5. CDC has labeled dog bites in America an
“epidemic”
In 1999, 4.7 million people were bitten by dogs, (nearly 2% of
the American population) (CDC).
Around 800,000 of these
people require medical care
In approximately 10 - 20 cases
per year, the bite victim is killed.
6. Which Breeds Can You Trust?
Mixed breed dogs, not
pure-bred dogs, are most
often involved in inflicting
bites to people.
The pure-bred dogs most
often involved in biting
incidents are German
Shepherds and
Chow Chows.
7. Breeds Responsible for the Most
Lethal Attacks
The 10 breeds involved in the most lethal
attacks:
Pit Bulls
German Shepherds
Malamutes
Rottweilers
Chow Chows
Dobermans
Akitas
Great Danes
Huskies
St. Bernard's
8.
9. Lethal Attacks - Two Breeds
From 1979 to 1998, at least 25 breeds of
dogs have been involved in bite related
deaths. However, Pit Bulls and Rottweilers
were involved in more than 50 percent of
these deaths.
10. Dog Bites: Facts & Stats
Children make up 60% of dog bite victims.
Dog bites are the second leading cause of childhood injury
(AMA)
Male children are bitten about twice as often as females.
Dogs not known to the victim account for approximately 10 -
20% of all reported dog bites.
Younger dogs (1-5 years) are involved in more dog bite
incidences than older than dogs (>6 years).
Male dogs bite more
frequently than female dogs.
The chained dog is 2.8 times
more likely to bite than an
unchained dog. (CDC)
11. Preventing Dog Bites
Never approach an
unfamiliar dog.
Stand still when a strange
dog comes up to you.
12. Preventing Dog Bites
Never run from or scream at a dog.
If a dog knocks you over, roll into a ball and stay
still, and cover your head.
13. Preventing Dog Bites
Never pet a dog unless its owner says it ok.
Don't play with a dog without allowing it to see and
sniff you first.
19. Dog Owner Responsibilities
Restrain your pet. Unrestrained dogs cause about 82% of all
fatal bites
Socialize your puppy and obedience train your dog
Spay or neuter your dog. Non-neutered male dogs are
responsible for approximately 80% of fatal bites.
Watch your dog's behavior and train your
dog not to bite