Pit bull are more likely to bite people than any other breed of dog.
Reports from cities across the U.S. show that pit bulls have consistently bitten people at least twice as much as the next highest type of dog, and as much as 5 times more in Pinellas County, Florida; 8 times more in Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon; and 10 times more in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Pit bulls not only have the highest bite numbers on their own, but compared with the total numbers of dogs registered for each breed, they have disproportionately higher percentages of attacks. With an increase in pit bull attacks of 830% in the past 7 years, pit bulls are one of the biggest public safety issues in America today.
Please link to your state to see attack reports, deaths by state, and links to cities and counties with breed-specific bans. State statistics were primarily gathered from the DogsBite.org post, “Pit Bulls Lead ‘Bite’ Counts Across U.S. Cities and Counties”
ALABAMA
Birmingham, Alabama
In 2014, according to data from the Alabama Department of Public Health, there were 6,870 total attacks in Birmingham with 3,404 attacks by unknown dogs. 1,040 attacks were attributed to “pit bull mix” dogs — over 3 times more than 316 attacks by Labradors and 239 by German shepherds.
http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2015/08/homewood_considers_ordinance_t.html#incart_related_stories
Dangerous dog ordinances in Alabama:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-alabama.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in Alabama 2010-2016:
04/06/14 John Harvard, 5, Riverside, AL – Killed by neighbor’s 8-month-old pit bull in yard
05/03/14 Katie Morrison, 20, Smiths Station, AL – Killed by friend’s three pit bulls in yard
ALASKA
Dangerous dog ordinances in Alaska:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-alaska.php
ARIZONA
Maricopa County, Arizona
In March 2011, field manager Al Aguinaga of Maricopa County Animal Care told KPHO that pit bulls are the number one biting breed in the county – inflicting 12% of all reported dog bites – followed by German shepherds and chihuahuas. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Pima County, Arizona
Dog bite statistics from Pima County Animal Control 2007-2011 showed pit bulls led all biting incidents with 848 bites, followed by German shepherds with 633, Labs with 496, Chihuahuas with 361 and Chows with 231 bites. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Deaths by pit bulls in Arizona 2010-2016:
07/14/16 Kayden Begay, 3, Seba Dalkai, AZ – Killed by neighbor’s 5 pit bulls in grandparent’s field
03/14/14 Nancy Newberry, 77, Phoenix, AZ – Killed by daughter’s pit bull in family home
09/22/13 Daniel Teubner, 2 years old, AZ – Killed by babysitter’s three pit bull-mixes
05/12/12 Maryann Hanula, 73, Surprise, AZ – Killed by neighbor’s 2 pit bulls in her yard
08/23/11 Michael Cook, 61, Tucson, AZ – Killed by his pet pit bull
ARKANSAS
Jonesboro, Arkansas
In February 2016, Region 8 News looked into the amount of animal attacks within Jonesboro over the past three years to see what breed ranked the highest. According to Jonesboro Police and Animal Control records there were about 70 attacks by pit bull or pit bull mixes. Labrador retrievers were second with 16 attacks, followed by boxers and German shepherds with 4 each.
http://www.kait8.com/story/31157084/region-8-investigates-the-bully-or-the-breed#WNPoll151288
View cities with breed-specific legilsation on a map (2016)
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zWEAXJo2HYDY.kfrUuR6h0Mn0
Springdale, Arkansas
In 2009 the mayor of Springdale, Doug Sprouse, said that over 50% of the bites reported over the previous two years were by pit bulls. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Arkansas:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-arkansas.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in Arkansas 2010-2016:
02/04/15 Fredrick Crutchfield, 63, Coal Hill, AR – Killed by stepson’s pit bulls
03/21/15 De’Trick Johnson, 36, Pine Bluff, AR – Killed by pack of 7 pit bulls on street
09/26/14 Alice Payne, 75, Cave City, AR – Killed by her pet pit bull in home
11/08/13 Levi Watson, 4 years old, AR – Killed by mother’s friend’s three pit bulls
11/17/13 Joan Kappen, 75, AR – Killed by neighbor’s bullmastiff-pit bull mix on street
09/27/12 Deborah Roberts, 45, Jefferson Co., AR – Killed by her 2 pet pit bulls in home
CALIFORNIA
Bakersfield, California
Between 2007-2009, pit bulls had 389 bites, almost three times as many as German shepherds with 140 bites. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
San Bernardino County, California
Of the 686 reported biting incidents in the county in the 2008-09 fiscal year, 137 involved pit bulls (20%). For more information, see Dogsbite.org
San Diego County, California
