22 reported dog bite related human fatalities in the United States in 2004. 2005 - 29 human fatalities. 2006 - 26. In 2007, there were 33 human fatalities. 45% of the attacks occurred to adults over the age of 18, and 55% occurred to ages below. Pit bull type dogs were responsible for 67% of fatalities, the next closest breed was the rottweiler at 12%. But all dog breeds are potentially dangerous. In 2000, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that 25 breeds of dogs were involved in 238 fatal dog bites from 1979-1998. Here it is the compiled list of the most dangerous dog breeds:
1. Pit Bulls (Weight: 55-65 lbs.) Pit
bull is one of the most brave and dauntless dogs that usually takes on
any opponent. Therefore they take part in dog fighting. It is common
knowledge that this dog breed can even mangle the human to death as pit
bull locks its jaws onto the booty until it is dead. |
2. Rottweilers (Weight: 100-130 lbs.)  Due to their intense territorial instinct these dogs are very aggressive. Rottweilers are commonly used as guard dogs. |
3. German Shepherds (Weight: 70-100 lbs.)  This
breed of dogs is known as a smart and vigilant one. As German
Shepherds proved to be confident and fearless local authorities such as
the police K-9 unit use German Shepherds as a police dog. |
4. Huskies (Weight: 44-66 lbs.)  Despite
of their energy and intelligence this breed is not regarded a good
guard dog. It is caused by its kind temperament and personality
characteristics. However it should be marked that between 1979 and 1997
fifteen fatal cases were caused by huskies. |
5. Alaskan Malamutes (Weight: 75-100 lbs.)  This
breed requires a lot of exercises to be happy as being bored they
become disobedient. On the whole their characteristic features are
energy and activity. |
6. Doberman Pinschers (Weight: 65-90 lbs.)  Doberman
Pinschers are famed by such features as alertness, intelligence and
loyalty. Therefore they are considered to be one of the best guard dog
breeds. The dog usually attacks only in case its family is in danger or
when being provoked. |
7. Chow Chow (Weight: 50-70 lbs.)  The
Chow Chow seems to be distant and independent, however they require
staunch attention. If badly bred they can become aggressive dogs. |
8. Presa Canario ( Weight: 80-115 lbs.)  It
is well known that an attack of this guard dog can bring to the death
any prey. One of the main features of this dog is fearlessness, huge
power and man-stopping ability. |
9. Boxer (Weight: 50-70 lbs.)  These
dogs are intelligent, frisky and full of energy. It is not so easy to
train them as they are self-willed breed. In addition, boxers are not
typically aggressive by nature. |
10. Dalmatian (Weight: 40-70 lbs.)  This
breed is distinguished by intelligence and perfect memory,
independence and survival instincts. Sometimes Dalmatians can be
aggressive towards people. |
