But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics, please visit familydoctor.org , the AAFP patient education Web site. An article on this topic is available in this issue of AFP . Most dogs will never bite anyone. However, any dog may bite if it feels threatened.
Children are the most common victims of dog bites.
Infants and young children should never be left alone with a dog. Take time to learn about the breed of dog you want. To learn about dog breeds, talk with a veterinarian, read books about dogs and search the Internet. Don't get a dog only because of the way it looks. If you have an infant or young child, think about getting a puppy.