November 2022 PMID 36426126

Comparison of behavioural tendencies between "dangerous dogs" and other domestic dog breeds - Evolutionary context and practical implications.

Alexa Hammond, Thomas Rowland, Daniel S Mills, Małgorzata Pilot

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Several posts emphasize the scientific nature of the study, with comments like ‘it proves breed isn't linked to aggression,’ reflecting a tone of validation and discovery. The use of words like ‘serious’ and references to ‘new video’ and ‘scientific research’ contribute to an overall tone of earnest inquiry and education, highlighting a shift from instinctive beliefs towards evidence-based understanding.

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Most discussions agree with the article's main conclusion that breed is not a reliable predictor of aggressive behavior, citing scientific studies and emphasizing the importance of individual variation.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high curiosity and engagement, with several mentioning deep dives into the research, related videos, and discussions about evolutionary explanations, indicating active interest.

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Many digital discussions refer directly to the study's findings, question misconceptions, and include links or references, showing deep involvement with the material.

ImpactModerate impact

While the conversation notably influences perceptions around breed legislation, the emphasis on scientific evidence rather than stereotypes suggests a perceived moderate to high actual influence on attitudes and policies.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compares the behavioral tendencies of dangerous dog breeds with other domestic breeds, finding no significant difference in aggression-related traits between them.
  • Using two validated psychometric tools, the research shows that there is large variation in behavior within the same breed and that breed alone isn't a good predictor of aggressive tendencies.
  • The findings suggest that breed-specific legislation may not be an effective way to reduce dog aggression, since behavior is influenced by individual differences rather than breed characteristics.]

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NorthernDuke6
@NorthernDuke6 · X

@BullyWatchUK Their entire arguement for ‘breed alone isn’t a reliable predictor of aggressive behaviour’, is founded on a study that took and used online questionnaires. But what’s more bizarre, the study doesn’t even include those banned breeds on the UKs DDA. https://t.co/q7hc4Lyh84

Jun 6, 2024 · 18 likes · 2 shares · 156 followers View post →
BCM
@BakiCanMetin · X

@ibrhmkaayaa Saldırgan hayvan tanımında ırksal ayrım bilimsel değildir. Örneğin Golden ve Labrador'un ortalama agresyon sınır değeri Bull Terrier'den düşüktür. Bilimsel araştırmalar köpek saldırganlığının ırk değil sahibinden kaynaklı olduğunu söylüyor. https://t.co/dMF10ABQKO https://t.co/py4iswX3fT

Jan 6, 2025 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 165 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

E se vc ficou curioso e quiser entender em profundidade como a agressividade se expressa, seus custos e benefícios, vem conferir tudo neste vídeo: https://t.co/WL9xgjhS7J

May 28, 2025 · 11 likes · 33,169 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

Pessoal, não consegui fazer a thread hj, mas temos vídeo novo no canal, explorando sobre a agressividade nos animais e quando compensa e quando não ser agressivo

May 27, 2025 · 8 likes · 33,169 followers View post →
NorthernDuke6
@NorthernDuke6 · X

@RSPCA_official Your ‘breed alone isn’t a reliable predictor of aggressive behaviour’ quote, is based on an online survey, which doesn’t even include those currently on the DDA. https://t.co/q7hc4LyOXC This study was also cited by the DCC, in objection to the XL bully ban https://t.co/ghCKmE57w5 https://t.co/WCSLBKBBn0

Jul 15, 2024 · 8 likes · 1 share · 156 followers View post →
Evolutionary Applications
@EvolAppJournal · X

Comparison of behavioural tendencies between “dangerous dogs” and other domestic dog breeds. Evolutionary context and practical implications https://t.co/Mm9RvukZEO by Hammond et al Dog #breed is not a good predictor of #aggressiveness. #legislation #dog #evolution #behaviour https://t.co/MYuPNnLffO

Dec 16, 2022 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 2,009 followers View post →

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BCM
@BakiCanMetin · X

@ermanpacali Saldırgan hayvan tanımında ırksal ayrım bilimsel değildir. Örneğin Golden ve Labrador'un ortalama agresyon sınır değeri Bull Terrier'den düşüktür. Saldırganlık ırk değil hayvan sahibinden kaynaklıdır. https://t.co/dMF10ABiVg

