Some dogs love to run others like to retrieve and some can't stop themselves from chasing anything that moves. Those pups most likely have a high prey Drive dogs with a high prey Drive have strong instincts to hunt.
They tend to go after moving objects whether they're Birds critters or leaves blowing in the wind. These dogs are energetic and intelligent but they can be a handful if they don't have a productive way to expel all that energy. Here we have listed "Top 10 Dog Breeds That Are Really Predators".
English Springer Spaniel Dog :
Don't expect your English Springer Spaniel to be a good guard dog. They bark at noises when strangers come around but quickly settle down and want to be pet. But some English Springer Spaniel believe this high prey Drive makes if the original and the best dog for honey. Bread to flush out quarry the instinct is still high to rush forward and scare small animals from their hiding places (1).
Siberian Husky Dog :
While they enjoy howling Siberian Husky's rarely bark and they will not alert bark if someone comes into your property. This makes them an unsuitable watchdog but Huskies high prey Drive means they like to chase and capture small animals such as chickens, twirls and sometimes house cats. While Husky's can live in harmony with other small pets make sure they meet before putting them under the same roof just to be safe (2).
Bull Terrier Dog :
Ownership of Bull Terriers is restricted or banned in some cities states and provinces, allegedly bred for pit fighting in the 19th century. The bull terrier has mellowed considerably over the past couple of centuries today a lovable companion dog to their humans. There's still a streak of fierceness where small animals are concerned, these unique egg heads are exuberant muscular companions who thrive on affection and exercise (3).
Mexican Hairless Dog :
Unlike dogs who are created by crossing or mixing two or more breeds. The shalom is considered to be a natural breed probably the result of spontaneous genetic mutation for centuries the breed was molded by natural selection not by human manipulation. This breed has been known also as the little doctor for the heat they emit comforting those needing warmth. This snuggle (Mexican Hairless) is content to cuddle until a small creature like a squirrel comes into view, then the show though eats quit Late Show Low will abandon the quiet time to go on the hunt (4).
Irish Wolfhound Dog :
One of the tallest of all the breeds the Irish Wolfhound fancies itself a lap dog. This calm breed enjoys the company of their human and is content to amble at a quiet unobtrusive pace with early socialization and training. He'll be gracious toward other dogs and forbearing of indoor cats but he'll view outdoor cats and other animals as fair game (5).
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Airedale Terrier Dog :
Being a high-energy working dog, the Airedale Terrier needs daily exercise they're the largest dogs in the terrier group. Like all Terriers Airedales have a natural inclination for digging usually in the middle of a beautiful flower garden. They were bred to track and trap otters hence their high prey Drive. Today this majestic looking dog still enjoys digging and flushing out prairie dogs squirrels and rabbits (6).
Greyhound Dog :
The Greyhound has a long and illustrious history spanning back almost a thousand years. Most of society today equates this breed with the racetrack. Greyhounds are incredibly laid-back and prefer to lie in front of a cozy fire rather than do anything else, unless a furry animal scurries across their line of vision. then you'll see just how fast their high prey Drive can make Greyhound run (7).
Pharaoh Hound Dog :
The Pharaoh Hound originated around 3000 BC in the Mediterranean. They were used to hunt and chase small game today they are laid-back dogs and content to hang with their humans. Still he's got a strong prey Drive and will chase other animals for miles, backyard fences should be too high to jump or climb that can do well in homes with other canines. But smaller dogs may trigger their prey Drive and some feral hounds are aggressive towards dogs of the same (8).
Saluki Dog :
The Saluki is a beautiful and aloof breed that can run up to 40 miles per hour those speeds work well 200 years ago. When Salukis were expected to chase down gazelles today the modern Saluki enjoys a quieter life chasing squirrels and rabbits. They should not resign in homes that have small pets even with the best training. A Saluki will view a small pet as prey and they will try to hunt them (9).
Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog :
Originally bred to hunt lions and big-game in Africa Rhodesian Ridgebacks have an intense desire to hunt and trap. Occasionally the scent may lead them to some of the neighborhood cats if a Rhodesian Ridgeback is raised with other pets he'll be accepting of them. However he can still be aggressive towards strange animals outside the family even if he's well socialized and trained. Males can be aggressive towards other males especially if they're not neutered these pups also make great guard dogs (10).
