knows the American bulldog thanks to the tough time it gave Tom on
Jerry's behalf.
This dog breed is a stocky muscular dog with a lot of energy and
agility. Some well-trained American Bulldogs can jump as high as six feet,
which is incredible considering their size. However,
physicality isn't all this dog breed offers.
They're also intelligent dogs with a soft spot for family,
which is why they make amazing protective family dogs.
These dogs need a lot of exercise,
which is why they will not sit well with an inexperienced or inactive owner.
As you'd expect,
American Bulldogs are generally suspicious of strangers and will always be ready
to protect their family and territory. Yep,
they are very territorial dogs.
It would take a lot of patience and training and care,
but the American bulldog can make great family companions.
Due to their energetic needs,
these dogs are sometimes not allowed to be owned by people who live in
apartments. Number three, the Caucasian shepherd dog.
This large breed comes from the Caucasian mountains where they were bred to herd
livestock along shepherds.
These dogs are very territorial and they make the perfect watchdogs.
If you need a dog that will not hesitate to get into a fight for you,
the Caucasian shepherd is what you want.
If you're not yet convinced about how territorial these dogs can get, get this,
these dogs will not hesitate to attack a bear or a wolf if they feel like
they're encroaching into their territory. They know no fear. Unfortunately,
this fierceness and dominance makes it a little more difficult to train them.
Number two, Fox terrier.
This dog breed was primarily bred to be a fox flusher.
During fox hunts,
hunters would use the fox terriers to get foxes out of their hiding places.
They are very intelligent dogs with a lot of energy to expend.
If you do not have a very active lifestyle,
you might not be able to able to keep up with these dogs and they will quickly
become bored. They can be very impulsive,
which is why a novice owner might find this breed very challenging to take care
of.
They're so mischievous that they know exactly how to get you to do their bidding
without breaking a sweat. With these dogs, if you have no experience,
they'll conveniently run rings around you.
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when we upload a new video. Number one, the boerboel.
This is a very large dog that was bred for the sole purpose of guarding homes.
This dog tops the dominance list for a number of reasons. First,
they are said to be one of the most powerful dog breeds in the world.
Their muscular build alone would scare anyone if this dog is on guard before it
begins to show what it's physically capable of.
They are naturally suspicious of strangers and do not joke with their territory,
but don't be deceived by the rugged nature of these dogs.
They have a sweet side to them that is always willing and ready to please.
A well-trained boerboel will make the perfect family dog. Still,
as expected for a dominant dog,
it is required that the owners be experienced and confident enough to create the
boundaries for the dogs.
It is also important that the dogs are exposed to a lot of socialization at an
early age to help them tone down their aggressive nature.
And that guys is all for this video. This was a really exciting one to discuss.
If you have had any experience with any of these dogs,
we'd love you to share some of it in the comment section below.
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