How Dangerous Is Your Dog?

There is a constant debate about the most dangerous breed of dog and many localities and states are trying to pass legislation that will significantly diminish or disallow altogether, the ownership of some breeds as pets.

According to Propeller.com

   In 2007, there were 33 human fatalities as a result of dog bites. Forty-five percent 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 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 Due to their intense territorial instinct these dogs are very aggressive. Rottweilers are commonly used as guard dogs.

 
  3. German Shepherd 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 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 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.

Remember, any dog can bite. No matter what the breed or temperament.

Your pets and their behavior are your responsibility.

Act accordingly…

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