Aug 5, 2025 · 2 likes · 165 followers View post →
Ms. Jackie
@pr0truth · X

@kaptainamusing @Mihaellawliet1 @grok @fact_patrol @issabot247 @LauraLoomer Comparison of behavioural tendencies between "dangerous dogs" and other domestic dog breeds - Evolutionary context and practical implications https://t.co/kNMyduQJ7u https://t.co/gyhjYauOvp

Aug 1, 2025 · 1 like · 4,421 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

E se vc ficou curioso e quiser entender em profundidade como a agressividade se expressa, seus custos e benefícios, vem conferir tudo neste vídeo: https://t.co/WL9xgjhS7J

May 28, 2025 · 11 likes · 33,169 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

Pessoal, não consegui fazer a thread hj, mas temos vídeo novo no canal, explorando sobre a agressividade nos animais e quando compensa e quando não ser agressivo

May 27, 2025 · 8 likes · 33,169 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@dhiordanlove.bsky.social · Bluesky

Neste vídeo iremos explorar as razões evolutivas por trás da agressividade! Iremos entender pq carnívoros são mais agressivos que herbívoros, no geral, além de entender pq animais que se alimentam de frutas tbm tendem a ser mais agressivos! youtu.be/tCOG3av5iYE?...

May 27, 2025 · 1 like View post →
BCM
@BakiCanMetin · X

@hhplatformu @AYMBASKANLIGI Saldırgan hayvan tanımında ırksal ayrım bilimsel değildir. Örneğin Golden ve Labrador'un ortalama agresyon sınır değeri Bull Terrier'den düşüktür. Saldırganlık ırk değil hayvan sahibinden kaynaklıdır. #aymyasayıiptalet @AYMBASKANLIGI https://t.co/dMF10ABQKO

Jan 13, 2025 · 2 likes · 165 followers View post →
Aynur Çeliksoy
@AynurCeliksoy · X

RT @BakiCanMetin: @ibrhmkaayaa Saldırgan hayvan tanımında ırksal ayrım bilimsel değildir. Örneğin Golden ve Labrador'un ortalama agresyon s…

Jan 7, 2025 · 3 shares · 165 followers View post →
Fatma Öztürk
@Fatmazt66294173 · X

RT @BakiCanMetin: @ibrhmkaayaa Saldırgan hayvan tanımında ırksal ayrım bilimsel değildir. Örneğin Golden ve Labrador'un ortalama agresyon s…

Jan 7, 2025 · 3 shares · 175 followers View post →
BCM
@BakiCanMetin · X

RT @BakiCanMetin: @ibrhmkaayaa Saldırgan hayvan tanımında ırksal ayrım bilimsel değildir. Örneğin Golden ve Labrador'un ortalama agresyon s…

Jan 6, 2025 · 3 shares · 165 followers View post →
BCM
@BakiCanMetin · X

@ibrhmkaayaa Saldırgan hayvan tanımında ırksal ayrım bilimsel değildir. Örneğin Golden ve Labrador'un ortalama agresyon sınır değeri Bull Terrier'den düşüktür. Bilimsel araştırmalar köpek saldırganlığının ırk değil sahibinden kaynaklı olduğunu söylüyor. https://t.co/dMF10ABQKO https://t.co/py4iswX3fT

Jan 6, 2025 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 165 followers View post →
J Jonah Jameson
@JJJLaughsAtYou · X

@Zereneilux @adamfrancisco_ Incorrect. https://t.co/f9r1Xq782o

Jan 5, 2025 · 103 followers View post →
Tim
@JuulTeam6ix · X

Link 2- A study that proves that aggressive behavior is not linked to dog breeds and that Breed Specific Legislation (like banning certain breeds from ownership) would be ineffective against preventing dog attacks. https://t.co/Ycd3BMfnfR

