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[DJR]

Which Dog Breeds Are More Likely To Kill People
By: otaffy  

Dog breeds in general have similar characteristics. Some dog breeds are more likely to kill than others and some breeds are more protective of their masters and physical surrounding than others. There has been a 20 year study to determine which dog breeds are more likely to actually kill human beings. This United States study was done for the years 1979 through 1998.

This study tracks 238 human deaths from dog attacks during a 20 year period. 24% of these attacks involved unrestrained dogs off their owners property. 58% of the deaths involved unrestrained dogs on their owners property. 17% involved restrained dogs on their owners property and less than 1% involved a restrained dog off the owners property.

Some of the conclusions of the study are not suprising. Yes, certain breeds are more likely to kill than others. Yes, deaths from dog attack are quite rare. Also it is sometimes difficult to determine the actual breed of a dog. Communities who try to ban specific dog breeds for public safety will find it difficult to define the parameters of what constitutes that breed.

Several factors interact with the dog to enhance the possibility of a human being attacked by a dog besides the breed of the dog. These factors include heredity, sex, early experience, socialization, training, health, reprodcutive status, quality of ownership and victum behavior. Additionally, this study did not look at intervening variable such as was the dog protecting his owner from serious harm or death or was the dog actually protecting himself from serious harm or death.

Male dogs are 6.2 times more likely to bite then female dogs. Sexually intact dogs,both male and female, are 2.6 more times likely to bite than neutered dogs and chained dogs are 2.8 times more likely to bite then unchained dogs.

One suprising conclusion of several studies is the fact that many varieties of dogs have been involved in a fatal human attack for one reason or another. Topping the list of deaths by dog in a twenty year period is the Pit Bull and Pit Bull mix at 66 human deaths. The Rottweiler and Rottweiler mix was responsibe for 39 human deaths. The German Shepherd dog and mix were responsible for 17 human deaths. The Husky type dog was responsible for 15 human deaths as was the Malamute responsible for 12 human deaths. The Chow Chow was responsible for 8 deaths while the Doberman was responsible for 9 human deaths. The Saint Bernard was responsible for 7 human deaths and the Great Dane was also responsible for 7 deaths. The Akita killed 4 people, the Bulldog 2, the Mastiff 2, the Boxer 2 and believe it or not the Labrador Retriever was responsible for 1 death while Lab mixes were responsible for 4 deaths. The following dogs were responsible for killing one human each during these twenty years: The Bullmastiff, Cheasapeake Bay Retriever, West Highland Terrier, Japanese Hunting Dog, Newfoundland, Coonhound, Sheepdog, Rhodesian Ridgeback and cocker Spaniel.

 

The conclusion that I make from this study is that almost any dog of size can be dangerous, particularly to children. Dogs must be properly trained, supervised, and care must be taken when choosing a breed with the propensity to be aggressive. Most important, keep young children away from male, sexually intact, chained dogs.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

GARDEN SHARK!!!

 

Love these doggos. And staffies. And Jackies. And Pitties. And Labs. And Afrikanis jobbies. 

 

Heck. All dogs matter.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

 

The conclusion that I make from this study is that almost any dog of size can be dangerous, particularly to children. Dogs must be properly trained, supervised, and care must be taken when choosing a breed with the propensity to be aggressive. Most important, keep young children away from male, sexually intact, chained dogs.

This. Give a dog love, attention, respect and training and it'll grow up accordingly. Chain it up, beat it and make it fear you, and it'll reciprocate. 

 

If you raise a vicious dog, you'll likely raise vicious kids. Put as much love and attention into raising a pup, and, just like a child, they'll flourish. 

Edited August 24, 2020 by Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

[MTBeer]

Which Dog Breeds Are More Likely To Kill People

By: otaffy  

Dog breeds in general have similar characteristics. Some dog breeds are more likely to kill than others and some breeds are more protective of their masters and physical surrounding than others. There has been a 20 year study to determine which dog breeds are more likely to actually kill human beings. This United States study was done for the years 1979 through 1998.

This study tracks 238 human deaths from dog attacks during a 20 year period. 24% of these attacks involved unrestrained dogs off their owners property. 58% of the deaths involved unrestrained dogs on their owners property. 17% involved restrained dogs on their owners property and less than 1% involved a restrained dog off the owners property.

Some of the conclusions of the study are not suprising. Yes, certain breeds are more likely to kill than others. Yes, deaths from dog attack are quite rare. Also it is sometimes difficult to determine the actual breed of a dog. Communities who try to ban specific dog breeds for public safety will find it difficult to define the parameters of what constitutes that breed.

Several factors interact with the dog to enhance the possibility of a human being attacked by a dog besides the breed of the dog. These factors include heredity, sex, early experience, socialization, training, health, reprodcutive status, quality of ownership and victum behavior. Additionally, this study did not look at intervening variable such as was the dog protecting his owner from serious harm or death or was the dog actually protecting himself from serious harm or death.

Male dogs are 6.2 times more likely to bite then female dogs. Sexually intact dogs,both male and female, are 2.6 more times likely to bite than neutered dogs and chained dogs are 2.8 times more likely to bite then unchained dogs.

