★ Pitbulls, dangerous or not dangerous?
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http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-fatalities-2016.php
2016 dog bite fatality statistics
31 U.S. dog bite-related fatalities occurred in 2016. Despite being regulated in Military Housing areas and over 900 U.S. cities, pit bulls contributed to 71% (22) of these deaths. Pit bulls make up about 6% of the total U.S. dog population.2
Together, pit bulls (22) and rottweilers (2), the second most lethal dog breed, accounted for 77% of the total recorded deaths in 2016. This same combination also accounted for 76% of all fatal attacks during the 12-year period of 2005 to 2016.
The breakdown between these two breeds is substantial over this 12-year period. From 2005 to 2016, pit bulls killed 254 Americans, about one citizen every 17 days, versus rottweilers, which killed 43, a citizen every 102 days (Related graph).
In 2016, the combination of pit bulls (22), their close cousins, American bulldogs (2), and rottweilers (2) contributed to 84% (26) of all dog bite-related fatalities. Both American bulldog cases involved dogs acquired in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Labradors and their mixes contributed to 3 deaths in 2016, followed by 6 breeds, each with 2 deaths: American bulldog, Belgian malinois, doberman pinscher, German shepherd, mixed-breed, rottweiler and 2 cases with unreleased breed data.
Annual data from 2016 shows that 42% (13) of the fatality victims were children ages 9-years and younger and 58% (18) were adults, ages 30-years and older. Of the total adults killed by canines in 2016, pit bulls were responsible for 67% (12).
In 2016, female victims (16) were greater in number than male victims (15). Among children ages 9-years and younger, male deaths were greater, 62% vs. 38% and among adults 59-years and older, female deaths outpaced males, 75% vs. 25%.
In 2016, infants 3 to 6-days old accounted for 31% of all child deaths. In one case, a pit bull-mix was lying in bed with the baby and its parents when it attacked. The family had adopted the dog 5-months earlier from the San Diego Humane Society.
42% (13) of all dog bite fatality victims in 2016 were either visiting or living temporarily with the dog's owner when the fatal attack occurred, up from 32% in 2015. Of this subset of 13 fatalities, 77% (10) were inflicted by pit bulls.
In 2016, 32% (10) of attacks resulting in death involved a dog or person new to a household (0-2 month period). Children 9-years and younger accounted for 80% (8) of these deaths. Of this subset of 10 fatalities, 70% (7) were inflicted by pit bulls.
In 2016, 61% (19) of all fatalities involved more than one dog, up from the 11-year average of 44% (2005 to 2015). 35% (11) of all deaths involved 2 or 3 dogs and 26% (8) involved a pack attack of 4 or more dogs, up from the 11-year average of 14%.
29% (9) of all dog bite fatalities in 2016 involved breeding on the dog owner's property either actively or in the recent past; pit bulls accounted for 67% of these deaths. 3% (1) involved tethered dogs, down from the 11-year average of 10%.
Dog ownership information for 2016 shows that non-family dogs inflicted the majority of deaths, 55% (17). Of this subset, 59% (10) were inflicted by pit bulls. Conversely, only 19% (6) of attacks resulting in death occurred off the dog owner's property.
Family dogs inflicted 45% (14) of all deaths in 2016; family pit bulls accounted for 86% (12) of these deaths, up from an 11-year average of 63%. Of the 22 fatal pit bull attacks, 55% (12) involved a family or household member vs. 45% (10) non-family.
In 2016, only 6% (2) of all deadly attacks resulted in meaningful criminal charges; the lowest level on record.3 2016 also marked the first time a police officer's "personal" attack-trained K-9 killed a person; he was charged with two felonies.
California led all states in fatal attacks in 2016 incurring 6 deaths; 67% of these deaths were inflicted by pit bulls. Florida, North Carolina and Texas each followed with 3 deaths. South Carolina, a routine dog bite fatality state, incurred no deaths.
The Labrador Retriever numbers are I believe for two reasons. That is is the most popular breed by registration in both Canada and the U.S. Further that in part due to that there are a LOT of poorly bred and equally poorly trained Labradors out there.
