[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/blog\/dog-bite-statistics-breed\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/blog\/dog-bite-statistics-breed\/","headline":"Dog Bite Statistics by Breed","name":"Dog Bite Statistics by Breed","description":"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over\u00a04.5 million people suffer dog bites each year, sending an estimated 800,000 people each year must seek medical attention after a bite. On average, about 43 people are killed each year... 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Gottlieb, Injury Law Attorney","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/sgl_logo-dark.png","url":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/sgl_logo-dark.png","width":304,"height":91}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/487078609-212x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/487078609-212x300.jpg","height":300,"width":212},"url":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/blog\/dog-bite-statistics-breed\/","about":["Dog Bite Articles"],"wordCount":591,"keywords":["binghamton dog attack lawyer","dog bite attorneys in binghamton ny","dog bite lawyers in binghamton ny"],"articleBody":"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over\u00a04.5 million people suffer dog bites each year, sending an estimated 800,000 people each year must seek medical attention after a bite. On average, about 43 people are killed each year by dog bites.Children are most at risk. In fact 29.4% of fatal dog attacks involved a victim between the ages of one and four.Although many owners of dangerous dogs will never admit it, there are some dog breeds that are more likely to bite than others and consistently show a propensity to attack strangers and even turn on their owners. Of course, even the most innately friendly dog may bite when provoked or abused.Here is a list of dogs that are most likely to attack.Dog Attack FatalitiesThe table below shows the top breeds of dogs involved in fatal attacks on human (2005-2017)Pit bull breed:284 deaths, 65.6%Rottweiler:45 deaths, 10.4%German shepherd:20 deaths, 4.6%Mixed-breed:17 deaths, 3.9%American bulldog:15 deaths, 3.5%Mastiff\/Bullmastiff:14 deaths, 3.2%Husky:13 deaths, 3.0%Unknown\/unreleased:11 deaths, 2.5% Over this same time period, thousands more people suffered nonfatal dog bites at a similar rate from these same breeds. Such dog bite injuries can be common.Why Are Pit Bulls So Dangerous?While some might argue that pit bulls attack so often because owners train them to do so, this is not completely accurate.Selective BreedingCenturies ago, selective breeding enabled pit bulls to become adept at bull baiting and more recently, dog fighting.Pit bulls have been selectively bred in a manner to ensure they would have particular traits that would fit these purposes, such as aggressiveness. Even without being trained to attack, pit bulls have an innate propensity toward fighting.Additionally, through selective breeding, pit bulls have developed a particularly strong jaw. Their strong jaws allow them to bite, hold on, and shake their victims.\u00a0 The result is that when a pit bull does attack it tends to be particularly vicious and catastrophic.Trained to ProtectMany pit bulls are also trained to attack intruders. Dog owners often select breeds that are known to be aggressive because they want the dogs for protection. Many such dogs end up attacking people who pose no threat to either the dog or the owner.Unpredictable BehaviorFurthermore, pit bull behavior can sometimes be unpredictable. Most pit bull attacks involve the dog attacking its owner, or someone else familiar to the dog.Pit Bull-related LegislationBecause of the rash of pit bull attacks over the past several years, all 50 states have some sort of statute designed to reduce the number of pit bull attacks.For example, dog fighting is a felony all 50 states. There is also a federal statute that outlaws dog fighting.Over\u00a0700 cities have regulations that in some way regulate pit bulls.\u00a0 Many towns altogether ban them. Others have mandatory sterilization rules for pit bulls. Some have declared them to be \u201cdangerous\u201d or \u201cpotentially dangerous.\u201dDangerous Breeds and Homeowner\u2019s InsuranceAnother indicator of just how dangerous certain dog breeds are is whether insurers will include them on a homeowner\u2019s or renter\u2019s policy. Breeds that many\u00a0insurers will not insure include:Doberman PinscherPit bullRottweilerDog Owner LiabilityWhen a pit bull or any dog you own injures or kills someone, you may be financially liable. This is the case regardless of whether or not you have insurance that covers the dog. In some cases, you may even face criminal charges. Our reputable dog bite attorneys have the expertise to guide you through the process and secure a favorable outcome."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Dog Bite Statistics by Breed","item":"https:\/\/www.scottgottlieblaw.com\/blog\/dog-bite-statistics-breed\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]