A well-built Doberman can stop our heartbeats in certain situations, so he doesn't have to be aggressive, just his stature is enough. But interestingly, the experiment shows that a smaller dog can be more aggressive.
“Dogs weighing less than 9 kilograms are generally more reactive. Small size can make dogs more fearful, so they may attack in self-defense. Small breeds They are more likely to respond defensively because they are more afraid.
In addition, the reaction of small dogs can also be a result of the behavior of their owners. “Owners of small dogs tend to take care of them. They think of them and treat them like helpless children,” the expert continued. Therefore, they may not be properly socialized.
However, body size is not the only trait associated with aggression in small dogs. According to a 2013 study published in the journal PLOS One, short body length itself may be linked to undesirable traits in some breeds. Short-legged dog breeds are more likely to be afraid of unfamiliar dogs and show aggression toward their owners more often. It is not yet clear why this is.
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