Nov 22, 2024 · 331 followers View post →
Tim
@JuulTeam6ix · X

@Profbacchus @hasbro79 @rahsh33m One picture is, each picture is a different dog breed lmao. “Pit bull” is only included because dumbass like you actually cannot tell the difference. Oh and here’s a scientific study that suggests breed has nothing to do with aggressive behavior https://t.co/Ycd3BMfnfR

Nov 22, 2024 · 331 followers View post →
Jonathan
@casulopodre · X

@HijikataSenpai @p_FreitasPinto @lucasapaulino Isso não é estatística, isso é um gráfico sem nenhuma fonte. Pitbull não é cão de proteção territorial. Não existe colocar pimenta na comida pra deixar o cão bravo. Isso é um estudo sério. https://t.co/T2WUeKnyWh

Nov 15, 2024 · 137 followers View post →
J Jonah Jameson
@JJJLaughsAtYou · X

@by_pets @UKR_DRO Doesn’t matter what I think about border collies, aggressive behavior does not differ significantly in pit bulls from other dogs. https://t.co/f9r1Xq6AcQ

Jul 27, 2024 · 103 followers View post →
TeddyMessy
@TedHectorMess · X

RT @CharlieGiggles6: @RSPCA_official Your ‘breed alone isn’t a reliable predictor of aggressive behaviour’ quote, is based on an online sur…

Jul 15, 2024 · 1 share · 943 followers View post →
NorthernDuke6
@NorthernDuke6 · X

@RSPCA_official Your ‘breed alone isn’t a reliable predictor of aggressive behaviour’ quote, is based on an online survey, which doesn’t even include those currently on the DDA. https://t.co/q7hc4LyOXC This study was also cited by the DCC, in objection to the XL bully ban https://t.co/ghCKmE57w5 https://t.co/WCSLBKBBn0

Jul 15, 2024 · 8 likes · 1 share · 156 followers View post →
J Jonah Jameson
@JJJLaughsAtYou · X

@_d0rk__ @renni49199 Oof, not sure how I can compete with this brilliant response. I guess I’ll try by linking a verified study that completely proves me right and makes you look like the dumbass you are. https://t.co/f9r1Xq6AcQ

Jul 15, 2024 · 103 followers View post →
TeddyMessy
@TedHectorMess · X

RT @CharlieGiggles6: @BullyWatchUK Their entire arguement for ‘breed alone isn’t a reliable predictor of aggressive behaviour’, is founded…

Jun 6, 2024 · 2 shares · 943 followers View post →
The Thinker
@wizdem001 · X

RT @CharlieGiggles6: @BullyWatchUK Their entire arguement for ‘breed alone isn’t a reliable predictor of aggressive behaviour’, is founded…

Jun 6, 2024 · 2 shares · 143 followers View post →
NorthernDuke6
@NorthernDuke6 · X

@BullyWatchUK Their entire arguement for ‘breed alone isn’t a reliable predictor of aggressive behaviour’, is founded on a study that took and used online questionnaires. But what’s more bizarre, the study doesn’t even include those banned breeds on the UKs DDA. https://t.co/q7hc4Lyh84

Jun 6, 2024 · 18 likes · 2 shares · 156 followers View post →
Zenzen
@FelixTheAilurus · X

@concettoincivil e Golden retriever. Oppure questo https://t.co/IE6PPiuVqP Non so, forse la stampa, come in altri casi, ha la tendenza ad essenzializzare cose rispetto al fenotipo degli individui non solo animali, non mi sembra una base per fare crociate senza senso solo per tenere un punto…

May 13, 2024 · 599 followers View post →
Sisi
@Sisi1181 · X

@ProtectOurPets2 Comparison of Behavioral Tendencies Between 'Dangerous Dogs" and Other Domestic Breeds https://t.co/kYU29cBRhO

Apr 11, 2024 · 1 like · 171 followers View post →
Luke Swanson
@Luke_Swanson_ · X

@2023TexasBowl @BearcatMta @KRC_Online "Taken together, our findings indicate that breed alone is not a reliable predictor of individual behavioural tendencies for the traits examined here." https://t.co/jrXoNX3qoP

Apr 1, 2024 · 1 like · 1,034 followers View post →
Vikki marland
@VikkiMarland · X

