Same as Nicole. 50,000 stray dogs in Detroit. They are not in the top 10. He might kill you with kisses and trying to sit in your lap. Thank you!!! Pit Bull Attacks. I was just on dogbites.org and boy are they Misconstrued, they don’t know what they are really reporting. But BSL and your way of thinking is whats causing these fatalities by shifting blame and perpetuating a myth that all 3 million pit bulls in the US are inherently bad when the focus all along should’ve been on training. They’re perfect dogs, and they need a perfect family, and most importantly, a perfect owner. Pit bulls contributed to 72% (26) of these deaths -- over 8 times more than the next closest breed, 'mixed-breed,' with 3 deaths. Knowing the difference between breeds will save you a lot of trouble. He escorted the scared and wet rabbit across the yard and came back to me, and back into the house we went. Some states and cities have acted on the research: The state of Maryland has determined that pit bulls are \"inherently dangerous\" and all owners are liable for any injuries they cause, according to the Baltimore Sun.Even the U.S. Army has acknowledged that pit bulls are high-risk dogs; they are therefore prohibited in some military housing units.Pit bulls join several other breeds on the list of dogs that are recognized as more likely to attack … Also I remember reading someone saying “why take the chance?” One moment the dogs were saying hello, and the next second it had its teeth into my dog and was shaking. 47% (15) of all fatalities in 2013 involved more than one dog; 16% (5) involved breeding on the dog owner’s property either actively or in the recent past, and 9% (3) involved tethered dogs. Of course we can’t forget Sergeant Stubby (Sergeant being his actual military rank, not his name) – After capturing a German spy on his own, the commander of the 102d used this act of bravery to put Stubby in for a promotion to the ranks of the Noncommissioned Officers by awarding him the rank of Sergeant. The City of Aurora, Colorado Dog Bite Statistics by Breed and Intake, Euthanasia Data Over a Three Year Period (2017-2019) The City and County of Denver Dog Bite Statistics by Breed and Injury Severity Over a Three Year Period (2017-2019) Pit Bull Attacks Rise in Pawtucket After State Preemption Law Muted City's Successful Pit Bull Ban (2019) They all are very sweet. You are absolutely right it is the people who are not loving. He depends on me to protect him from the sharp knives of the ignorant masses. thank you. It sounds you are the sissy!! Dog ownership information for 2013 shows that family dogs comprised 47% (15) of all fatal attack occurrences; 78% (25) of the attacks resulting in human death occurred on the dog owner’s property and 22% (7) resulted in criminal charges. I wouldn’t believe anything from that site. That’s between 3,600,000 and 6,912,000 Pit Bull breed dogs in the United States. This is just racial profiling of a dog breed. Grace… I’m sorry but you lost ALL credibility when you posted the link to DOGSBITE.ORG!! I also have a pekingese puppy. So with the pool of pit bulls we have, you cannot tell the difference between a cold one and one that might snap. Of this subset of 12 fatalities, 92% (11) were inflicted by pit bulls and 58% (7) involved a babysitter, including a relative or friend under the directive to watch a child 7-years or younger. The fatal attack number between the years of 1979-1998 listed as, what? 7.30 / By Lauren Day. Nope…instead, you’ve offered nothing more than “go look at the REAL statistics for a ‘non-partial organization. Together, pit bulls (25) and rottweilers (1), the second most lethal dog breed, accounted for 81% of the total recorded deaths in 2013. And what is your sites source? In most cases if the owner was handling their dog correctly an attack would of never happened. Bottom line; If you can’t take the TIME, don’t let your Pit pay for, or commit the CRIME. How ironic. SCORED AVERAGE OR ABOVE: I dont argue with anyone about pitbulls, I educate so please stop listening to the media. I, a middle aged overweight soccer mom, am trying to make everyone around me believe I am tough. It is gruesome, fast and traumatic. Analyze that! Poodles aren’t much larger. With all of that she is the most loving adorable pet I’ve ever owned. Your odds of being bitten are even less. Chows: 8. FOR ME THIS IS ANOTHER RED FLAG! – Assuming, for simplification, that the proportion of German Shepherd dogs to total dog population of the AKC-registered dogs roughly is the same for the UNregistered