11. Inu Akita

The mountainous areas of northern Japan are where the enormous Akita dog breed first appeared. The Akita Inu may initially appear calm and restrained, yet a large, bulky dog lies beneath the enormous coat and coiled tail. The Akita Inu is friendly and affectionate with their favorite people, but not so much with strangers or other animals. In fact, if they are not properly socialized or trained to be with people outside of their normal social environment, the Akita Inu can turn dangerous. Extensive training can help reduce some risks, including those that many of the breeds on this list must deal with.