It’s hard to imagine today’s family dogs being bred for life-or-death encounters, but some breeds were originally developed ...

Lions may reign as some of the fiercest and most lethal apex predators on Earth, but certain dog breeds possess the strength, courage, and fighting ability to hold their own in a one-on-one showdown.

Most people probably wouldn’t mistake the average dog for a lion. After all, dogs are canines and lions are felines, so the distinction is pretty clear, right? Nevertheless, some dog breeds that look ...