11. 46+ Breeds Associated with Fatal Attacks
Over 46 breeds are associated with fatal attacks since 2016, including Akita, Boxer, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Giant Schnauzer, Husky, Labrador Retriever, Mastiff, Pitbull-Type, Rottweiler, and many other breeds and mixes. (10)
Top 10 Most Fatal Dog Breeds Table
| Breed | Deaths | % of Total |
| Pit bull | 284 | 65.6% |
| Rottweiler | 45 | 10.4% |
| German shepherd | 20 | 4.6% |
| Mixed-breed | 17 | 3.9% |
| American bulldog | 15 | 3.5% |
| Mastiff/Bullmastiff | 14 | 3.2% |
| Husky | 13 | 3.0% |
| Unknown/unreleased | 11 | 2.5% |
| Labrador retriever | 9 | 2.1% |
| Boxer | 7 | 1.6% |
Based on 2005-2017 data – data source
But such should also be judged in the light of the % of each breed in the US:
"Pitbulls" Are 20% of Dogs in the U.S.
The shelter data is further validated by veterinary data which confirms that pitbull-type dogs are the 5th most popular dog type in the U.S. and also the only "strong breed" dog type in the top 5 list of the most popular breeds registered by veterinarians.-ASPCA
However,
Los Angeles County Department of Animal Control officers took custody of the dogs, he said. He did not know the dogs' breeds. - https://www.foxla.com/news/socal-woman-attacked-killed-by-four-family-dogs