Dog bite incidents affect roughly 885,000 people, or 1.5% of the American population annually and those numbers are rising as more people are adopting dogs. Many people think of some breeds, such as pit bull terriers and Rottweilers, as dangerous breeds, but a dog’s disposition largely depends on its environment, its lifestyle, and its owner. A dog of any breed may bite someone if it has been neglected or has grown to mistrust humans because of abuse. Ultimately, dog owners are responsible for the actions of their pets.