Pitbull Attacks

Pit Bull is a term commonly used to describe several breeds of Dog in the Molsso family that were historically used for dog fighting. These dogs were the notorious junk yard dogs or ware house dogs in the first half of the century. They helped keep unwanted people and other animals of these areas. Pit bull is a breed of dogs that is know for being a more hustle dog. A comprehensive study by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that the pit bull breeds are the breed most often involved in fatal dog attacks in the U.S.A. Out of 238 dog bite deaths for which the breed was known from 1979 to 1998, 66 were caused by pit bull attacks (over 20%), more than any other breed. They usually don't kill but they are more know for mauling there victims. They were not commonly found in homes. Since this breed of dogs are found more in the home there have been more attacks. Some country prohibit certain breads of pit bulls. In the US: Restrictions on or the prohibition of ownership of American Pit Bull Terrier in some municipalities. Restrictions on the availability of homeowners insurance for owners of many breeds, including American pit bull terrier, Rottweiler Dobermann, Akitas, in some areas.