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Some dogs don't let go. | DogsBite.org is a public education website Search SEARCH home about us make 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 2020 fatalities 2019 fatalities 2018 fatalities 2017 fatalities see more years fatality citations » collection method 2020 citations 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 preemption map fighting preemption preemption deaths military policies constitutionality appellate decisions 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 about us » | Make a donation today » Dog bite victims Ronin Waldroup Cameron Hatfield Jacqueline Downs Zachary Willis Victims of severe dog attacks often suffer acute damage , which may require $250,000 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. Fatal & nonfatal statistics 2020 Fatal Dog Attack Breed Identification Photographs United States Read report » Of the 46 dog bite fatalities recorded in 2020, 61% (28) had some form of breed identification photograph. Our nonprofit was responsible for capturing 79% of them. Pit bulls and their mixes represent 71% of all images collected in 2020. 2019 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Statistics -Discussion Notes, Charts & Graphs United States Aurora Dog Bite Statistics & Intake Data Over a 3-Year Period (2017-2019) Aurora, Colorado Special reports Analysis: DOT Final Rule Drops Emotional Support Animals & More United States Read report » In December 2020, the Department of Transportation eliminated emotional support animals from the definition of a service animal. In our ninth special report about flying by air with service animals, we examine the Department's final rule. Traveling by Air with Service Animals - Public Comments from DogsBite.org United States 125 Behavior Terms for Shelter Dogs Decoded that Mask Aggression in Dogs 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 » 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 2014 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics 2013 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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Learn more about us » subscribe | Learn more Follow DogsBite Donate to DogsBite.org » special reports More » 2020 Edition: 125 Behavior Terms for Shelter Dogs Decoded that Mask Aggression in Dogs 2019 U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from the 15-Year Data Set (2005-2019) Unmasking a Con: How a Pit Bull Activist Rose to Fame in the No-Kill Community while Killing Dogs Traveling by Air with Service Animals - Public Comments to the Department of Transportation Why Breed Matters in Service Dogs and Why Pit Bull Service Dogs are a Bad Idea Who Can Identify a Pit Bull? 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