dogs – which probably is a fair assumption for the USA.” Death by a real dog- 1 in 116,448. ("Take the bite out of man's best friend." Veterinary visits to ensure overall good health. There are so many that are in shelters that have been abused, and they are adopted by people without enough knowledge. Colleen Lynn who is the admin of the site hates pit bulls and admits she lies about them. Second, one might notice that the headline is about “fatal attacks” but the graph is about “bites to population ratio.” Which means someone switched the measurement and hoped nobody would notice. They are best friends. That means a dog bites 1 out of every 73 people. http://www.nopetsleftbehind.com/Bully_Breeds.html, https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/Statistics/Pages/Market-research-statistics-US-Pet-Ownership-Demographics-Sourcebook.aspx. – of course the probability of getting attacked by a pit bull are less than other dogs. The problem is that when a pit attacks, it’s to kill, and because of the strength, it usually manages to do so, or at least severely maim and maul the victim. Just one bite and you could fall over and snap your neck! Hint: the links died a few years ago. I can only hope you are too. Not once was there a reported bite. if anything, the human that raised the pitbull is to blam. If you socialize them they are good dogs and would do anything to please you. They both probably got out for the first time, which is obvious otherwise they would have attacked others before. I looked out of my window and there is Jose, standing by the fence licking something that was wiggling. Nine different dog breeds contributed When a gun kills, it’s the guns fault…let’s ban them. You should blame the owners and not the breed when it comes to attacks and dog fights because if they wouldn’t have raised them to be fighter or been mean to them they wouldn’t have turned mean and they wouldn’t have to be put to sleep at a young age…. Incredible!! Of the 33 total deaths inflicted by pit bulls, 39% (13) involved killing a family member vs. 61% (20) non-family. Love to hear your story. All 7 of these child deaths were inflicted by pit bulls. They are incredibly energetic, social and loyal breed. If this energy is not exhausted, well you see what happens. The AKC reports this year that Rottweilers are 10th most popular breed in America, MORE popular than pit bulls. Both of mine are pit mixes and they’d absolutely shred to ribbons anyone who tries to hurt any of us in our home. The animal shelters are reporting most of the dogs they find are Pits. They are viscous and deadly animals, wiener dogs, chiwawas, and the like! You’re right – Pitbulls represent less that 6% of the dog population in the US, yet they’re responsible for close to 70% of deaths. According to Canine Journal, an organization that compiles and analyzes all of the dog bite attacks in the country, Pit bulls accounted for 284 deaths in those years. - Page 12 - US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum, CA cop shoots self in leg trying to shoot dog - Page 2, http://stubbydog.org/2012/05/pit-bulls-by-the-numbers/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_dog_attacks_in_the_United_States#Fatalities_reported_in_2013. Pingback: Eliminating Breed Discrimination – Julia Hooten's E-Portfolio, Pingback: Two Pit Bulls Hijack Police Car On Highway, Asking Desperately For Help. Dude, you’re pulling parts of facts that suit your situation. If so what happens to all the existing dogs that aren’t allowed in these places anymore? There’s a reason Pits weren’t a “social problem” until 25-30 years ago. There are always signs before a dog attacks a person, it’s not just a sudden switch. And if you bothered to check many of the fatal attacks are from wild Pit Bulls packs in cities where they’re bred, multiplied and are homeless. An American Pit Bull Terrier generally weighs in around 30-65 pounds and measures 17-21 inches in height. It’s a label that refers to a whole class of dogs that share similar characteristics. You’re right how many times do you hear of a lab killing a baby? In 2012 61% of all fatal dog attacks in the United States were perpetrated by pitts. This article is great! Go look at the real stats, from a non-partial organization. Dakota is a pit bull search and rescue who searched for the remains of the astronauts who lost their lives in explosion of the space shuttle Columbia. Grace your comments are ridiculous. They would never believe that the dog could ever be loving, happy, friendly. You have to have consistent