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DogsBite.org is a national dog bite victims' group dedicated to reducing serious dog attacks. We conduct research on the growing, but underreported, public safety issue of severe and fatal dog attacks inflicted by dangerous dog breeds. We champion the rights of victims through our research, education and advocacy. Learn more about us » | Make a donation today »
Dog bite victims
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Victims of severe dog attacks often suffer acute damage, which may require $250,000 to one million dollars in specialized medical care treatment. Reconstructive surgery, such as skin grafts, tissue expansion and scar diminishment, often requires multiple procedures over a period of years. Medical studies show that pit bulls are inflicting the majority of these damaging attacks.
In depth coverage
DogsBite.org contains hundreds of accounts of victims of serious and fatal dog attacks. We examine various aspects in great depth to show the multi-layered dangerous dog breed problem.
Fatal & nonfatal statistics
European Dog Bite Fatality Study (1995-2016); Deaths are Rising
Europe
Two European Studies Examine Dog-on-Dog Killing Aggression
Europe
Shelter dog attacks
Webinar: Shelter Dog Behavior Review with Sue Sternberg and Gia Savocchi
United States
Pit Bull Adopted After Aurora Repealed Breed Ban Inflicts Level 5 Facial Bite
Aurora, Colorado
Dog bite studies and statistics
DogsBite.org is a comprehensive resource containing the foremost studies and statistics regarding dog bite injuries, pit bull injuries, dog bite fatalities, dangerous dog breed ownership and more.
DogsBite blog
Our popular blog tracks serious and fatal dog attacks and dangerous dog law trends across the country. We also track world trends. Fatal dog maulings, mainly inflicted by pit bulls, occur on every continent.
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Dog bite statistics
View studies from medical researchers, public health agencies and a 13-year dog bite fatality report by DogsBite.org. Also, view a collection of quick statistics and our annual dog bite-related fatality statistics.
Dog bite statistics »
Dangerous dog breeds and legislation
These two sections of the website highlight the most dangerous dog breeds, pit bulls, rottweilers and fighting breed derivatives, and the types of breed-specific laws cities adopt to regulate them.
Dangerous dogs
Pit bull terriers were selectively bred for dogfighting. This is why pit bulls don't let go once they bite. Learn about other fighting breeds, pit bull owners, the false myths they spread and the danger of adopting a pit bull.
Dangerous dogs »
Legislating dogs
Many cities have adopted successful breed-specific laws. View model and noted breed safety laws, mandatory pit bull spaying and neutering laws, and breed-specific policies in military divisions for sample legislation.
Legislating dogs »
About us
DogsBite.org is a public education website about dangerous dog breeds, chiefly pit bulls. We are the primary 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to putting the safety of humans before dogs and the principal source of information on this topic that is not owned, controlled, or funded by dog breeders, dog advocacy, veterinarian or animal welfare groups. We do not receive government or corporate funding; we rely on donations from the public and our supporters -- people like you.
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special reports
- 2020 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from the 16-Year Data Set (2005-2020)
- 2020 Edition: 125 Behavior Terms for Shelter Dogs Decoded that Mask Aggression in Dogs
- Unmasking a Con: How a Pit Bull Activist Rose to Fame in the No-Kill Community while Killing Dogs
- Traveling by Air with Service Animals - Public Comments to the Department of Transportation
- Why Breed Matters in Service Dogs and Why Pit Bull Service Dogs are a Bad Idea
- Who Can Identify a Pit Bull? A Dog Owner of 'Ordinary Intelligence' Say the High Courts
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