A 1994 survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that about 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year, and most are children, Mulkern said. Ten to 20 people die each year after being attacked by a dog. But the breeds doing most of the biting vary from year to year and region to region, depending in large part on the popularity of particular breeds. The number of rottweiler-related deaths has increased along with the breed's popularity, according to the study. To reduce the number of attacks, communities should enact laws that don't target particular breeds but rather hold owners responsible for dangerous dogs, which may encourage them to get their dogs trained professionally.
Local officials can also enforce leash laws and crack down on dog fighting, according to the study.
A good breeder, she said, doesn't breed dogs with a tendency to bite or with hip displaysia that will cripple them as they age. But most amateur breeders are thinking of profit, not genetics, and produce inferior, inbred, poorly socialized animals, she said. We need to go back and educate the public and stop the supply of these animals to people who don't deserve them. Build your own PC and shop for hardware Monitor Classifieds Use AdHound for e-mail delivery of classified ads.