[Alas Babylon!]

These arguments will never end until someone does actual research and the results are made public. Every time there is a story about a dog attacking or even killing a person, I can almost guarantee if it is a pit bull it will make national-level news. But again--research doesn't show that, as it is only my opinion.

Here's what I'd like to see:

Dog Breed Maulings/killings in the USA 2017:

Date of Incident	#Killed/Mauled	Breed
1 Jan	Mauled:1	Pit Bull
2 Jan	Killed:5	Chihuahua

Anyway, something like that, with maybe more data, such as Town/State, dwelling/outside, On leash/Roaming/Confined in home/yard, Age of victim, etc., etc.

[rlmorel]

Never heard of a Chihuahua or Golden Retriever killing someone. And I am pretty sure I haven’t heard from it because it is extremely rare, of that I have zero doubt.

Though, your example is pretty funny!

[Reno89519]

I have no sympathy for Chihuahuas. Last dog I was bitten by was one. But these nasty ankle-biters are in class of their own, pit bulls are killers and people that own them should be labeled as such as well.

[donozark]

fatalpitbullattacks.com and dogsbite.org have pretty good info. May have some of what you seek. Be advised it is not very pleasant material...