In 2014, out of 7,600 bite reports between July 2011 and June 2014, pit bulls had the most bites, a total of 851 during the 3-year period, followed by German shepherds with 349 (less than half as many as pit bulls). For more information, see Dogsbite.org
San Francisco, California
In July 2005, according to Animal Care and Control department records, pit bulls and their mixes accounted for 27% of reported dog bites since 2003, even though they accounted for only 6% of licensed dogs. 169 bites were attributed to pit bulls, with German Shepherds at 69 bites and Labradors at 58. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in California:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-california.php
https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/060201o.aspx
Deaths by pit bulls in California 2010-2016:
06/27/16 Susie Kirby, 3 days old, Fresno, CA – Killed by uncle’s 2 pit bull-shar pei mixes in her home
06/04/16 Earl Stephens Jr., 43, Stockton, CA – Killed by friend’s pit bull in friend’s yard
04/21/16 Sebastian Caban, 3 days old, Mira Mesa, CA – Killed by family pit bull-mix in home
01/03/16 Tyler Trammell-Huston, 9, Linda, CA – Killed by his sister’s 3 pit bulls in her home
12/16/15 Maria Torres, 57, Gridley, CA – Killed by her 2 pet pit bulls in her home
09/08/15 Emilio Rios Sr., 65, North Shore, CA – Killed by 2 pit bulls while watering his plants
10/15/14 Juan Fernandez, 59, Modesto, CA – Killed by neighbor’s pit bulls in his own yard
02/08/13 Elsie Grace, 91 years old, CA – Killed by her son’s two pit bulls
04/11/13 Claudia Gallardo, 38 years old, CA – Killed by a property owner’s pit bull
05/09/13 Pamela Devitt, 63 years old, CA – Killed by a pack of loose pit bulls
06/17/13 Nephi Selu, 6 years old, CA – Killed by uncle’s pit bull-mix
09/23/13 Samuel Zamudio, 2 years old, CA – Killed by up to five pit bull-mixes (uncle’s)
04/04/12 Diane Jansen, 59, Escondido, CA – Killed by pit bull while delivering mail
06/14/12 Tyzhel McWilliams, 8 mo., Lemon Grove, CA – Killed by mother’s roommate’s pit bull
12/11/12 Esteban Alavez, 34, Fresno County, CA – Killed by neighbor’s 4 pit bulls in driveway
01/04/11 Linda Leal, 51, Colusa, CA – Killed by her pet pit bull-mix in her yard
03/06/11 Jennie Erquiaga, 47, San Bernardino, CA – Killed by her pet pit bull-mix
08/11/11 Darla Napora, 32, Pacifica, CA – Killed by her pet pit bull in home; she was pregnant
12/24/11 Emako Mendoza, 76, San Diego, CA – Killed by her neighbor’s 2 pit bulls in her yard
01/09/10 Omar Martinez, 3, Apple Valley, CA – Killed by his family’s pet pit bull in backyard
05/28/10 Nathan Aguirre, 2, San Bernardino, CA – Killed by family’s pet pit bull in yard
07/22/10 Jacob Bisbee, 2, Concord, CA – Killed by his step-grandfather’s 3 pit bulls in garage
08/22/10 Jerry Yates, 69, Mountain Ranch, CA – Killed by 2 pit bulls on his property (tenant’s dogs)
11/02/10 Christina Casey, 53, Moreno Valley, CA – Killed by her neighbor’s 2 pit bull-mixes in her yard
12/05/10 Edward Mitchell, 67, Murrieta, CA – Killed by his nephew’s pet pit bull in backyard
COLORADO
El Paso County, Colorado
In May 2008, Pikes Peak Region Humane Society reported that “Pit bulls and pit bull mixes have accounted for more dog bites than any other breed in El Paso County this year. They were involved in 216 bites, about 18% of the 1,381 attacks reported. Labrador retrievers were second on the list, with 157 attacks, and German shepherds were third, with 93 bites.” For more information, see dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Colorado
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in Colorado 2010-2016:
08/29/16 Susan Shawl, 60, Conifer, CO – Killed by 2 family pit bulls in her home
CONNECTICUT
Deaths by pit bulls in Connecticut 2010-2016:
06/27/16 Jocelyn Winfrey, 53, New Haven, CT – Killed by friend’s pit bulls at his home
05/25/14 Rita Pepe, 93, Branford, CT – Killed by loose pit bull-mix on walk
09/30/11 Nevaeh Bryant, 20 months old, West Haven, CT – Killed by 3 family pit bulls (aunt’s)
DELAWARE
Wilmington, Delaware
According to the Delaware Division of Public Health, from January 2008 to October 2011 there were 5,156 biting incidents. Pit bulls led with 1,003 bites, more than twice as many as Labs with 479 bites and 2.5 times as many as German shepherds with 401 bites. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Delaware:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-delaware.php
Deaths by pit bulls in Delaware 2010-2015:
05/07/14 Kassii Haith, 4, Felton, DE – Killed by family friend’s three pit bulls
FLORIDA
Broward County, Florida
Between 2005 to 2008, the pit bull/American Staffordshire terrier had 618 biting incidents in Broward County with 323 inflicted on humans and 296 on the county’s pet and livestock population. Labs produced less than half as many biting incidents (151) with 98 inflicted on humans and 53 on animals. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Palm Beach County, Florida
In 2013, the Sun Sentinel reported that pit bulls and pit bull mixes inflicted 330 bites, almost three times as many as Labs or German Shepherds.
