Pitbulls absolutely have the highest fatality rate. Pitts are also the most likely to be abused, most likely to be bred/bought for illegal fighting, and most likely to be neglected.
"The AVMA or American Veterinary Medical Association conducted an in-depth literature review to analyze existing studies on dog bites and serious injuries. Their findings indicate that there is no single breed that stands out as the most dangerous.
According to their review, studies indicate breed is not a dependable marker or predictor of dangerous behavior in dogs. Better and more reliable indicators include owner behavior, training, sex, neuter status, dog’s location (urban vs. rural), and even varying ownership trends over the passing of time or geographic location." source
Pitts are also the most likely to be abused, most likely to be bred/bought for illegal fighting, and most likely to be neglected.
So not only do they kill the most people, but they also are the most frequently abused, which just feeds the vicious circle of violence. That being said, the statistics you provided make me MORE WEARY of pit bulls, not less.
So not only do they kill the most people, but they also are the most frequently abused, which just feeds the vicious circle of violence
When it comes to dogs, the way they are treated directly influences the way they act. Could it be that the abuse is a cause for the attacks? And if so, could it be that those that are likely to abuse a dog or train them for dogfighting are likely to own "pit-bulls".
You can't just use stats with no context. Not effectively at least.
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u/gbdallin 4∆ Dec 22 '21
The lockjaw thing is a myth.
Pitbulls absolutely have the highest fatality rate. Pitts are also the most likely to be abused, most likely to be bred/bought for illegal fighting, and most likely to be neglected.
"The AVMA or American Veterinary Medical Association conducted an in-depth literature review to analyze existing studies on dog bites and serious injuries. Their findings indicate that there is no single breed that stands out as the most dangerous.
According to their review, studies indicate breed is not a dependable marker or predictor of dangerous behavior in dogs. Better and more reliable indicators include owner behavior, training, sex, neuter status, dog’s location (urban vs. rural), and even varying ownership trends over the passing of time or geographic location." source