Top 10 Most Destructive Dog Breeds
The UK section of SkyNews has an interesting feature on the top 10 most destructive dog breeds, according to a survey they ran among 3,000 dog owners. Large or small, there’s quite a variety of cute and clumsy culprits on the list. Take a look and let us know what you think.
The damage list, by the way, included soiled carpets, scratched floors and chewed door frames. Clothing and furniture were also the most common things that needed to be repaired or replaced by these pets.
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10. Basset Hound For some random reason, the survey doesn’t list the damage done by these guys. |
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9. Beagles The damage with Beagles? Another $700. |
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8. Boxer Damages to homes with Boxers were just over $700. |
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7. Dachsund Plan for damages totaling just over $780. |
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6. Bulldog Bulldog trouble could cost you close to $800. |
| 5. English Setter English Setters could put an $860+ hole in your pocket. |
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4. Whippet These sweet-looking pups apparently cause around $900 worth of damage in their lifetimes. |
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3. Mastiff Mastiffs were said to cause just over $1,000 worth of damage. |
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2. Chihuahua Tiny terrors? They cause more than $1,100 worth of damage to a home. |
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1. Great Dane Be prepared to spend nearly $1,300 to repair the damaged caused in the house by this large (and lovable!) pet. |
Thoughts? Have you found this list to hold true as a petsitter or dog walker?
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October 17th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I have a dachsund, and one time I shut him in the bathroom when I went to the store - he tore up all of the linoleum around the door within an hour! Last time I did that!
October 19th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
All breeds must be taught house rules as part of the family. With proper training destructive behavior can be redirected to a wanted behavior.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:03 am
pharrbetterpetcare, it’s a good idea to leave a toy like a Kong toy where the dog needs to work at getting a treat from the toy. This will keep your dog busy for a while. Your dog may also have separation anxiety. You may also need to get your dog some exercise to drain some energy and have him get rid of any urine or bawl movements before you leave.
October 21st, 2008 at 7:25 am
I’m shocked that labs didn’t make the list. Have you seen what a lab with separation anxiety can do to a sofa in an hour? I have. My golden did it too. Glad my current lab is crated when home alone. She does not behave when we are gone.
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:47 pm
I’m really shocked that labs and border collie’s didn’t make the list. Why doesn’t it say what kind of damage?
October 24th, 2008 at 9:48 am
I agreee with davenia7, labs are very destuctive, I just think she wanted some attention for all the clothes she tore up..lol
October 24th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Destructive dogs are bored dogs. People need to see what breed of dog works with their lifestyle.
October 28th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
I have a rottie/chow mix..I went up stairs and heard a noise came down stairs to find my sofa and loveseat both were torn down to the wood frame..it was just a matter of me walking up the stairs to my bedroom and back down..He was of course only..about 12-15 weeks at the time and overheard me say I would like new living room furniture..I told him I didn’t mean right this second..he used to stand on the kitchen table at night and sleep there..at the bottom of the table chairs..other than that he outgrew it..and is the best pup in the world he is now 6 years old..wouldn’t trade him for a million dollars…
February 3rd, 2009 at 7:46 pm
I wanted a Golden Retriever puppy in My whole Life. I having a golden retriever puppy soon. I can’t wait to have my first puppy!!!!
February 5th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Anonymous; Congratulations!! Golden Retriever’s are Great Dogs!! Just remember, Puppy’s need Love, Patience, Understanding, Training, Companionship, Toys, Training Treats etc……….Let the Puppy sniff around his/her new home, and start with the Potty Training, by the back door, kitchen area etc………..Please have Patience and alot of Love!!! All Dogs are Great, if they are Loved Unconditionally as they Love their Friend’s!!! Goodluck!! Enjoy Your New Puppy, Your Friend for Life, Unconditionally!!
February 19th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
i have a chihuaha and he is almost 5 yrs old and i have been very lucky he has only chewed up a 5 cent toy once other than that i have never had a problem with him
April 23rd, 2009 at 5:50 pm
huh you should try living with cats lol
May 8th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Separation anxiety happens to all decent size dogs as well as most small ones. my dogs ripped a book to shreds, luckily it wasn’t a book I am reading anymore.
July 24th, 2009 at 5:51 am
all dogs are great if they are not abused or improperly treated or negligently trained.All pet owners should know how to handle their pets. owners are responsible for their animals. so,stop blaming your dogs and love them!
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