One suprising conclusion of several studies is the fact that many varieties of dogs have been involved in a fatal human attack for one reason or another. Topping the list of deaths by dog in a twenty year period is the Pit Bull and Pit Bull mix at 66 human deaths. The Rottweiler and Rottweiler mix was responsibe for 39 human deaths. The German Shepherd dog and mix were responsible for 17 human deaths. The Husky type dog was responsible for 15 human deaths as was the Malamute responsible for 12 human deaths. The Chow Chow was responsible for 8 deaths while the Doberman was responsible for 9 human deaths. The Saint Bernard was responsible for 7 human deaths and the Great Dane was also responsible for 7 deaths. The Akita killed 4 people, the Bulldog 2, the Mastiff 2, the Boxer 2 and believe it or not the Labrador Retriever was responsible for 1 death while Lab mixes were responsible for 4 deaths. The following dogs were responsible for killing one human each during these twenty years: The Bullmastiff, Cheasapeake Bay Retriever, West Highland Terrier, Japanese Hunting Dog, Newfoundland, Coonhound, Sheepdog, Rhodesian Ridgeback and cocker Spaniel.

 

The conclusion that I make from this study is that almost any dog of size can be dangerous, particularly to children. Dogs must be properly trained, supervised, and care must be taken when choosing a breed with the propensity to be aggressive. Most important, keep young children away from male, sexually intact, chained dogs.

fair enough, but an irritable snap from a Maltese poodle vs an irritable snap from a Pitbul? I know which one I'd rather be on the end of.

[PhilipV]

We went for a walk with Baloo (big fluffy bear) and Bella (tiny fluffy) at a park popular with dog people over the weekend.

When a pit bull and a staffie came over to say hi, a lady that was with us said we needed to move as there was too many dangerous type dogs around.

She couldn't fathom when I tried to explain to her that Baloo is potentially as dangerous (45kg very protective dog) as the pittie that said hi. The problem is that the fighting breeds create sensation so they are reported more, and people that don't know dogs see them all as the same.

 

I teach my kids to be careful of all dogs and to not approach them until allowed to, as a Jack Russell and a Yorkie can also cause a lot of unneeded pain.

[PhilipV]

fair enough, but an irritable snap from a Maltese poodle vs an irritable snap from a Pitbul? I know which one I'd rather be on the end of.

Poodle is more likely to snap though, as you are more likely to be in it's space and irritate it.

Bottom line : we need to show all dogs more respect.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

We went for a walk with Baloo (big fluffy bear) and Bella (tiny fluffy) at a park popular with dog people over the weekend.

When a pit bull and a staffie came over to say hi, a lady that was with us said we needed to move as there was too many dangerous type dogs around.

She couldn't fathom when I tried to explain to her that Baloo is potentially as dangerous (45kg very protective dog) as the pittie that said hi. The problem is that the fighting breeds create sensation so they are reported more, and people that don't know dogs see them all as the same.

 

I teach my kids to be careful of all dogs and to not approach them until allowed to, as a Jack Russell and a Yorkie can also cause a lot of unneeded pain.

Definitely. Add to this that if you get a rescue, and they've been abused, it's going to be a long, difficult road to getting them rehabilitated and comfortable with strangers. Not their fault - if they've been raised with sadistic parents or kids, they'll likely see everyone in that group as a threat. 

 

There's only been one time when I've been uncomfortable around a dog, and that was when I was walking in Newlands Forest with my lightie, who absolutely adores dogs. 2 purebred GSD's on very tight leashes were walking up to us, and I could see they were heckling everything that came past, and the lady holding the leads unfortunately had no control. My little one wanted to go up to them, but as soon as the dogs saw him, they started growling, properly. I took his hand and led him away. 

 

"sorry, sorry, they always do this" as I have to explain to my lightie why he can't let them sniff his hand, and she's tugging them away from everyone that comes past. 

[MTBeer]

Poodle is more likely to snap though, as you are more likely to be in it's space and irritate it.

Bottom line : we need to show all dogs more respect.

well yes maybe. My point was more about the damage done when a dog snaps.

[PhilipV]

well yes maybe. My point was more about the damage done when a dog snaps.

True. My intention was not too defend the pitbull, but to warn people against the feisty fluffy as well. If fluffy bites a kid in the face it will leave scars. Which one is more likely to be squeezed and picked up by said child? It will be the fluffy one.

[PhilipV]

Okay, time to get back to awesome.

 

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[DJR]

Poodle is more likely to snap though,...............

I'have had sympathy for poodles ever since my wife gave me a bad haircut many years ago.......

Edited August 24, 2020 by DJR

[Patchelicious]

Poodle is more likely to snap though, as you are more likely to be in it's space and irritate it.

Bottom line : we need to show all dogs more respect.

Yes we should.

 

However when a kitten snaps you get a scratch, when a lion snaps you might need a stitch or two.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Poodle is more likely to snap though, as you are more likely to be in it's space and irritate it.

Bottom line : we need to show all dogs more respect.

Ye. 

 

And give em space if you can see they're nervous.

 

A few weeks ago Genie and I were riding from Rhodes to the Nek, and in the upper Cecilia region there was a dog coming down one of the sections, with her mom in tow. Could see she (and her mom) was nervous. Instead of trying to push past, we stopped and pulled to the side of the trail, letting her come through by herself, on her own terms. Shame, she was utterly petrified of the bikes, but as soon as we stopped we became non-threatening. No funny freehub noises, no large strange tall humans on funny devices. 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Yes we should.

 

However when a kitten snaps you get a scratch, when a lion snaps you might need a stitch or two.

Dude. When a kitten snaps, you become bloodsport. 

[forkie]

GARDEN SHARK!!!

 

 

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Japanese Racing Pig