Vet shares 2 dog breeds that are ‘most likely to bite you’

Not everyone researches their dog’s breed before bringing them home, which can sometimes result in unpleasant surprises.

This is exactly the warning issued by vet Amir Anwary to those who select a dog based on its looks rather than its personality and temperament.

Singling out just two breeds, he states that Chihuahuas and Chow Chows are most likely to leave a bite mark, adding: “No one ever suspects the cute, fluffy Chow Chow, but let me tell you, there isn’t a vet who doesn’t think twice before reaching their hand out to one.”

While some viewers concurred with his list, others argued that there are many more breeds that would bite if given the opportunity.

Responding to his post, one user commented: “Doodles! They are not always as sweet as you guys think they are.”

Another added: “Shibas, Akitas, Doodles and 21-year-old Chihuahuas.”

A third user said: “I’ve only ever met one good Chow Chow. He is owned by someone who researched the breed and spent hours – and still spends hours – training him.”

Meanwhile, another user stated: “I’ve never met a nice Chow Chow.”

And a final user commented: “Was expecting dachshunds, but yeah, chows too.”

It’s worth remembering that the video is purely Amir’s opinion, based on his own experiences as a vet. What’s more, different experts and owners have varying thoughts on the subject.

One thing is clear though – all dogs are capable of biting. Regardless of breed, size, age, or temperament, any dog can bite if it feels threatened, scared, startled, in pain, or if its boundaries are not respected.

Some dogs may be less likely to bite due to their temperament or training, but no dog is completely immune to biting under the right (or wrong) circumstances.

Prevention relies on understanding dog behaviour, respecting their boundaries, supervising interactions (especially with children), and ensuring proper training and socialisation.

Always do your research before getting a pet, as well as implementing training steps. After all, this plays an important role in keeping dogs, owners and members of the public safe.