@HoundMerlin @JosieAn45650089 @Storm7691894241 @Ginds79 @MissLynnePicken @benno86222551 @WhatsUpbroyo @Esmith10000 @JohnMac46498238 And if you have the time this is a really very interesting study from 2022. It’s arisen from the university of Lincoln looking into DNA (reported in 2014) and aggression. The conclusions are very explanatory and offer good suggestions https://t.co/ljVZ88YReM https://t.co/9Q8kbEQOlY

Feb 15, 2024 · 672 followers View post →
LcoyoteS
@LcoyoteS · X

@glenappy @domdyer70 There is no evidence to support your perception. The breed of a dog is not a good predictor of its dangerousness. https://t.co/fgtAUOYhZI

Nov 26, 2023 · 1 like · 82 followers View post →
Zenzen
@FelixTheAilurus · X

@whatsgoingahn Tu non lo sai perché, ma fidati questa stupidaggine che hai scritto è perfettamente coerente con la tua misoginia. https://t.co/IE6PPiuVqP Purtroppo l'hanno scritta dei professori universitari, immagino non sarà di tuo gradimento, ma almeno sarà utile a chi legge le tue perle.

Sep 15, 2023 · 2 likes · 599 followers View post →
random.poisson
@random_poisson · X

@enrichissez @le_Parisien Une autre étude qui ne montre pas de différence significative d’agressivité entre les races classées et les autres : https://t.co/A6MR2CnC3A

Jul 19, 2023 · 1,698 followers View post →
OAngloManiaco2
@OangloManiaco2 · X

@lethargiclich @ZACHA44 @RAK1NO @otavi0XI Outra coisa que deu artigo não mostra é a "predisposição a violência do Pitbull" como tentam vender. Já esses outros aqui indicam outra coisa. Se estiver interessado nas fontes: https://t.co/KXifwqUlWg https://t.co/YAxKwy7Dcl https://t.co/cnbQq73Geu https://t.co/XTWINcnySo https://t.co/yD6gu5ocEq

Apr 12, 2023 · 1 like · 130 followers View post →
Layal Jamil Hussein
@ljhussei · X

Many argue that certain breeds have a natural deposition to exhibit aggressive behavior however recent scientific literature finds that differences between dog breeds, with respect to aggression, is not simply based on biology. #39canimals https://t.co/7iVlPcH22L

Mar 21, 2023 · 62 followers View post →
Henrietta Rose Locke
@Neuro_behaviour · X

RT @EvolAppJournal: Comparison of behavioural tendencies between “dangerous dogs” and other domestic dog breeds. Evolutionary context and p…

Dec 20, 2022 · 4 shares · 242 followers View post →
Tom Rowland
@ThomasRowland90 · X

RT @EvolAppJournal: Comparison of behavioural tendencies between “dangerous dogs” and other domestic dog breeds. Evolutionary context and p…

Dec 20, 2022 · 4 shares · 933 followers View post →
José Manuel Yáñez
@JoseYanezL · X

RT @EvolAppJournal: Comparison of behavioural tendencies between “dangerous dogs” and other domestic dog breeds. Evolutionary context and p…

Dec 16, 2022 · 4 shares · 959 followers View post →
Marko Prokic
@MarkoProkic5 · X

RT @EvolAppJournal: Comparison of behavioural tendencies between “dangerous dogs” and other domestic dog breeds. Evolutionary context and p…

Dec 16, 2022 · 4 shares · 277 followers View post →
Evolutionary Applications
@EvolAppJournal · X

Comparison of behavioural tendencies between “dangerous dogs” and other domestic dog breeds. Evolutionary context and practical implications https://t.co/Mm9RvukZEO by Hammond et al Dog #breed is not a good predictor of #aggressiveness. #legislation #dog #evolution #behaviour https://t.co/MYuPNnLffO

Dec 16, 2022 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 2,009 followers View post →
JGSC nature
@jgervet82 · X

Comparison of behavioural tendencies between “dangerous dogs” and other domestic dog breeds – Evolutionary context and practical implications https://t.co/SclXnshKoe https://t.co/LpQPM2cnMs

Nov 2, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 16 followers View post →