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  #1 Chance Strickland on 30 Mar 12

   

  After a female gives birth, the puppies are usually retained by the female. Sometimes a ouooy or two goes to the male's owner. If the female is not intended for breeding, it is recommended that she be spayed to avoid complications.
  
  What do you think is the most dangerous dog? A pit-bull, right? Nope, wrong. Surely then it must be a Rottweiler, a German-Shepherd, or maybe even a Chow-Chow. Again, nope, no-way, and incorrect. The correct answer is... a Dachshund. Yes, you read that correctly. Dachshunds are the most dangerous type of dogs. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania recently surveyed 6,000 dog owners and found that "one in five dachshunds have bitten or tried to bite strangers, and a similar number have attacked other dogs; one in 12 have snapped at their owners."
  
  So, surely the number 2 dog on the list must be a pit bull, right? Wrong! It appears that Napoleon Syndrome is real because the number 2 dog is a Chihuahua. Chihuahuas have similar statistics to dachshunds when it comes to biting strangers, their owners, or other dogs. Completing the top 3 list is the Jack Russell Terrier. So, why is that we assume pit bulls, Rottweilers, and Chow Chows are the most dangerous dogs?
  
  The answer is actually quite simple. It's because most clinical studies on this subject use medical data as the basis for their research. Since big dogs create bigger wounds they're reported more frequently and this causes the medical data to be skewed inaccurately toward big dogs. Truthfully, all breeds can be provoked to bite. Whether or not a dog actually bites is generally a result of how well it's been trained and treated. So, the question really is what dog breeds are genetically predisposed to aggressiveness? Here's a list, in no particular order, of the 15 most dangerous dogs.
  
  Remember, all dogs can be provoked and all dogs, given the proper training, can be well mannered animals. Whatever breed you decide to add to your family it is important to socialize your pet with other animals and people as soon as possible. Also, consistent routines, affirmation, and discipline will make your new dog a happy member of the family.
  
  We are not veterinarians, nor do we claim to be. This is just our experience and what works for us.
  
  Everyone has their moments of concern over their new German Shepherds' ears. The pup's ears will go up and down and up, crisscross, flip backwards, and sometimes up and down again. Don't worry about it. Enjoy it. Your puppy will never be cuter than this! Generally the larger the dog is going to be, the longer it takes for the ears to come up. Large males are usually the slowest. When the puppy is cutting his larger teeth the cartilage drains down and the ears fall. After they are done teething and adult teeth are in (around 7 months of age) the ears should come back up.
  
   
  
  The German Shepherd breed was developed by breeding herding dogs with erect, partially erect, and dropeared dogs. Erect ears were preferred and was written into the breed standard, however, you cannot change the foundation of the breed. History of German Shepherds, History of German Shepherds, History of German Shepherds

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After a female gives birth, the puppies are usually retained by the female. Sometimes a ouooy or two goes to the male's owner. If the female is not intended for breeding, it is recommended that she be spayed to avoid complications.<br /> <br />What do you think is the most dangerous dog? A pit-bull, right? Nope, wrong. Surely then it must be a Rottweiler, a German-Shepherd, or maybe even a Chow-Chow. Again, nope, no-way, and incorrect. The correct answer is... a Dachshund. Yes, you read that correctly. Dachshunds are the most dangerous type of dogs. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania recently surveyed 6,000 dog owners and found that "one in five dachshunds have bitten or tried to bite strangers, and a similar number have attacked other dogs; one in 12 have snapped at their owners." <br /><br />So, surely the number 2 dog on the list must be a pit bull, right? Wrong! It appears that Napoleon Syndrome is real because the number 2 dog is a Chihuahua. Chihuahuas have similar statistics to dachshunds when it comes to biting strangers, their owners, or other dogs. Completing the top 3 list is the Jack Russell Terrier. So, why is that we assume pit bulls, Rottweilers, and Chow Chows are the most dangerous dogs?<br /><br />The answer is actually quite simple. It's because most clinical studies on this subject use medical data as the basis for their research. Since big dogs create bigger wounds they're reported more frequently and this causes the medical data to be skewed inaccurately toward big dogs. Truthfully, all breeds can be provoked to bite. Whether or not a dog actually bites is generally a result of how well it's been trained and treated. So, the question really is what dog breeds are genetically predisposed to aggressiveness? Here's a list, in no particular order, of the 15 most dangerous dogs.<br /><br />Remember, all dogs can be provoked and all dogs, given the proper training, can be well mannered animals. Whatever breed you decide to add to your family it is important to socialize your pet with other animals and people as soon as possible. Also, consistent routines, affirmation, and discipline will make your new dog a happy member of the family.<br /> <br />We are not veterinarians, nor do we claim to be. This is just our experience and what works for us.<br /><br />Everyone has their moments of concern over their new German Shepherds' ears. The pup's ears will go up and down and up, crisscross, flip backwards, and sometimes up and down again. Don't worry about it. Enjoy it. Your puppy will never be cuter than this! Generally the larger the dog is going to be, the longer it takes for the ears to come up. Large males are usually the slowest. When the puppy is cutting his larger teeth the cartilage drains down and the ears fall. After they are done teething and adult teeth are in (around 7 months of age) the ears should come back up.<br /><br /> <br /><br />The German Shepherd breed was developed by breeding herding dogs with erect, partially erect, and dropeared dogs. Erect ears were preferred and was written into the breed standard, however, you cannot change the foundation of the breed. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.incompany.com/blog.php?user=chancestrick1025&blogentry_id=425734">History of German Shepherds</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://en.netlog.com/otiol4912/blog/blogid=7965944">History of German Shepherds</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://events.otiol4912.podomatic.com/entry/2012-03-30T06_41_37-07_00">History of German Shepherds</a></div>

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