Originally posted by Proper Knob
I'm not commenting on a perceived media bias, but the stats for dog bites and killing of humans shows that pit bulls are the predominate breed -
http://www.dogsbite.org/newsroom-release-dog-bite-fatality-study-042209.htm
The report shows that 19 dog breeds contributed to 88 fatalities. Pit bulls accounted for 59% of these deaths, the second leading breed, rottweilers, accounted for 14%.
That is because the dog breeds that do the most damage can lead to fatalities. Nobody will dispute the strength of the pit bull. I do dispute the frequency of biting though. Pit bulls do not bite very often compared to other breeds.
Here is an except from the link below:
The dog groomers I spoke to said most of the bites they see are from Schnauzers, Cocker Spaniels, Westies, Scotties, and Dachshunds. (see related link on Three Most Aggressive Breeds below)
Next I polled a number of veterinarians. One veterinarian said "Give me a so-called vicious Pit Bull over a Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, or even a Lab any day!! These are the breeds I have the most problem with." Another vet concurred saying that she never once encountered a vicious Pit bull yet had problems all the time with Cocker Spaniels and Yorkshire Terriers.
http://www.thedogplace.org/Family-Dog/Dog-Bite-Stats-Dokken.htm