are mixed breed dogs dangerous?
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Thus far the data suggests that mixed-breed dogs can inherit many of the problems associated with each of the breeds that goes into their makeup. So the general consensus seems to be that mixed-breed dogs are no more or less likely to have health issues than their purebred counterparts.
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If anything goes wrong in the breeding, socializing, training, handling, or management of this breed, it is capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals. The strong temperament. Dogues de Bordeaux have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train.
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English Bull terriers are incredibly strong dogs, and very stubborn, which can make them particularly dangerous if they do decide to attack. They also are insensitive to pain, and fighting is literally in their genes.
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A mixed-breed animal is defined as having undocumented or unknown parentage, while a crossbreed generally has known, usually purebred parents of two distinct breeds or varieties.
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['Wolf hybrid. ... ', 'Caucasian Shepherd. ... ', 'Doberman. ... ', 'German Shepherd. ... ', 'Fila Brasileiro. ... ', 'Perro de Presa Canario. ... ', 'Rottweiler. Rottweilers have a fearsome reputation. ... ', 'Pit Bull. The most dangerous dog breed in the world is the Pit Bull Terrier.']
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The Beagle Husky mix dogs are extremely friendly and have a low level of aggression. This mixed breed is often alert and active. It has a high level of intelligence as well. The Husky Beagle mix puppies are generally healthy.
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Often confused with the banned Pit Bull terrier breed, the Staffordshire Bull terrier is NOT banned in the UK, despite being labelled by some as 'dangerous'. The official Gov UK website advises owners that it is against the law for any dog to be 'dangerously out of control anywhere'.
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Dobermans are loving animals, yet they do have the physical ability to be dangerous if they need to be (they're large, strong, and have a powerful bite). But they're just great loyal protectors and are generally only dangerous to those threatening the ones they are close to.
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According to research by the ASPCA, the risk to your dog depends on its size, the amount of mulch ingested, and also the level of theobromine in the mulch. However, this can vary widely depending upon the brand. Puppies and small-breed dogs would be at greater risk.
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Overall, mixed breed dogs are smarter than purebred dogs. Mixed dogs scored 463 and purebred dogs scored 417.
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There are "light" or "heavy" breeds - with heavy meaning the sheep can be difficult for a dog to move, whereas some sheep are so light that they simply scatter in the presence of a predator.
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Any dog can be mellow or aggressive, depending on the situation they are in. However, the American Staffordshire terrier is widely listed as one of the most dangerous breeds of dog around, because it is quicker to anger and bite than most other breeds.
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German Shepherds can be dangerous dogs. They were bred for herding livestock and not as aggressive dogs. However, many GSDs do have aggressive tendencies that needs to be kept in check. But with the right nurturing, a German Shepherd can be a loving and protective pet.
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["They're ferocious.", "They're bad with kids.", "They can't be around other animals without attacking them.", "They're dangerous around elderly people who can't control them.", "They can't be trained to do anything but fight.", "They're just downright mean dogs.", "They can't be around other dogs because they'll attack them."]
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“There is not any breed of dog that is inherently more dangerous,” said Marcy Setter of the Pit Bull Rescue Center. “That's simply not true.” But critics say that pit bulls are inherently dangerous no matter how they're treated, because violence is in their DNA.
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Stafford are not 'dangerous dogs'. Like all dogs, if not correctly socialised and handled, they are capable of biting people and attacking other dogs. The term 'Staffie' has become a blanket term, rather like 'pit bull', which people use to describe a dog of a certain 'type'.
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Generally speaking, I think mixed breed dogs tend to be healthier and tougher and tend to live longer than many of the purebreds I see in practice. Mutts, in my experience, tend to have lower incidences of inherited disease, such as some cancers, back problems and hip dysplasia.