Another interresting Anti BSL article/crosspost

[Sara]

Interresting stats!

"Thanks to Glen Bui from the ACF for doing this research
American Canine Foundation

I have been able to obtain statistics on the American Pit Bull Terrier from AKC / A.D.B.A. / UKC for registrations on Pit Bulls. For the other breeds I used AKC/UKC statistics. “

“The percentages below show us the percentage of the breed involved in fatal
attacks v. the population of the breed, for the last 30 years in the USA.

Apx. 240,000 - 12 Fatal Attacks Chow Chow .005%

Apx 800,000 - 67 Fatal Attacks German Shepherds .008375%

Apx. 960,000 - 70 Fatal Attacks Rottweiler .00729%

Apx. 128,000 - 18 Fatal Attacks Great Dane .01416%

Apx. 114,000 - 14 Fatal Attacks Doberman .012288%

Apx. 72,000 - 10 Fatal Attacks St Bernard .0139%

Apx 5,000,000- 60 Fatal Attacks American Pit Bull Terrier .0012%

There have been over 400 fatal dog attacks since 1970 involving 30 different breeds. The majority were caused from unattended children that became victims. 268 fatal attacks occurred from negligence by parents of children up to the age of 7 years old. When taking into account all the circumstances involving fatal attacks there is no rational basis to ban or restrict a specific breed of dog. “

Please Note: There are 4000 registered basenji's in the USA, and there have been 4 deaths by this breed.

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