Hillsborough County
In 2009, data from the Hillsborough Department of Animal Services showed that 103 different dog breeds were responsible for the bites. Pit bulls topped the chart with 371 incidents (15% of all bites during the period). Labs followed with less than half of this amount with 151 incidents (6%). German shepherds ranked 3rd with 105 incidents (4%). Chows ranked 4th with 80 (3%). For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Lake County, Florida
In March 2009, Marjorie Boyd, the director of Lake County Animal Services, said, “Pit bulls lead all breeds of dogs and cats in bite incidents the county has investigated in the past two years.” According to Boyd, pit bulls represented 12.7% of bite cases in 2007, 12.5% in 2008 and 18% of cases by March of 2009. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Pinellas County, Florida
In 2009, pit bulls accounted for over 19% of the bites (235). The registered population of pit bulls produced 1 bite incident per every 15.6 pit bulls. The next highest number of bites was attributed to Labs, which represent 9% of the dog population (11,000) and accounted for 11.5% of the bites (142). The registered population of Labs only produced 1 bite incident per every 77.5 Labs. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Florida:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-florida.php
Deaths by pit bulls in Florida 2010-2016:
03/31/16 Sonda Tyson, 66, Leesburg, FL – Killed by her pet pit bull-mix in her home
11/08/15 Amiyah Dunston, 9, Elmont, NY – Killed by pit bull while playing in friend’s yard
09/22/15 Carmen Reigada, 91, Miami-Dade, FL – Killed by family dogs in home, Ambull (pit bull)
01/19/15 Declan Moss, 18 mo., Brooksville, FL – Killed by 2 family pit bull mixes on porch
08/13/14 Javon Dade, 4, Goulds, FL – Killed by father’s pit bulls in yard
08/05/14 Joel Chirieleison, 6, Fanning Springs, FL – Killed by two family pit bulls in yard
07/19/14 Logan Shepard, 4, Riverview, FL – Killed by uncle’s two pit bulls in yard
04/30/14 Jessica Dawn Norman, 33, Sebring, FL – Killed by three loose pit bulls in her pasture
04/07/13 Tyler Jett, 7 years old, FL – Killed by his neighbor’s two pit bull-mix dogs
06/15/11 Roy McSweeney, 74, Putman County, FL – Killed by neighbor’s 2 pit bulls while gardening
10/24/10 Justin Valentin, 4 days old, Jacksonville, FL – Killed by family pet pit bull in home
04/14/10 Thomas Carter Jr., 7 days old, New Port Richey, FL – Killed by parents’ pit bull-mix
GEORGIA
Richmond County, Georgia
In 2009, Richmond County had 139 complaints of animal bites with 26 (19%) of them involving pit bulls. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Georgia:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-georgia.php
Deaths by pit bulls in Georgia 2010-2016:
08/01/16 Michelle Wilcox, 30, Screven Co., GA – Killed by her boyfriend’s pit bull in his home
03/27/13 Monica Laminack, 21 months old, GA – Killed by her family’s pet pit bulls
04/24/13 Beau Rutledge, 2 years old, GA – Killed by his family’s pet pit bull
08/12/12 Rebecca Carey, 23, Decatur, GA – Killed by her own rescue pit bulls in her home
12/08/11 Misti Wyno, 40, Valdosta, GA – Killed by her neighbor’s pit bull
02/23/10 “Baby Doe” Garrett, 5 days old, Conyers, GA – Killed by family pit bull in home
08/19/10 Tracey Payne, 46, Macon, GA – Killed by 3 pit bulls near her home
HAWAII
Dangerous dog ordinances in Hawaii:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-hawaii.php
Deaths by pit bulls in Hawaii 2010-2016:
07/29/16 Crisencio Aliado, 52, Kalihi, HI – Killed by 2 pit bull mixes from nearby warehouse
IDAHO
Dangerous dog ordinances in Idaho:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-idaho.php
ILLINOIS
Chicago, Illinois
Of the total dog and cat bites recorded in 2012 by the city’s Commission on Animal Care and Control, pit bulls and their mixes had 44.3% of all bites – up 4% from the previous year. In 2006, pit bulls were responsible for 26.5% of all bites; in 2008, this grew to 31.2%; in 2010, up to 39.2%; in 2011 39.81%; and in 2012, 44.3%. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Illinois:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-illinois.php
Information and statistics about pit bull attacks in Illinois at http://pitbullattacksinillinois.blogspot.ca/
Deaths by pit bulls in Illinois 2010-2016:
05/25/15 James Nevils III, 5, Chicago, IL – Killed by cousin’s pit bull
01/17/14 Kara Hartrich, 4, Bloomington, IL – Killed by family’s three pit bulls in home
03/02/13 Ryan Maxwell, 7 years old, IL – Killed by a pit bull while visiting family friends
12/08/13 Jah’niyah White, 2, IL – Killed by grandfather’s two pit bulls
08/16/12 Charles Hagerman, 44, Chicago, IL – Killed by his stepson’s pit bulls in his home
12/06/11 Tonia Parks, 39, Rockford, IL – Killed by one of her pet pit bulls in home
01/17/10 Johnny Wilson, 56, Chicago, IL – Killed by his daughter’s 6 pit bulls
08/25/10 Jason Walter, 7, Marshall County, IL – Killed by 3 pit bulls in driveway of mother’s boyfriend
INDIANA
Fort Wayne, Indiana
In May 2013, The Journal Gazette published dog bite statistical data from Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control. During 2012, 709 biting incidents were reported (human and animal victims). Pit bulls racked up 242 bites or 34.1% of all biting incidents — five times as many as German Shepherds with 51 bites.
