Many people naturally assume that large dogs are aggressive or mean. Someone may be scared around a Rottweiler or a Pit Bull, for example, thinking that there is a higher chance that they will be bitten than if you were around a smaller breed like a Chihuahua or a Boston Terrier.
Studies have found, however, that aggression levels are actually higher in smaller dogs. Large breeds are more likely to be docile or kind. Small breeds are more likely to exhibit aggressive behavior, like barking, snarling and even biting. So why is it that people tend to assume larger dogs are more aggressive when the opposite is actually true in general?
They can cause serious injuries
Because larger breeds are taller, stronger and generally more powerful, they can cause much more serious injuries. They have far greater chances of causing fatal injuries than small dogs do.
For example, when you look at fatal dog bites in any given calendar year, Pit Bulls are going to rank at the top. They are involved in the most deadly attacks.
This does not mean that Pit Bulls are necessarily more aggressive in nature. They may bite people far less often than a Chihuahua, but the Pit Bull’s size and strength mean that it can inflict much greater harm. In this sense, they are more dangerous, even though they are less likely to bite in the first place.
Compensation after a dog bite
Have you been bitten by any breed of dog, leading to medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, disfigurement and other such issues? If so, you may deserve financial compensation from the dog’s owner or other party responsible for the dog.