"Studies indicate that pit bull-type dogs were involved in approximately a third of human DBRF (i.e., dog bite related fatalities) reported during the 12-year period from 1981 through1992, and Rottweilers were responsible for about half of human DBRF reported during the 4 years from 1993 through 1996....[T]he data indicate that Rottweilers and pit bull-type dogs accounted for 67% of human DBRF in the United States between 1997 and 1998.... thus, there appears to be a breed-specific problem with fatalities." (Sacks JJ, Sinclair L, Gilchrist J, Golab GC, Lockwood R. Breeds of dogs involved in fatal human attacks in the United States between 1979 and 1998. JAVMA 2000;217:836-840.)
90 posted on 08/03/2005 10:48:15 AM PDT by GummyIII
LOLOLOLOL!!!!
"pit bull-type dogs"
LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!
Well, I asked for stats showing an attack ending in absolute death and you've show that "about half" of Rottie attacks end in fatalities. I don't call that absolute, do you? Regardless, I'd never have a rottweiler in my home, nor would I have a pit bull. I just strongly dislike anyone's use of the word "NEVER" and even more so dislike someone trying to make an issue absolutely black & white when even the statistics show that not every attack by a rottie ends in death no matter how much you'd like to spin it that way.