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Which dogs bite?

P Jarrett1

  • 1Accident and Emergency Department, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, U.K.

Archives of Emergency Medicine
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
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Young children face a high risk of dog bites, often from family pets. Alsatians were the most frequent culprits in a study, unlike Retrievers which caused fewer bites.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Pediatric Health
  • Animal Behavior

Background:

  • Young children (under 11) are a high-risk demographic for dog bites.
  • The majority of dog bites occur from a family-associated dog.
  • Breed popularity does not always correlate with bite incidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify breeds most commonly involved in dog bites among young children.
  • To understand the relationship between breed and bite risk in a pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of dog bite incidents involving children.
  • Data collection on dog breed, age of child, and bite circumstances.

Main Results:

  • Alsatian or Alsatian mixes were the most prevalent breed involved in dog bites.

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  • Popular breeds like Labrador and Golden Retrievers were associated with significantly fewer bites compared to Alsatians.
  • Bites frequently involved the family's own pet dog.

    • Conclusions:

    • Alsatians pose a notable risk for dog bites in young children.
    • Breed-specific risk assessment is crucial for dog bite prevention strategies in pediatric populations.
    • Further research into breed-specific behavior and bite dynamics is warranted.