| The question: "What is the strongest breed of dog?" | | | | terriers. They were initially bread for hunting big |
| will most likely be answered with another question. In | | | | animals like cougar and boar. Sadly, they are now |
| the canine world the word "strongest" is a general | | | | known to be regulars of the dog fighting games. |
| and vague term. Strength in dogs is usually classified | | | | As a pet however, Dogos are known to be warm |
| in the following categories: | | | | and extremely loyal to their family. |
| - Pull | | | | Bull Mastiff |
| - Muscle Strength | | | | The breed originated from the cross of English |
| - Bite | | | | Mastiff and Old English Bulldog. Male Bull Mastiffs can |
| What's funny is, when random people are asked to | | | | be as tall as 2.5 ft, weighing anywhere in between |
| identify a breed for each of those three categories, | | | | 110 to 130 pounds. Their prominent muscles provide |
| they are more likely to provide different answers. | | | | them their heavy stature. |
| Why? Because their answers are also subjective not | | | | The first Bull Mastiffs initially helped authorities to |
| to mention their answer usually depends on their | | | | immobilize poachers. They are independent and can |
| personal experiences, hearsay and of course, | | | | be extra protective of their family and territory. |
| preference. Nevertheless, their responses would | | | | However, despite this seemingly aggressive behavior, |
| mostly center on the following breeds: | | | | more and more people are considering them as |
| - Staffordshire Bull Terrier | | | | house pets. They just need to be socialized at an |
| - Dogo Argentino/ Argentinian Mastiff | | | | early age to minimize their tendency to act on their |
| - Mastiff | | | | instinct. |
| - Rottweiler | | | | Rottweiler |
| - Japanese Tosa | | | | Rotts are herding dogs initially bred in Germany. Their |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier | | | | color and size can make them appear to be "scary" |
| The Staffordshire Bull Terrier usually tops one's list in | | | | for regular folks. But their strong musculature became |
| all categories. The first "Staffies" were bred in | | | | quite handy for farmers. They were used to pull |
| England to be used for bull baiting. They are mid - | | | | carts to carry produce to the market. |
| sized, short coated dogs with a relatively large head | | | | This strong working dog is also patient and loyal to |
| and a powerful jaw. Their bite is said to be so strong | | | | their owners. They are regarded to be good natured, |
| that it can be comparable to that of a crocodile. Their | | | | fond of children and are always happy to work. |
| bite earned them the bad reputation that they are | | | | Japanese Tosa |
| enduring today. | | | | The rare Tosa is of Japanese origin. This gaming |
| Several reports would say that they attack children, | | | | breed is perhaps recognized to be the strongest dog |
| people and fellow family pets randomly. However, | | | | in the world in terms of over - all strength. They are |
| owners, breeders and other experts alike maintain | | | | also coined to be "Sumo Dogs" because they are |
| that these dogs are only as good how you train | | | | made compete in dog fights that follow the rules of |
| them to be. If trained well, they have the potential | | | | a traditional Sumo wrestling match. |
| to be the most affectionate house pet one can ever | | | | Temperament is somewhat similar to that of |
| have. | | | | Rottweilers. They are extremely loyal, affectionate |
| Dogo Argentino/ Argentinian Mastiff | | | | and protective of children. However, they do not |
| The first Dogos were initially bred hunting big animals | | | | mingle well with other dogs unless if they were raised |
| like boar and cougar. They are mostly white, | | | | together. |
| sometimes speckled and are relatively bigger than bull | | | | |