The following dog bite studies are widely quoted and useful in understanding the depth of the dog bite epidemic. It is a phenomenon that only increases as time presses forward.
Nonfatal Dog Bite-R READ MORE http://www.dogsbite.org/bite-statistics-studies.htm
Nationwide, the rate of dog bite injuries is on the rise. The cost of treating these injuries is rising even faster. In 2002, the average dog bite claim was $16,600. In 2005, the cost rose to $21,20 READ MORE http://www.dogsbite.org/victim-realities.htm
23 U.S. fatal dog attacks occurred in 2008. Pit bull type dogs were responsible for 65% (15). Pit bulls make up approximately 2-9% of the U.S. dog population.2
In 2008, only one U.S. citizen over READ MORE http://www.dogsbite.org/bite-fatalities-2008.htm
35 U.S. fatal dog attacks occurred in 2007. Pit bull type dogs were responsible for 60%. Pit bulls make up approximately 2-9% of the U.S. dog population.2
The combination of pit bulls (21), rottwe READ MORE http://www.dogsbite.org/bite-fatalities-2007.htm
2006 statistics
30 U.S. fatal dog attacks occurred in 2006. Pit bull type dogs were responsible for 53%. Pit bulls make up approximately 2-9% of the U.S. dog population.2
The combination of pit bul READ MORE http://www.dogsbite.org/bite-fatalities-2006.htm