The Japanese Akita doesn't have the bad reputation that the tosa does, but it does share a powerful bite. Despite being much smaller and having a muzzle that covers less surface area, the Akita has developed a jaw that works like scissors.
It's theorized that the Dogue de Bordeaux may be descended from the Tibetan Mastiff, but this big and gentle giant can at least be traced back to 14th-century France.
A wolf can apply 1,500 pounds per square inch with its powerful jaws, and that mostly comes down to some very basic facts. A wolf's jaw has a surface area roughly 10 to 15% larger than a dog's, and they possess larger and sharper teeth as well.
Though it's sometimes called the Japanese mastiff, this breed of dog comes from a diverse lineage of breeds including Saint Bernards, Great Danes, and German Shepherds. It's also often referred to as the Japanese fighting dog
A rottweiler can keep growing beyond the age of three years old, but their incredible bite strength is especially influenced by their enormous heads. And while their bite strength is powerful, several dangerous myths have been perpetuated about the breed.
Despite having a close lineage- and sharing parental duties with the younger bullmastiff breed - there are quite a few characteristics that separate the English mastiff from its French counterpart.
The myth of a dog being able to lock its jaw shut persists in conversations about the rottweiler, but it's also dogged the bulldog. Despite that, the short but muscular jaw of the bulldog does allow it to leverage as much force as possible.
With a staggering bite force of almost 300 PSI, the German Shepherd breed is often used for law enforcement and military protection. They may have a powerful bite force, but they are generally good family pets as well due to their loyal and obedient demeanor.