If you own a certain dog breed, you may be surprised at how tough it’ll be to get home owners insurance. Many home insurance companies frown on particular dog breeds and mixes. Why? Well, because they may be higher risk for biting others and causing injuries, so it’s easier for home insurance companies to stay clear of them altogether. Here is a shortlist of dog breeds that home insurance companies may see as a hazard:

1 – Pit bulls and Staffordshire terriers

2 – Doberman pinschers

3 – Rottweilers

4 – Chow chow

5 – Great Danes

6 – Akitas

7 – Alaskan malamutes

8 – German shepherds

9 – Wolf hybrids