The Australian Companion Animal Council has estimated more than 100,000 people in Australia are attacked by dogs each year, with around 12,000–14,000 of them requiring medical treatment for injuries, and around 10% of those hospitalised.
Pitbulls came in at number one for the breed responsible for the most dog bites, at 10.3 per cent. They're believed to have a predisposition to violent behaviour, thanks to their history of being used as fighting dogs.
The age-adjusted rate for dog-related injury for males was 12.1 per 100,000 population and that for females was 10.4 per 100,000. Rates were highest among young children, particularly those aged under 5 years, and among those aged 80 years and over.
Nationally, there have been at least 33 dog attack deaths in Australia since 1979, but apart from the dog that killed Ayen Chol, only one other dog has been described as a pit bull cross.
Statistics show that the highest dog attacks by breed are from Pit Bulls. Their natural aggression and high provocation rate from humans cause Pit Bulls to have the highest attack rate in the United States when compared to other dog breeds.
1. American Pit Bull Terrier. The American Pit Bull Terrier is considered one of the most dangerous dog breeds – both in the U.S. and internationally. They are a very aggressive breed and have been known to attack and kill people.
Pit Bull Terriers
Probably the most notorious breed on this list, the pit bull has a reputation for unpredictability and aggression, even against its owner or his family.
Even the dogs that aren't killed are kept in appalling conditions with no access to food, water or shelter, and many dogs suffer horrific injuries and are left to die. It's estimated there are at least 150 illegal dog fighting rings in Australia, and that number could be much higher.
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Using the current U.S. population of approximately 332 million, we can determine that your odds of being bitten by a dog are roughly 1 in 70 to 1 in 73 (depending on which CDC number you use).
Especially in danger of being stolen are pedigree dogs and popular breeds such as French bulldogs, Dachshund and Pugs. These dogs are stolen either for resale due to the high prices they fetch online or for breeding purposes so the puppies can be sold on for substantial profits.
Don't put your hand near the fighting or attacking dogs' mouths, or touch the dogs where they could easily turn around and bite you. Do not grab collars. If the dog bites you and isn't letting go, move your arm or body part into the dog's mouth, rather than trying to pull it out.
Stay calm and avoid eye contact. Move away (out of their space) as calmly and slowly as possible. If a dog is attacking in full flight, best to stay upright, remain still and call for help. If you have time, placing something between you and them (a clipboard, jacket, wheelie bin) can help.
Pit bull terriers have been banned from importation into Australia for over 15 years but there are some living in Australia from before the ban. There are also many cross-breed dogs that look similar to pit bull terriers. Cross-breed dogs are not declared restricted breed dogs in Tasmania.
Several factors related to the pandemic could be attributed to a rise in dog bite attacks, including many people getting dogs not suited to them or their lifestyle, or simply not training and socialising their canine properly – especially new owners with little knowledge or experience of keeping a dog.
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Ischaemic heart disease was the leading single cause of deaths in Australia, responsible for 17,331 deaths in 2021, about one in 10 of total deaths that year. Males were more prone to the disease, accounting for 10,371 (59.8%) of the deaths compared to 6,960 (40.2%) for females.
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It's better to prevent fights than to intervene when one occurs. Read each dog's body language and calmly separate them before things escalate. Obedience training and behavioral work are important in maintaining a peaceful household.
One clear fact however, is that both male and female dogs have the potential for aggression. Male dogs are likely to view aggression as a social order factor. Female dogs who are less likely to exhibit threatening or territorial qualities, would when aggressive, potentially cause more harm.
With people at home more - even after lockdown ended - a dog might have lost the safe space it retreated to when stressed, potentially leading to more frustration and anxiety. Opportunities for socialising dogs were also lost. The demand for puppies in lockdown led to poor breeding, Ms Bescoby said.
Labrador Retrievers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Newfoundlands are among the safest dog breeds that are least likely to bite, new research has found. While any dog can nip, these breeds are known for their particularly sweet-tempered spirit as long as they are treated right.
There's a new top dog in town. For the first time in 31 years, the Labrador Retriever has been unseated as the most popular dog breed in the US, according to the American Kennel Club's 2022 registration statistics. In its place sits the cute and compact French Bulldog.