Sorry. But I've seen many such polls that have the lab retriever, german sheppard, and even husky as higher on the list of bite fatalities than pittbulls. I don't have the time, nor the inclination to even bother searching for them right now. Pitt bulls are dogs. Like every other dog. They are absolutely no different. I've seen Chihuahua's with more drive and viciousness.
Tend to agree,...my only experience with a pit bull was extremely positive, gentle, intelligent dog,...would crawl over to little kids so as to not scare them,...and he was not taught to do this,...just instinct.
My opinion is that the person who raised the dog,...has much more to do with what the dogs traits/personality is.
I have never been bitten by a large dog,...but numerous times by little ones.
You right! I saw completely different statistics where the lab was on the top. So as Churchill said: “I only believe in statistics that I doctored myself”
hope this post doesn't cause a stir.. i've had my fair share of drinks this evening
but to me. Pitts bulls are like the black people of dogs.
Statistics will show you you pitts bulls bite the most people, child attacks etc. isn't this what we see with black population and shootings, robbings, and what not? statistically... ?
I think for that, they get a bad rap. Truth is often times they are just a product of their environment unfortunately. just as i have awesome friends who happen to be black :adoration: I also know some owners with adorable, gentle, pit bulls :adoration:
but to me. Pitts bulls are like the black people of dogs.
Statistics will show you you pitts bulls bite the most people, child attacks etc. isn't this what we see with black population and shootings, robbings, and what not? statistically... ?
I think for that, they get a bad rap. Truth is often times they are just a product of their environment unfortunately. just as i have awesome friends who happen to be black :adoration: I also know some owners with adorable, gentle, pit bulls :adoration:
I saw a pitbull tear apart a shih tzu on College St just before the ban. A buddy also had his Jack Russell torn apart by a pit bull around the same time. As far as I am concerned, they are dangerous as fuck and the best thing that ever happened was the banning.
It's not just the dog's temperament. The dog itself is massively powerful, being specially bred for dog combat to the death. And it attracts a "certain type" of owner - usually a nasty prick punk with attitude in his early 20's who revels in the feeling of power that having a tough dog gives him and who doesn't bother to train or discipline the animal.
It's not just the dog's temperament. The dog itself is massively powerful, being specially bred for dog combat to the death. And it attracts a "certain type" of owner - usually a nasty prick punk with attitude in his early 20's who revels in the feeling of power that having a tough dog gives him and who doesn't bother to train or discipline the animal.
Chihuahuas are going to give you a little nip on the ankle before you chuckle and push them away. Pit bulls are going to rip your leg open. Big difference in strength and power.
A friend of mine had a female pitbull and had two little girls. I was a little concerned when they got it but until the dog finally died - they never had an issue. It was a sweetheart and I occasionally took care of her when they were on vacation. It was a powerful dog and while it seemed oblivious to other dogs - I did notice none of them bothered her.
I began to wonder if a large portion of the problem doesn't relate to the owners. A lot of dickless cowards buy tough dogs just to enhance their faltering egos.
I began to wonder if a large portion of the problem doesn't relate to the owners. A lot of dickless cowards buy tough dogs just to enhance their faltering egos.
Agree. I love dogs but my observation is that pit bulls are generally owned by tools who get off on slouching around with the loaded guns of the canine world.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Diane_WhippleI guess lawyers don't get pitbulls huh?
One of the lawyers in this case is serving 15 to life.
A dog can be a powerful force to attract attention. Dickless cowards have pitbulls to enhance their meaningless existence. There is one tattooed unemployed scumbag that walks around the neighborhood park shirtless with a leather hat and leather vest walking a pitbull. He likes to get his kicks by walking his pink faced ugly dog into a crowd and seeing people step aside.
A lot of breeds were also.
Dogs will instinctively protect their immediate family,...to the death.
That's my feeling too. The Italian family across the street has an old pit bull which they only walk at night. I am sure that they are afraid of being ratted out and losing their pet. They are responsible and the dog is probably nice enough.
But just before the ban the # of punks walking pit bulls around my neighbourhood in Little Italy was fucking immense. Every "tough guy" high school drop out had to have a pit bull and swagger down the street with it. Now I am damn sure that those little pricks were NOT responsible dog owners.
