What are the Most Dangerous Dogs?

• Pit bulls
• Rottweilers
• German shepherds
• Huskies
• Alaskan malamutes
• Doberman pinschers
• Chows
• Great Danes
• Saint Bernards
• Akitas

Many small dog owners ignore their dog's behavior because they are small and think they cannot hurt anyone. The truth is, little dogs bite more than big dogs.

Although there is no way to predict when a dangerous dog will bite, we recommend taking the following into consideration:

• If a dog has been treated harshly or trained to attack, there may be a tendency to bite a person. A dog owner can turn any dog into a dangerous dog. In most cases, the owner is responsible for the aggression, not the breed and not the dog.

• If an infant or toddler is left alone with a dog, a dangerous situation can occur. Young children tend to grab onto dogs without understanding how easily they can hurt the animal. Many dogs bite to protect themselves from the pain they feel and to get the child to stop. 95% of all child fatalities occur when a child is left alone with a dog.

Any dog can be a good, loving pet, even if its considered a dangerous dog and likely to bite. A responsible owner will win a dog’s respect by showing the dog love and respect, no matter its breed. You cannot determine, by breed alone, whether or not it is going to attack.

If you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite or you have a question that has not been answered, call us now at 1-800-483-2050 or contact us by clicking on Buffalo / Rochester Dog Bite Attorney .

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