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Some dogs don’t let go. | DogsBite.org is a public education website Search SEARCH homemake a donation » ways to give who we help thank you letters newsroom contact us subscribe dogsbite blog recent fatalities special reports service animals shelter dog attacks view all categories dog bite statistics quick statistics dog bite studies » level 1 trauma table 2016 special report dog biting incidents dog bite fatalities » multi-year report 2019 fatalities 2018 fatalities 2017 fatalities see more years fatality citations » collection method 2019 citations 2018 citations 2017 citations see more years studies index dangerous dogs pit bull FAQ pit bull myths pit bull owners dog attack videos vicious dog hearings legislating dogs BSL FAQ » BSL successes breed safety laws » model & noted laws sterilization laws military policies indian reservations housing authorities state preemption » fighting preemption preemption deaths constitutionality appellate decisions state felony laws dog bite victims victim guide victim videos victim funds victim voices victim resources staying safe safety materials family dog attacks ownership guides » normal dogs dangerous breeds ways to give In the 15-year period of 2005 through 2019, canines killed 521 Americans. Pit bulls contributed to 66% (346) of these deaths. Combined, pit bulls and rottweilers contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. | More » Welcome :: DogsBite.org is a national dog bite victims’ group dedicated to reducing serious dog attacks. We conduct research on the growing, but underreported, public safety issue of severe and fatal dog attacks inflicted by dangerous dog breeds. We champion the rights of victims through our research, education and advocacy. Learn more» | Make a donation today » Dog bite victims Daymon Balbuena Beau Clark Brayden Burwell Harold Phillips Victims of severe dog attacks often suffer acute damage , which may require $300,000 to one million dollars in specialized medical care treatment. Reconstructive surgery , such as skin grafts, tissue expansion and scar diminishment, often requires multiple procedures over a period of years. Medical studies show that pit bulls are inflicting the majority of these damaging attacks. In depth coverage DogsBite.org contains hundreds of accounts of victims of serious and fatal dog attacks. We examine various aspects in great depth to show the multi-layered dangerous dog breed problem. Special reports Review: Louisville Metro Animal Services Open Data (2020-2023) Louisville, Kentucky Read report » When combined, the 11 public safety activity types we reviewedincluding dog bite investigations, dog-on-dog attacks, police assistance, and morepit bulls consumed over 5 times more animal control resources than the next closest breed. Review: Five Dog Bite Fatalities Between 2017-2022 Unreported by Media United States Review: Three Dog Bite Fatalities Between 2022-2023 Unreported by Media United States Breed identification 2023 Fatal Dog Attack Breed Identification Photographs United States Read report » In 2023, 64% of the dog bite fatalities recorded by our nonprofit had some form of a breed identification photograph. We analyze 2023 breed identification images collected over an 11-year period (2013 to 2023) and summarize each related death. 2022 Fatal Dog Attack Breed Identification Photographs - DogsBite.org United States 2021 Fatal Dog Attack Breed Identification Photographs - DogsBite.org United States Dog bite studies and statistics DogsBite.org is a comprehensive resource containing the foremost studies and statistics regarding dog bite injuries, pit bull injuries, dog bite fatalities, dangerous dog breed ownership and more. DogsBite blog Our popular blog tracks serious and fatal dog attacks and dangerous dog law trends across the country. We also track world trends . Fatal dog maulings, mainly inflicted by pit bulls, occur on every continent. Read the blog » Dog bite statistics View studies from medical researchers, public health agencies and a 13-year dog bite fatality report by DogsBite.org. Also, view a collection of quick statistics and our annual dog bite-related fatality statistics. Dog bite statistics » 2021 Covid Impact Report 2020 Covid Impact Report 2019 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics 2018 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics 2017 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics 2016 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics 2015 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics See more years Dangerous dog breeds and legislation These two sections of the website highlight the most dangerous dog breeds, pit bulls, rottweilers and fighting breed derivatives, and the types of breed-specific laws cities adopt to regulate them. Dangerous dogs Pit bull terriers were selectively bred for dogfighting . This is why pit bulls don’t let go once they bite. Learn about other fighting breeds , pit bull owners, the false myths they spread and the danger of adopting a pit bull. Dangerous dogs » Which Breeds Are They? Pit Bull FAQ Pit Bull Myths Pit Bull Owners Dog Attack Videos Vicious Dog Hearings Legislating dogs Many cities have adopted successful breed-specific laws. 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