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DogsBite logo   Over 150 dog breeds populate the US. Studies show that two breeds account for nearly 70% of bites that end in death and serious injury. We must regulate these breeds or risk the safety of our families and pets.
 
 

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DogsBite.org is a national dog bite victims group dedicated to reducing serious dog attacks by creating common sense laws. Through our work, we hope to protect both people and pets from future attacks.

Dog bite victims

Amaya Hess Paula Ybarra Scott Warren Daniel Decembre Alan Hill
Amaya Hess Paula Ybarra Scott Warren Daniel Decembre Alan Hill
Victims of serious dog attacks often suffer acute damage, which may require $250,000 to one million dollars in medical care. Reconstructive surgery, such as, skin grafting, tissue expansion and scar diminishment, requires multiple procedures over a period of time. In many instances, the dog owner pays little of this amount.

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Trends and statistics

DogsBite blog

Our popular blog tracks dog attacks and dog law trends from coast to coast. We also track world trends. Vicious dog attacks, primarly by pit bulls, are not unique to the U.S.

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Dog bite statistics

View reports from the CDC, medical journals and fatalities recorded by DogsBite.org.
 

Dangerous dogs and laws

Dangerous dogs

The pit bull is the most popular fighting breed in the world. Learn about pit bulls and why they don't let go.
 

Legislating dogs

More and more cities are legislating dangerous dogs. See examples of cities that are setting nationwide trends.
 

About us

DogsBite.org launched in October 2007. To our knowledge, we are the first and only resource of this kind. The "pit bull problem" is over 20-years old. In this time, at least 10 US State Supreme Courts have ruled that pit bulls pose a greater risk to communities and can be regulated accordingly. We are a national group because this is a national problem.

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recommended book:
On Behalf of Innocents: A True Story of a Mission, Faith, and a Promise Fulfilled
Following a life-threatening attack by vicious dogs, author Caress Garten reflects upon the power of individuals to change the law.
 
 
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