Statistics - do not become one!

[winniecnm]

Here is a link to dog bite statistics - it contains info breaking down dog bites both common causes, scenarios and victims. While I am not overly FOND of the rottweiler being used as the poster child at the left hand corner of this site, it does contain a load of info - a wake up call for dog owners and parents alike. The family dog in his own home bites family member or close friend. Sound familiar?

Hope people here find this interesting:

http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/stat...stlikelytobite

And a quote from the article - thank god this is not promoting BSL...

In all fairness, therefore, it must be noted that:

• Any dog, treated harshly or trained to attack, may bite a person. Any dog can be turned into a dangerous dog. The owner most often is responsible -- not the breed, and not the dog.
• An irresponsible owner or dog handler might create a situation that places another person in danger by a dog, without the dog itself being dangerous, as in the case of the Pomeranian that killed the infant (see above).
• Any individual dog may be a good, loving pet, even though its breed is considered to be likely to bite. A responsible owner can win the love and respect of a dog, no matter its breed. One cannot look at an individual dog, recognize its breed, and then state whether or not it is going to attack.