For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Indianapolis, Indiana
In February 2009, The Indianapolis Star reported that pit bull bites were at a record high with 282 in 2008, an increase of 33 percent from the previous year and about three times the total from 2006. The Marion County Dog Bite Database shows that pit bulls produced 490 biting incidents – more than 3 times as many as Labs.
Research by Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Indiana:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-indiana.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in INDIANA 2010-2016:
12/25/14 Edward Cahill, 40, Portage, IN – Killed by his pet pit bull in home
12/03/11 Joseph Hines, 58, Burnettsville, IN – Killed by his pet pit bull
06/03/10 Savannah Gragg, 9, Kokomo, IN – Killed by family pet pit bull in home
IOWA
Des Moines, Iowa
The fist six months of data from 2014 showed that pit bulls were responsible for 27 biting incidents, more than any other breed, out of 150 incidents. Labs followed with 14. However, there are 1,831 licensed Labs compared with 466 licensed pit bulls, according to licensing data. “We have more bites by a pit bull than a Lab and there are four times as many Labs in the city,” Reindl said.
For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Iowa:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-iowa.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in Iowa 2010-2016:
01/22/15 Malaki Mildward, 7, College Springs, IA – Killed by 2 family pit bull/bulldog puppies (9 mo.)
04/23/13 Jordyn Arndt, 4 years old, IA – Killed by her babysitter’s pit bull
KANSAS
Wichita, Kansas
In January 2009, the Wichita Department of Environmental Services released figures based upon the Wichita Animal Control department’s investigation of 733 dog bites in 2008. In a 1-year period, 95% of police encounters with aggressive dogs were pit bulls. The report also showed that the percentage of pit bull encounters had increased from 66% in 2004 to 95% in 2008. Subsequently, four months after the release of this data, the City of Wichita enacted a mandatory pit bull sterilization law.
55% of all dogs deemed dangerous were pit bulls (41 pit bull dogs deemed dangerous).
34% of attacks and bites involved pit bull dogs (246 pit bull attacks/bites).
23% of dog complaints involved pit bull dogs (2,523 complaints involved pit bull dogs).
“Wichita Pit Bull Dogs in 2008,” Wichita Department of Environmental Services, January 2009 For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Kansas:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-kansas.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in Kansas 2010-2016:
09/24/16 Piper Dunbar, 2, Topeka, KS – Killed by 2 family friend’s pit bulls in family’s fenced yard
12/13/12 Savannah Edwards, 2, Shawnee County, KS – Killed by rescue pit bull at relative’s home
KENTUCKY
Dangerous dog ordinances in Kentucky:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-kansas.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
LOUISIANA
Dangerous dog ordinances in Louisiana:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-louisiana.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in Louisiana 2010-2016:
03/25/14 Mia DeRouen, 4, Houma, LA – Killed by family pit bull in home
MAINE
Dangerous dog ordinances in Maine:
The state of Maine prohibits breed-specific legislation. Each municipality is empowered to adopt or retain more stringent ordinances, laws or regulations related to animal services, except that municipalities may not adopt breed-specific ordinances, laws or regulations. For more information, see http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/7/title7sec3950.html
Deaths by pit bulls in Maine 2010-2016:
06/04/16 Hunter Bragg, 7, Corinna, ME – Killed by pit bull while playing in friend’s yard
MARYLAND
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
In 2011, Severna Park Patch reported that from 2009 to 2010, there were 233 incidents involving pit bull attacks against people and dogs in Anne Arundel County. In that same period, the next closest breeds, German shepherds and Labs, caused just 93 incidents combined.
