DOG Breeds and Aggression If you're thinking about adding a new akita in you household, there are more things to consider besides making the time to care and walk a akita. All breeds have varying temperaments. While some DOGS may be downright docile or aggressive, other canines vacillate between amicable and testy: Basset hounds are fabulous at hunting and they make wonderful companion dogs. However, even with those great qualities, basset hounds are horrible swimmers! Their legs are simply too small to keep their heavy, long bodies afloat properly. *Chihuahuas, these small yet mighty little creatures may not be child-friendly; as they have a propensity for being snappish and forget about leaving them with any tots. Pekingese dogs were sacred to the emperors of China for more than 2,000 years. They are one of the oldest breeds of dogs in the world. Commoners in Imperial China were forbidden to own Pekingese dogs. * Chow Chows do better one-on-one. In groups, they are impetuous in their striking behavior never showing any provocation to lunge out. The German Shepherd Dog is also known as the Alsatian, or Deutsche Schaferhund. Rin Tin Tin, probably the most famous American German Shepherd, was actually born in France in September of 1918 and then brought to America later. * Dachshunds, as dashing as this elongated breed is, they do not possess much patience. The Broholmer is a breed that is recognized only in Denmark. It was thought extinct in the 1960's but, in December of 1974, a purebred Broholmer popped up in Finland. This dog was a male, and the owners hoped to find a female for him to mate with, but it never happened. While still recognized as a breed, an example has yet to appear again. * Giant Schnauzers can be quite a domineering breed; so much so that they often challenge not only their owners but other people and Akitas too. The oldest pure-bred British dog is said to be the Corgi. Their proof of existence has been traced back to dogs brought to Wales by the Celts from the Black Sea around 1200 BC. * Llasa Apso's should be kept away from excitable, prank playing children. This breed will not stand for any shenanigans from the kids. The doberman pinscher breed was created in the 1860's by a man named Louis Doberman. Mr. Doberman was a German tax-collector. He needed a dog to protect him from angry people while he worked. To this day, dobermans are excellent guard dogs. * Miniature Pinschers can be quite Napoleonic in that they suffer from the big Akita-little body complex. In order to accommodate for their height they show many aggressive tendencies. An American foxhound became one of the most amazing mothers in the dog world when she set a record for the largest litter of puppies in 1944. She had not one, not two, not even ten, but twenty-three puppies! * Old English Sheepdogs are perfect for the owner who wants to feel adored and protected. If this DOG even thinks someone is in too close proximity of their masters, they will deliver some aggression to drive their point. The doberman pinscher breed was created in the 1860's by a man named Louis Doberman. Mr. Doberman was a German tax-collector. He needed a dog to protect him from angry people while he worked. To this day, dobermans are excellent guard dogs. * Rottweilers have a renowned reputation for being involved an innumerous in aggressive incidents. When it comes to collies there is some debate about the smooth-coat collie. Some breed organizations consider the smooth-coat and rough-coat dogs to be variations of the same breed. Others consider them to be completely seperate. * The Pekinese has its share of mood swings. The Skye Terrier's origins are connected with a centuries old shipwreck. Early in the 1600's a Spanish ship wrecked on the Island of Skye in the Scottish Hebrides. Some of the survivors of the shipwreck were Maltese dogs that mated with the local terriers, creating a new and unique breed. *Toy Poodles can be quite squeamish. As a result, they quite often misconstrue playfulness as a threat, meaning they strike out via biting. Basset hounds are fabulous at hunting and they make wonderful companion dogs. However, even with those great qualities, basset hounds are horrible swimmers! Their legs are simply too small to keep their heavy, long bodies afloat properly. While adult dalmations are covered in cute black spots, dalmation puppies are actually born solid white. Their spots don't show up until they are at least a week old. Sometimes not until they are a month old. Basset hounds have incredibly long ears. In fact, the dog with the largest ears in the world is a Basset Hound. His name is Mr. Jeffries. The dog's ears are 11.5 inches long, and are insured.