Here are dog attack statistics on breeds that were responsible for a dog bite-related fatality:
1. Pit bulls - 284 deaths
2. Rottweiler - 45 deaths
3. German Shepherd - 20 deaths
4. Mixed Breeds - 17 deaths
5. American Bulldog - 15 deaths
6. Mastiff - 14 deaths
7. Siberian Husky - 13 deaths
In addition to Pitbulls, Rottweilers have obtained an unfavorable reputation over the years. Combining the figures for both dogs computes to 76% of the total fatal dog attacks. However, most breeds that made the list also have strong bite forces compared to other dogs, with the Mastiff often reported to have the strongest pounds-per-square-inch (PSI) bite.