For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Maryland:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-maryland.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in Maryland 2010-2016:
01/07/15 Eugene W. Smith, 87, Frederick, MD – Killed by his pet pit bull in home
11/01/13 Terry Douglass, 56 years old (woman), MD – Killed by own pit bull
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston, Massachusetts
Between January 2012 and June 2014, of 661 reported bites, 150 were caused by pit bulls and 30 from pit bull mixes, making over 25% of the bites coming from pit bull breeds, despite the fact that pit bulls make up only a little over 3% of the entire dog population of Boston. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Lynn, Massachusetts
51 biting incidents were reported in the city in 2010 – 29 involving pit bulls (57%). For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Worcester, Massachusetts
In July 2010, Councilor William Eddy said that over the past three years, pit bulls caused 25% of all biting incidents even though pit bulls only comprised 2% of the dogs licensed by the city. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Massachusetts:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-massachusetts.php
MICHIGAN
Muskegon County, Michigan
In July 2011, records from the Muskegon County Health Department showed that pit bulls were responsible for more biting incidents than any other dog breed for the past three years. In 2009, pit bulls produced 59 bites; in 2010, 75 bites; and in the first six months of 2011 already produced 41 bites. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Royal Oaks, Michigan
In September 2011, according to a report provided by City Manager Don Johnson on the 5,311 licensed dogs in Royal Oak, “Pit bulls account for only 1.7% of licensed dogs in Royal Oak but were responsible for about 35% of reported dog bite incidents this year.” For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Michigan:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-michigan.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in Michigan 2010-2016:
07/16/16 Elizabeth Rivera, 71, Detroit, MI – Killed by family pit bull in her home
12/02/15 Xavier Strickland, 4, Detroit, MI – Killed by neighbor’s pit bull mixes, walking with mother
12/03/15 Rebecca Hardy, 22, Port Huron, MI – Killed by pit bull and pit bull-husky mix in yard
10/04/12 Tarilyn Bowles, 3 weeks old, Detroit, MI – Killed by family pit bull in home
02/19/11 Darius Tillman, 15 days old, Kalamazoo, MI – Killed by family pit bull in home
MISSISSIPPI
Dangerous dog ordinances in Mississippi:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-mississippi.php
Deaths by pit bulls in Mississippi 2010-2016:
03/31/14 Christopher Malone, 3, Thornton, MS – Killed by two family pit bulls in yard
09/21/14 David Glass, Sr., 51, Benton County, MS – Killed by three loose pit bulls near highway
01/26/11 Ronnie Waldo, 51, Randolph, MS – Killed by his neighbor’s 3 pit bulls in yard
02/12/10 Anastasia Bingham, 5, Terry, MS – Killed by neighbor’s pit bull while playing in snow
MISSOURI
Dangerous dog ordinances in Missouri:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-missouri.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in Missouri 2010-2016:
05/09/16 Adonis Reddick, 45, Spanish Lake, MO — Killed by 2 pet pit bulls in home
08/09/14 Deriah Solem, 22 mo., St. Charles County, MO – Killed by family pit bull mix in home
10/13/10 John Reynolds, 84, Williamsburg, MO – Killed by his son’s pit bulls in dog pen
MONTANA
Dangerous dog ordinances in Montana:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-montana.php
NEBRASKA
Lincoln, Nebraska
In June 2009, Lincoln Animal Control data showed that 1 out of every 14 pit bulls in Lincoln was a biter compared to 1 out of 142 Labs – more than 10 times the number of bites. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Nebraska:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-nebraska.php
NEVADA
Clark County, Nevada
In May 2010, Clark County published biting incidents by breed for the 7-year period from 2003 to 2009, showing that of the 6,798 reported incidents, pit bulls were responsible for 1,474 (22%). The next closest breed was the German shepherd with 671 (10%) incidents. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Las Vegas, Nevada
2011 dog bite statistics for the City of Las Vegas showed there were 364 reports of bites by pit bulls” – more than three times as many as the next highest breed, Chihuahuas, with 122 bite reports. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Deaths by pit bulls in Nevada 2010-2016:
08/17/16 Derion Stevenson, 9, Las Vegas, NV – Killed by friend’s family’s pit bull while visiting friend
04/14/15 Kenneth Ford, 79, Pahrump, NV – Killed by neighbor’s three pit bulls
06/27/12 Kevin Latz, 50, Reno, NV – Killed by friend’s pit bull during barbecue gathering
NEW JERSEY
Dangerous dog ordinances in New Jersey:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-new-jersey.php
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NEW MEXICO
Deaths by pit bulls in New Mexico 2010-2016:
12/13/13 Michal Nelson, 41, NM – Killed by 1 of her 12 pit bulls
05/02/12 Clifford Wright, 74, Santa Fe, NM – Killed by his pet pit bull in front yard
05/08/12 Jazilyn Mesa, 15 mo. old, Las Cruces, NM – Killed by her father’s pit bull in yard
04/24/11 Margaret Salcedo, 48, Truth or Consequences, NM – Killed by 4 pit bulls while on a walk
NEW YORK
New York City, New York
