None of these dogs are outright aggressive, but most are for hunting or fighting, which leaves them with natural traits that resemble aggression. These hunting and sporting traits cause the dog to have plenty of energy and require plenty of exercise and stimulation. These dogs also expect to take orders and follow a strong leader. Most of these dogs will not respect a weak or inexperienced leader and will instead become their own boss, which leads to stubborn behavior as well as chewing, barking, biting, etcetera.
1. Afghan Hound
The Afghan hound is one of the oldest dog breeds on the planet. It’s a longhaired dog with a regal appearance initially bred to withstand the cold mountains of Afghanistan. These dogs tend to be aloof and stay away from strangers. They also have a habit of attacking small prey.
2. Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan malamute has an appearance similar to a Siberian Husky, but the two breeds are not related. These large sled dogs will not respect weak leaders, but they do like to be around people, which makes them unsuitable for use as guard dogs.
3. Basenji
The Basenji is a reserved dog that tends to attach to a single person. They will guard this one companion with their life, but they will remain aloof around strangers and are unlikely to get along with any other animals.
4. Bloodhound
Bloodhounds are a very old breed of large dogs bred for their superior tracking ability. Its physical traits allow it to track a person or animal for several days. Their dedication to their work can cause them to spend many hours on the hunt, and they can become frustrated if they lose a scent. The work ethic can cause them to be distant from family members, and their stubbornness can be challenging for new owners.
5. Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a large breed of dogs belonging to the retriever family. This American dog retrieves waterfowl and is a perfect hunting companion. These dogs love water and have a wavy coat. These dogs are happy and playful, but their desire to hunt will prevent them from spending much time with the family. These dogs will also continuously chase and attack small animals.
6. Chow Chow
The downside to having a Chow Chow as a pet is that they can become fiercely protective of their ower, often becoming overly aggressive. Aggression is one of these dogs’ natural traits, and an owner needs to be extremely vigilant while training.
7. Chinese Shar-Pei
These dogs are usually employed as watchdogs and are extremely suspicious of strangers and fiercely loyal to their owners.
8. Saluki
The Saluki is a tall, slender dog that resembles an Afghan hound, but this breed is a sighthound, which means that it primarily uses its eyes instead of its nose for hunting. The Saluki is a fast dog and can beat a greyhound over long distances. It’s very shy around strangers and can be challenging to train.
9. Scottish Terrier
This breed is extremely territorial and aggressive. They are known for barking continuously, and they make excellent watchdogs. They are often standoffish around strangers and small children, and their barking can become bothersome to many people.
10. Shih-Tzu
These dogs were once highly prized among Chinese royalty and bred strictly for companionship. Shih-Tzu can be a great pet, but they are temperamental and extremely stubborn. Shih-Tzus are much like cats, in that, they do whatever they want, whenever they want.
