How Hard Dogs Bite 2023: Here are the 11 breeds of adorable dog with the most powerful bites - including the mighty Bulldog 🐶
David Hepburn
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Some breeds of dog have far stronger bites than others. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
If you’ve been thinking about getting a new dog then you’re not alone – Kennel Club figures show that the number of people looking for puppies surged by around eight per cent since the start of the global pandemic.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest four-legged addition – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
The Dogue de Bordeaux has a fearsome bite strength of 556 psi - although this breed is notoriously so lazy they are unlikely to often use it. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Different breeds of dog also tend to have very different physical attributes and strengths, including how strong their bite is – a measure that has been studied by scientists.
Of course, this dosn’t necessarily mean that these breeds will be more likely to bite – and individual dogs will vary greatly in strength – just that you need to be extra-careful to train these dogs properly as they have the potential to cause serious harm.
So, here are the breeds that research has shown to have the strongest bites, in pressure per square inch (psi). For reference the average human’s bite is around 162 psi.
For the purposes of this article we are only using breeds recognised by the UK Kennel Club, meaning such breeds as the Cane Corso (700 psi), Dogo Canario (540 psi) and Dogo Argentino (500 psi) are not included.
The Mastiff's impressive 552 psi bite has been used to great effect over the years in everything from guarding villages to hunting wolves. Now they are more often gentle giants used as family dogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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The Kangal has the strongest bite of any breed of dog - a hefty 743 psi. This makes them particularly good at guarding livestock from predators in their native Turkey, but the breed is also known to be a great family dog if properly trained, getting on particularly well with children. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Another gentle giant, the Leonberger is most likely to use its 399 psi bite to chew sticks, toys - and maybe its owners shoes. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Rottweiler's jaws are capable of delivering a bite of up to 328 psi. They are generally a calm and gentle breed, but are best suited to more experienced owners. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Famously one one of the top dogs for police forces and armies, the German Shepherd can apply a bite of 238 psi if required to during service. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Don't let the Boxer's relatively strong bite of 230 psi make you think they aren't a good family dog - they are great with humans of all ages, although can get aggressive around other animals. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Dobermann has a bite force for this dog is 229 psi and makes a great watch dog - although they are a breed best avoided by families with young children. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Chow Chow may not have a bite as powerful as the lions they resemble, but at 220 psi they are still one of the strongest in the canine world. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Bulldog may have a bite force of 210 psi, but their friendly and loveable nature means that they have little in the way of aggression. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Also known as the Belgian Shepherd, the Malinois only has a slightly weaker strength bite than it's better known German cousin - 195 psi. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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