numbers. Now, unless you are volunteering to watch that dog during any time the owner is absent, you should refrain from giving the false impression that you have any idea what you are talking about. Risk rates of pitbull-type dogs are fully in-line with other strong breeds; 47+ breeds involved in fatal dog attacks in the U.S. since only 2016; 25+ breeds associated with fatal dog attacks identified in a CDC study that analyzed 20 years of incident data Pit Bulls have gone through so much, yet they’re still less likely to attack you then a Rottweiler, German Shepherd, or a Chow. There is only one thing I find more disturbing than a pitt bull…a pit bull apologist. In 2013, over one-third, 38% (12), of all dog bite fatality victims were either visiting or living temporarily with the dog’s owner when the fatal attack occurred, up from 32% in 2012. They love it. Their bite strength is unmatched – short muzzle – extremely strong clamping jaws and their head is like a block of cement – all muscle. I took on 2 female pit bulls who were raised from puppies, socialized , dog park, good with kids…..The owners were ‘normal’ people . Oh well, at least they’re not nearly as bad as cats. 100% agree, this person site is not correct. Cane Corso’s, Dogo Argento, Presa Canario, etc. The problem isn’t that it’s not just pits that bite…most any dog is capable of it, even if loved and cared for from a pup onward in a wonderful home. UPDATE: March 2014 (Added a video, and added new citations). There are some serious flaws in the way dog breeds are counted for these statistics. • The statistics show that 25% of fatal canine attacks were caused by dogs who were chained. http://www.syracuse.com/us-news/index.ssf/2015/02/american_kennel_clubs_10_most_popular_breeds_labs_remain_top_dog_bulldogs_move_u.html. Most people on here who bash pitbulls are ignorant by choice. Rottweilers: .00433 %. most of my friends that have them rescued them as well from abusive owners…they are heros not sissys. If you cant do your research and know the facts then just keep your mouth shut. http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-fatalities-2012.php, The only thing I find disturbing is doglies.org apologists…. JL, You just helped make my argument, thank you. So we need to attacking each other and work on solutions to this growing problem. The president of the pit bull association in California was found dead in her apartment . The dogfighting, the neglect, etc. Are you really that blind? Got to go now, my pit bull just jumped up in bed with me and is snuggling with me. GROW UP!! They play an important role in their community by locating missing people in conjunction with the local Sheriff. Most pit-bulls types come primarily from unethical backyard breeders who are trying to breed aggression, not good temperaments. Sorry, that’s not bias, that’s just how someone reads data properly. Females, ages 31 to 67, comprised 89% (8) of these victims. And here I am with my dog severely injured. I used to be one of those idiots that thought ‘it’s how they’re raised ‘. The American Temperament Test Society has a standardized test aimed at determining the temperament of any breed of dog. I have two pit bulls that are the most loving and carefree dog I’ve ever had the pleasure to be around. Don’t band, or kill a pit bull JUST BECAUSE SOME PIT OWNERS DON’T KNOW HOW TO RAISE A DOG RIGHT. FOOL! Death by a hot dog- 1 in 3,375. 6:11. Pit bulls are only about 6% of all dogs in America, but account for more than half of all fatal dog attacks. These attacks would not happen if the owner is responsible and respects the breed. 2.8K likes. I rescued a pitbull over 2 years ago. Pingback: CA cop shoots self in leg trying to shoot dog - Page 2. He can’t give them up – I agree – other people cannot handle them – but he won’t let them out or around anyone. They are in a fenced back yard. I can only hope that what happen to my family, will happen to yours. The mass hysteria will continue until one of these people decides to use his/her brain and think, instead of falling for the old trick of “you can’t prove a negative”. Pit bull attacks in the U.S. rose 773% between 2007-2014.Pit bulls are responsible for 62% of 326 recorded deaths. Stay off these sites if you don’t like Pits and people who own them. Those are the people who leave a trail of blood. I am not biased. Hi, I would like to use this for a reference would you be able to provide me the info? (See below.) They are concerned for their pet’s safety and they do not want their dog to get mauled to