In February 2012, data showed that pit bulls were responsible for nearly 25% of all dog bites. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in New York
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-new-york.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in New York 2010-2016:
11/15/15 Carter Hartle, 11 months, Marshall, NY – Killed by family pit bull/shar pei-mix in home
11/08/15 Amiyah Dunston, 9, NY – Killed by pit bull while playing in friend’s yard
NORTH CAROLINA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
In August 2009, it was reported that pit bull bites were up 20% in Mecklenburg County. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control, in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, pit bulls represented 208 bites. Labs were second with 152, followed by German shepherds and Chows. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Multiple Counties, North Carolina
In 2011 in Pitt County, there were around 250 dog bites, 41 by pit bulls. In Onslow County there were 334 dog bites, 55 by pit bulls. Craven County had 211 dog bites, 37 by pit bulls. Lenoir County reported 69 dog bites involving people, 14 by pit bulls. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in North Carolina
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-north-carolina.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in North Carolina 2010-2016:
03/28/16 Bessie Flowers, 86, Charlotte, NC – Killed by daughter’s 2 pit bulls in daughter’s home
02/10/16 Suzanne Story, 36, Perquimans County, NC – Killed by her pet pit bull-mix in home
01/24/16 Talen West, 7, Lumberton, NC – Killed by neighbor’s pit bull while playing in the woods
07/07/15 Joshua Strother, 6, Henderson, NC – Killed by grandparents’ neighbor’s rescue pit bull
08/24/15 Cathy Wheatcraft, 48, Cooleemee, NC – Killed by neighbor’s pit bull in her yard
02/24/14 Braelynn Rayne Coulter, 3, High Point, NC – Killed by family pit bull in home
11/02/14 Alemeaner Dial, 83, Rowland, NC – Killed on porch by granddaughter’s 4 pit bulls
11/04/13 Katherine Atkins, 25 years old, NC – Killed by boyfriend’s two pit bulls
05/26/12 Eugene Cameron, 65, Roxboro, NC – Killed by neighbor’s dog in his carport
09/11/12 James Hudson, 10 months, Hertford, NC – Killed by grandparents’ pit bull in home
10/02/12 Mary Jo Hunt, 53, Pembroke, NC – Killed by her 7 rescued pit bulls in her home
01/12/11 Makayla Woodard, 5, Waxhaw, NC – Killed by her neighbor’s 2 pit bulls in her yard
NORTH DAKOTA
Dangerous dog ordinances in North Dakota
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-north-dakota.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
OHIO
Canton, Ohio
From January 1, 2005 to September 2008, pit bulls led biting incidents with 89 bites. German shepherds (including police dogs) followed with 68, mixed breeds with 50 and rottweilers with 33. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio
Of the 736 total reported dog biting incidents between June 28, 2010 to June 28, 2011, pit bulls were responsible for 16% (117 bites). The next closest breed, “mix,” was responsible for 64 bites and Lab-mixes with 46. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Franklin County, Ohio
In Franklin County, 126 of the 333 dog bites (38%) reported last year were attributed to a pit bull.
Statehouse Report by County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO), April 16, 2010. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Hamilton (Butler County), Ohio
From 2001 to July 2009, pit bulls had 157 biting incidents, representing 19% of all dog bites. The closest follower was “mixed,” with 133 incidents (16%). For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Toledo, Ohio
Of 380 total biting incidents in 2009, 65 were attributed to pit bulls or 17% of all bites, despite pit bulls accounting for less than 5% of the county’s dog population. Of the 150 bites listed as “serious” in 2009, pit bulls and their mixes accounted for 42 (28%). In 18 of the cases, the victims were under 18 years of age. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Ohio:
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-ohio.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation?page=1
Deaths by pit bulls in Ohio 2010-2016:
07/12/15 Annie Williams, 71, Shaker Heights, OH – Killed by pit bull as she got out of her car
07/20/14 Jonathon Quarles Jr, 7 months old, Dayton, OH – Killed by step-grandmother’s pit bull
08/04/14 Cindy Whisman, 59, Madison, OH – Killed by daughter’s pit bull mix in yard
05/17/12 Makayla Darnell, 3 days old, Monroe, OH – Killed by family pit bull-mix in home
07/11/12 Ronnel Brown, 40, Cincinnati, OH – Killed by pet pit bull in his homemixes
06/15/10 Michael Winters, 30, Henrietta Township, OH – Killed by his father’s 3 pit bull-
OKLAHOMA
Deaths by pit bulls in Oklahoma 2010-2016:
06/28/15 Jordon Collins-Tyson, 3, Lawton, OK – Killed by great-grandmother’s pit bull
07/24/15 Carolyn Sue Lamp, 67, Redbird, OK – Killed by 3 pit bulls, 1 Rottweiler on road
04/09/12 James Hurst, 92, Mead, OK – Killed by neighbor’s 2 pit bulls while gardening
09/26/12 Nellie Davis, 61, Oklahoma City, OK – Killed by granddaughter’s pet pit bull
04/22/11 Virgil Cantrell, 50, Ardmore, OK – Killed by friends’ pit bull on their porch
OREGON
Portland, Oregon
An analysis by The Oregonian/OregonLive of 3,940 Portland-area bite investigations since 2010 shows that authorities have implicated pit bulls in more attacks than any dog breed: 510. Labrador retrievers, despite being 5 times the pit bull population, were second at 427 bites.
