Common dangerous dog breeds
When addressing the topic of "dangerous dogs", it is important to remember that no breed is guaranteed to be 100% bite-free or attack-free.
In 2000, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that 25 breeds of dogs were involved in 238 fatal dog bites from 1979-1998. More than 50% of the deaths for which the breed was known were caused by Pit Bull type dogs and Rottweilers.*
Due to the high cost of dog bite liability claims, some insurance companies have blacklisted certain breeds and are refusing to provide homeowners insurance to those who own these dog breeds. According to the Insurance Information Institute, liability claims have increased from $250 million in 1996 to $310 million in 2001.
"Blacklisted" breeds may include:
| Pit Bulls | Alaskan Malamutes |
| Rottweilers | Akitas |
| Chow Chows | American Staffordshire Terriers |
| Doberman Pinschers | Boxers |
| German Shepherds | Great Danes |
| Siberian Huskies | Wolf-hybrids |
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Perro de Presa Canarios.
The Presa Canario breed came to the forefront when Diane Whipple was attacked and killed outside the door of her California apartment. |
Any dog that has any of the above breeds in their lineage. |
If a dog has a history of violent behavior, it is determined to be a
dangerous dog no matter what its pedigree. Once a determination has been
made that the dog is dangerous, the laws of the community governing
dangerous dogs must be applied.
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Source: Silver, Cary. Dangerous Dogs. A Biting Look at Man's
Best Friend." http://www.workingdogs.com/doc0084.htm
Humane Society of the United States.
http://www.hsus.org. The American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=awatch_law McMahon, Patrick.
"Dog owner's new policy: Bite back". USA Today. 20 May 2003. Pg 3A.
*CDC Statistical Source: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/fact_book/14_Dog_Bite_Injuries.htm
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