death. In 2007, there were above 72 million dogs in the United States provided by American Veterinary Medical Association. Ass hole, Luke, YOU’RE only asshole here. I watch Pit bulls and parolees, I’m a major fan of Tia and hope to be able to donate to her cause one day. He knows his breed is dangerous – he admits it because of how they are with eachother and other dogs. He was RAISED right. I have been around pit bulls most my life I love the breed I have found theyh are big babys they want what any dog wants they want to be loved like any animal wants.. None of the statistics listed above are even remotely accurate. They are responsible for over 30% of dog bites, but the fatality rate is much higher due to the severity of pit bull bites. She was under feed , abused and left at a shelter. Any chance i can get a name? Texas followed in deaths and 0% criminal charges. American Staffordshire Terriers and American Pitbull both are in the mid 80’s range as far a testing percentage. Pit bulls make up less than 1 percent of dogs in the KC, Mo area. From 2015–2018, females made up for 53.8% of victims killed by Pit Bulls, which is a 39% increase in the number of female victims from 2005–2009, Pit Bull attack statistics r eveal. Fatal attacks by these breeds of dogs (1979-1998): When we divide the population by the fatal attacks, we can get a percentage based on the dogs probability of fatally attacking a human. How Can I Help? You don’t see pure bred labs, shepherds, and Dobermans tied up in front of someone’s trailer park because they are not overrepresented and free at the shelters. These are probably the same type of people who think all 1.5 billion muslims are bad because of 9/11. But my logo is a boxer. You should be ashamed of yourself. Pit bulls are simply far more likely to be involved in fatal attacks. To all pit bull defenders..I dare you to look the victims and circumstances of Pitt bull attacks that have killed numerous homeowners WHO NEVER SEEN AGGRESSION OF THIER OWN DOG THEY HAD FOR YEARS..they just snapped and killed. Pit Bulls are Terriers. Pit bull owners need to be aware of the potential danger their dogs can cause, and keep them away from the public. Now THAT’s scary! We haven't had a pit bull thread in a long time - Page 2. Those things will actually eat you if you die at home!! Popsicle, who received his name after police found him in a freezer during a drug raid, is famous for sniffing out drugs for the US Customs. and me being only 24!!). I would love to see statistics that accounted for socioeconomic background in these pit attacks. This is a typical pit attack on another beloved pet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZTiGWgQubA Children & adults have watched their beloved pets be mauled to death by pit bulls. Pit bulls make up about 6% of the total U.S. dog population.2 People keep them chained to a post their entire lives and wonder why they attack. - Page 12 - US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum, http://m.livescience.com/27145-are-pit-bulls-dangerous.html. First of all, “Pitbull” isn’t actually a breed. Often, their dogs are the product of reject pits purchased from dog fighters as cheap stock. pit bull attack videos and latest news articles; GlobalNews.ca your source for the latest news on pit bull attack . This type of animal aggression is completely separate from human-aggression; a well-socialized pit bull is very good-natured with people.Yet, chances are that a “normal” pit bull will not share his affection with other animals.We cannot predict when or where it will happen and we can’t love, train or socialize it out ofthe dog. German Shepherds: 17. is horrible and unforgivable, but the real danger is the type of people that will never, ever put in the time or energy it takes to properly train and socialize this dog. So, after we went through our morning routine I let him out. And what site did you get your information? 25,655 dogs were tested between December 2003 and December 2005. If your argument is size, it’s not the best one. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-21/abandoned-dogs-roam-detroit-in-packs-as-humans-dwindle.html. Idk why anyone would wish anything tragic on someone else’s family. I’m responsible. Public and advise them of dog bite/fatality statistics instead of temperament statistics. Pitbull type dogs are appallingly overbred and even if you think the information on this site is incorrect, they ARE, WHY ARE PEOPLE SO AFRAID OF THEIS BEAUITFUL DOG. 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