How Dangerous Are Small Dog Breeds?
You shouldn’t get fooled into believing that only big dogs like German Shepherds and Rottweilers can cause bite injuries. As a matter of fact, large and aggressive dogs can, in fact, cause you serious injuries, sometimes even death, mostly due to their strength and size.
Only recently, we had a case in southern California, where a poor 63-year-old woman was simply mauled by four loose pit bulls as she was out jogging. But we also had cases in the news on much smaller dogs that end up terrorizing entire communities, like large packs of Chihuahuas that have been allegedly roaming the streets of Phoenix, Arizona.
Moreover, the small dogs run in packs of 8 to 15 according to some residents, and they are making parents afraid to let their children walk to school or even play outside alone. The truth of the matter is that any size dog has the true potential to become aggressive and could ultimately cause injuries.
These small dog breeds are seen as especially prone to bad behavior, including aggression and biting. If, by chance, you encounter any of these 6 breeds, make sure you’re careful not to provoke the dog in any way. Just go about your day and know that if the dog bites you through no fault of your own, you could easily hold the owner or handler legally responsible for any injuries.
