In the 15-year period of 2005 through 2019, canines killed 521 Americans. Pit bulls contributed to 66% (346) of these deaths. Combined, pit bulls and rottweilers contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. | More »
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Victims of severe dog attacks often suffer acute damage, which may require $300,000 to one million dollars in specialized medical care treatment. Reconstructive surgery, such as skin grafts, tissue expansion and scar diminishment, often requires multiple surgical procedures over a period of years. Medical studies show that pit bulls are inflicting the majority of these damaging attacks.
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.
Our comprehensive report reveals that severe injury dog bites nearly tripled in both Austin (193% rise) and San Antonio (169% rise) from 2018 to 2023. Victims aged 40 and older experienced the most dramatic increase in severe bites | News release
Report: Countries Worldwide that Restrict Dangerous Dog Breeds - DogsBite.org
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Ohio's Weak Dangerous Dog Laws: 4-Part Investigation by Ohio News Organizations
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In 2024, 56% of the dog bite fatalities recorded by our nonprofit had some form of a breed identification photograph. We analyze breed identification images collected over a 12-year period (2013-2024) and images captured in 2024.
2023 Fatal Dog Attack Breed Identification Photographs - DogsBite.org
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2022 Fatal Dog Attack Breed Identification Photographs - DogsBite.org
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DogsBite.org is a comprehensive resource containing the foremost studies and statistics regarding dog bite injuries, dog bite fatalities, dangerous dog breeds, dangerous dog ownership and more.
Our popular blog tracks serious and fatal dog attacks and dangerous dog law trends across the country. We also track worldwide trends. Fatal dog maulings, mainly inflicted by pit bull breeds, occur in nearly all countries.
View dog bite injury 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 fatality statistics.
View sections of our website that highlight the most dangerous dog breeds -- pit bulls, mastiff fighting breeds and rottweilers -- and the types of legislation some jurisdictions use to restrict them.
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.
A number of cities have adopted laws restricting dangerous dog breeds. View model and noted laws, mandatory spaying and neutering laws and policies within military service branches for sample legislation.
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