http://projects.oregonlive.com/maps/dogs/bites/#Pit-Bull
Dangerous dog ordinances in Oregon
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-oregon.php
Deaths by pit bulls in Oregon 2010-2016:
09/27/13 Jordan Ryan, 5 years old, OR – Killed by babysitter’s pit bull
PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, Penysylvania
A five-year review of dog-bite injuries from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, published in 2009 in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, found that almost 51 percent of the attacks were from pit bulls, almost 9 percent were from Rottweilers and 6 percent were from mixes of those two breeds. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
In October 2010, Pittsburgh Animal Control records showed that pit bulls comprise 5.2% of the registered dogs. Of the 133 biting incidents reported to date in 2010, pit bulls made up 40%. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Pennsylvania
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-pennsylvania.php
Deaths by pit bulls in Pennsylvania 2010-2016:
02/22/15 TayLynn Devaugh, 2, West Mifflin, PA – Killed by family pit bull mix in aunt’s home
02/20/10 Christine Staab, 37, Philadelphia, PA – Killed by 1 of her mother’s 6 pet pit bulls in home
RHODE ISLAND
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
In 2006, pit bulls accounted for 32 percent of all the dog bite cases in Woonsocket. The number increased to 37 percent in 2007 and half in 2008. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Rhode Island
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-rhode-island.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
SOUTH CAROLINA
Dangerous dog ordinances in South Carolina
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-south-carolina.php
Deaths by pit bulls in South Carolina 2010-2016:
08/22/15 Porsche Nicole Cartee, 25, Spartanburg, SC – Killed by family pit bull in home
01/08/13 Betty Todd, 65 years old, SC – Killed by her son’s pet pit bull
05/12/13 Carlton Freeman, 80 years old, SC – Killed by four roaming pit bulls
06/25/13 Arianna Merrbach, 5 years old, SC – Killed by aunt’s chained pit bull-mix
03/04/10 Ethel Horton, 65, Lucknow, SC – Killed by her nephew’s 10-year-old pit bull
11/16/10 Justin Lane, 25, Latta, SC – Killed by his pet pit bull in home
SOUTH DAKOTA
Dangerous dog ordinances in South Dakota
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-south-dakota.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
TENNESSEE
Dyersburg, Tennessee
City records show there were 35 court cases involving dogs in 2008. Of the 35 cases, 29 of them involved pit bulls. There were also six dog bite cases and all of those were from pit bulls. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Memphis, Tennessee
City of Memphis records showed that there were 388 biting incidents in 2009. Of those, nearly half were inflicted by pit bulls. Other biters included German shepherds and Chows.
For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Tennessee
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-tennessee.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation
Deaths by pit bulls in Tennessee 2010-2016:
12/31/11 Mable McCallister, 84, Cleveland, TN – Killed by grandson’s pit bull
07/20/10 William Parker, 71, Memphis, TN – Killed by 2 loose pit bulls on walk to store
09/04/10 Mattie Daugherty, 85, Etowah, TN – Killed by her daughter’s pit bull in home
TEXAS
Texas Dog Bite Fatality Statistics
Between January 1, 2005 to February 17, 2013, 34 Texas dog bite fatalities were recorded, more fatalities than any other state. Pit bulls contributed to 76% (26) of these deaths.
Combined, pit bulls (26) and rottweilers (5), the second most lethal dog breed, accounted for 91% (31) of the total recorded deaths.
http://blog.dogsbite.org/2013/03/report-texas-dog-bite-fatalities-8-year-review.html
Houston, Texas
In 2014, more than one-third of the 1540 dog bites were by pit bulls (518). Pit bulls bit more than twice as much as the next breed, German Shepherds (253).
Lubbock, Texas
In November 2013, according to the city animal services department, nearly one-third of all dog bites in 2012 were attributed to pit bulls. In 2012, 84 of the 271 reports of dog bites were attributed to pit bulls (31%). At a distant second were Labs with 28. As of October 2013, 70 reports of dog bites were attributed to pit bulls followed by chihuahuas with 24; the disproportional trend continued in 2013. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Amarillo, Texas
In October 2011, Amarillo Animal Control statistics showed that pit bull bites were three times higher than those of any other single dog breed in the city. The breeds with the next-highest reports of bites were Labs and German shepherds, each with about 40 biting incidents, followed by boxers with 16 and rottweilers with 15. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
North Texas
In August 2008, The Dallas Morning News reported that one third (33%) of all dog bite incidents from July 2007 to July 2008 in Duncanville, Cedar Hill and Mesquite involved pit bulls. The next closest breeds were German shepherds (9.6%) followed by Labs (9%).
