A dog behaviorist has revealed the three dog breeds he believes are dangerous or too difficult to raise for families with children.
Adopt a dog to enlarge the family or offer a faithful companion to their child, many parents have already been tempted by the idea. However, this must be a well-considered choice, especially with regard to dog breed. So yes, more than one can look cute in a picture, video or when visiting an animal shelter, but daily, some dogs are incompatible with family life and can even be dangerous to children. According to dog training specialist Will Atherton, three dog breeds especially should not live in a family with children.
1 – The Belgian Malinois
On his Tiktok @iamwillatherton account, the dog training specialist does not recommend dogs breed belgian shepherd malinois. This type of dog is distinguished from others by its powerful physique, its fawn-colored coat and its black-colored extremities. He is known to be a good guard and defense dog. But for Will Atherton, of course “They are capable of performing feats with obedience and training, but that doesn’t mean they are suitable for families. They can bite children, hurt them, and most importantly, they don’t have switches, they are energetic all the time.“
2 – The Caucasian shepherd
There Caucasian shepherd dog breed also not suitable for families with children, according to the expert, just like “any breed of giant dog used for livestock“. These dogs are recognizable among a thousand thanks to their impressive size, their voluminous head and their very thick fur. In the case of the Caucasian Shepherd, they can be particularly protective of families, “but they are much more likely to live outdoors or on a farm“, explains Will Atherton in his Tiktok video before adding: “If you try to get them to live in a house, they won’t have the patience or ability to live with children. And, this often leads to bites on children.”
3 – Dogo Argentino
THAT Dogo Argentino is a rather muscular dog, large in size, equipped with a powerful jaw and characterized by its white fur. According to the dog behaviorist’s expertise, “of all Mastiff breeds (a dog breed crossed with the Dogo Argentino, editor’s note)that’s who it is the most incompatible with children.”
Remember: If you decide to adopt a dog for your family, do not hesitate to seek advice from breeders or animal specialists to find out if the dog breed you have chosen can fit your lifestyle with your children.