For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Victoria, Texas
In April 2012, pit bulls were responsible for 10 biting incidents, followed by Labs and chow-mixes each with 5. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Texas
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-texas.php
Deaths by pit bulls in Texas 2010-2016:
05/09/16 Antoinette Brown, 52, Dallas, TX – Killed by pit bull mixes on trail
04/19/15 Brayden Wilson, 2 mo. old, Dallas, TX – Killed by family pit bull in home
07/02/15 Norberto Legarda, 83, Pecos, TX – Killed by neighbors’s pit bulls in daughter’s yard
10/18/15 Tanner Smith, 5, Vidor, TX – Killed by family friend’s two pit bulls in yard
01/05/14 Christina Bell Burleson, 43, Houston, TX – Killed by two loose pit bulls on street
01/06/14 Betty Clark, 75, Canyon Lake, TX – Killed by neighbor’s two loose pit bulls on walk
02/17/14 Je’vaeh Mayes, 2, Temple, TX – Killed by family friend’s pit bull in own yard
03/31/14 Dorothy Hamilton, 85, Kaufman, TX – Killed by son’s two pit bulls, family home
04/11/14 Petra Aguirre, 83, San Antonio, TX – Killed by neighbor’s pit bull in her own yard
12/15/14 Rita Woodard, 64, Flour Bluff, TX – Killed by her 4 rescue pit bull mixes in her yard
01/19/13 Christian Gormanous, 4 years old, TX – Killed by his neighbor’s chained pit bull
02/16/13 Isaiah Aguilar, 2 years old, TX – Killed by his neighbor’s chained pit bull
08/30/13 Juan Campos, 96 years old, TX – Killed in his backyard by neighbor’s pit bulls
01/14/12 Jace Valdez, 16 mo. old, Magnolia, TX – Killed by grandparents’ pit bull in home
03/25/12 Kylar Johnson, 4, Victoria County, TX – Killed by neighbor’s pit bull
09/24/12 Rayden Bruce, 3 months, Burleson, TX – Killed by his father’s pet pit bull
09/04/11 Brayden McCollen, 2 weeks old, Cypress, TX – Killed by family pit bull-mix in home
10/03/11 Mya Maria Maeda, 11 days old, Amarillo, TX – Killed by family pit bull-mix in home
11/15/11 Edna Dyson, 71, Houston, TX – Killed by neighbor’s 2 pit bulls on her rental property
11/10/10 John Doe, 2, Henderson, TX – Kill by his grandfather’s pit bull in yard
UTAH
Ogden, Utah
In 2007-2008, pit bulls and their mixes have been responsible for about 40% of reported dog bites in the city. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Utah
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-utah.php
VERMONT
Dangerous dog ordinances in Vermont
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VIRGINIA
Roanoke
Roanoke police provided statistics showing that between May 2011 and April 2012, 41% (397 of 978) of all dogs brought into the center were pit bulls. During this same time period there were 169 biting incidents in Roanoke. Pit bulls were responsible for 38% (57). For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Deaths by pit bulls in Virginia 2010-2016:
01/08/16 Payton Lyrik Sawyers, 15 mo., Independence, VA – Killed by babysitter’s pit bull mix
06/11/11 David Haigler, 38, Spotsylvania County, VA – Killed by pet pit bull in home
06/29/11 Salvador Cotto, 6 months, Chesterfield, VA – Killed by pit bull-mix while visiting friends
WASHINGTON
Seattle, Washington
KIRO-TV Seattle announced that pit bulls are 8.5 times more likely to attack than other breeds. In King County, pit bulls were the breed with the most bites, with 36 bites on people. Labradors had the second most bites on file with 28 bites. There were 16,651 labs and only 2,520 pit bulls, which means pit bulls in King County were 8 and a half times more likely to bite than labs.
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/pit-bulls-8-and-half-times-more-likely-attack/ngtc5/
Dangerous dog ordinances in Washington
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation?page=1
Deaths by pit bulls in Washington 2010-2016:
03/08/16 Gladys Alexander, 92, Thurston Co., WA – Killed by neighbor’s pit bull-mixes in home
11/06/13 Nga Woodhead, 65 years old, WA – Killed by two loose pit bulls on street
WEST VIRGINIA
Dangerous dog ordinances in West Virginia
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-west-virginia.php
Deaths by pit bulls in West Virginia 2010-2016:
03/08/15 Roy Higgenbotham, Jr., 62, Wheeling, WV – Killed by pet pit bull in home
WISCONSIN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
In 2012, the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission reported 48.35% of bites recorded in Milwaukee were from pit bulls.
http://fox6now.com/2013/03/07/madacc-releases-dog-bite-numbers-from-2012/
Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
In January 2012, Fond du Lac City Councilman Rob Vande Zande stated, “The percentage that is attributable to pit bull breeds has increased from 10.7 percent of the bites in 2007 to 33.3 percent of the bites in 2011.” For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
In November 2011, Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission released dog bite statistical data showing that pit bulls inflicted over four times more bites than the next closest breed. From 2008 to 2011, pit bulls were responsible for 302 biting incidents, followed by German shepherds with 68 and Labs with 40. For more information, see Dogsbite.org
Dangerous dog ordinances in Wisconsin
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-wisconsin.php
https://www.animallaw.info/local-ordinances/topic/breed-specific-legislation?page=1
Deaths by pit bulls in Wisconsin 2010-2016:
03/06/13 Daxton Borchardt, 14 months old, WI – Killed by his babysitter’s two pet pit bulls
WYOMING
Dangerous dog ordinances in Wyoming
http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-wyoming.php