http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-fatalities-2012.php, The only thing I find disturbing is doglies.org apologists…. You’ve likely heard of the Pit Bull, touted as the type most responsible for dog bites. Just a side note; my youngest Pit, someone else’s Rottie and a handful of ‘non scary’ breeds all started an obedience class. I find that a little contradicting dont you? The little rascals had 6 different Petey’s and all those dogs had dozens of kids jumping over him every day. Fake news is more than likely your source. U.S. Dog Bite Fatalities: Breeds of Dogs Involved, Age Groups and Other Factors Over a 13-Year Period (2005 to 2017) The homeowners regret ever owning them. Im not surprised, another person who has let the internet infect them with mass paranoia. NorCalBiostat | Do what you love, love what you do: Proud to be a statistician! I want you to understand that ALL dogs are capable of aggression and its typically the smaller ones that are most aggressive but nobody cares when they get bitten by a chihuahua or a Jack Russel. Give one of these gorgeous animals to trash people that deny it all of its basic instincts of play and exercise, combined with their power and fighting spirit, and something bad may happen. His stats are way off due to his gross exaggeration of the population of pit bulls. And obviously a Pit Terrier’s bite is going to be much more dangerous than a Jack Russell Terrier’s. when I do eventually get a dog I plan to buy from a licensed breeder, who breeds for personality, and yes I plan to get a pit bull, I love high energy dog breeds and where we live out in the country we have a plenty of room for them. I’m responsible. The following infographic shows that the Pit Bull is still responsible for the most fatal attacks in the U.S. by far, killing 284 people over that 13-year period - … You absolutely cannot allow this. He is five and a half months old and definitely a lover. The term was first used in 1927. Pit Bulls are a dangerous breed and should not be allowed in the general public. I suggest, instead, that you use your story to help encourage pitbull owners to properly train their dogs which will ensure a much more positive outcome. The majority of pit bulls will, at some point in their lives, exhibit some degree of dog-on-dog aggression. American Staffordshire Terriers and American Pitbull both are in the mid 80’s range as far a testing percentage. More than all other attacks combined. And stop assuming that he lied.OK! You will be surprised how vicious their wet tongue can be on your face. Man saves baby, girl from pit bull attack | Fox News Fox News It is the people that are dangerous. Dixie, the Pit Bull, was inducted into the Georgia Animal Hall of Fame after she saved some children from a Cottonmouth snake. The person holding the gun is responsible, just like when a dog kills a person. Your facts are wrong. Your odds of being bitten are even less. If you dont like pits ,so be it. I feel that because pits and such aggressive dogs are the problem we have to find a happy medium. They would never believe that the dog could ever be loving, happy, friendly. Also I remember reading someone saying “why take the chance?” There’s a reason Pits weren’t a “social problem” until 25-30 years ago. First of all, “Pitbull” isn’t actually a breed. My lab was viciously attacked by a pit bull that was off leash. Two are boxers and one schnauzer. (unprovoked aggression). (Interestingly enough, Reader’s Digest did a story on Weela right after this but REFUSED to print her breed.) That leaves us with 5,256,000 Pit Bulls. http://www.nopetsleftbehind.com/Bully_Breeds.html, https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/Statistics/Pages/Market-research-statistics-US-Pet-Ownership-Demographics-Sourcebook.aspx. I have stopped watching the news because of the false reports toward the pit bull breed and I’m tired of strangers treating my dogs like they are the plaque. The point is to show that this breed is powerful, and there’s a responsibility just to own one. Annual data from 2013 shows that 56% (18) of the fatality victims were children 7-years and younger, and 44% (14) were adults, 25-years and older. That’s really funny, I did volunteer at a humane society and we have a entrance just for Pit Bulls, to keep them away from other Dogs and people. In fact, Labrador and Huskies bite more people yearly than Pitbulls do. Of course we can’t forget Sergeant Stubby (Sergeant being his actual military rank, not his name) – After capturing a German spy on his own, the commander of the 102d used this act of bravery to put Stubby in for a promotion to the ranks of the Noncommissioned Officers by awarding him the rank of Sergeant. Of all the dog breeds, they are the all time number one killer of humans and other people’s beloved pets. To all pit bull defenders..I dare you to look the victims and circumstances of Pitt bull attacks that have killed numerous homeowners WHO NEVER SEEN AGGRESSION OF THIER OWN DOG THEY HAD FOR YEARS..they just snapped and killed. It’s how you choose to interpret them, or listen to the biased interpretations. Now, THINK ABOUT THAT!!!!!!! After the war ended, Stubby was awarded many medals for his heroism, including a medal from the Humane Society which was presented by General John Pershing, the Commanding General of the United States Armies. If people can read this and just turn their head, just remember that hate never solves any problems. I have been around pit bulls most my life I love the breed I have found theyh are big babys they want what any dog wants they want to be loved like any animal wants.. None of the statistics listed above are even remotely accurate. He is the most loving and gentle dog I have ever had in my life. We can conclude that your odds of being killed by a pitbull are WAY less than 1 percent. German shepherds are far more common than 780,000 in the USA, “In the USA alone there are about 78.2 million dogs, and about 4.6% of all AKC registered dogs are German Shepherds. teach the dog as a responsible dog owner to be kind, caring, and loving, and that is the kind of animal you will have. The point isn’t to show that every single incident is because of neglectful owners. he was abused by his previous owner but shows no signs of aggression and I have had him for four years and since then he has learned to sit, rollover and give his paw. Texas followed in deaths and 0% criminal charges. For many people, Pit Bulls are nothing more then an asset, for making money. However, these unscientific and misleading statistics quickly fall apart when taking into account the evidence from recent scientific studies on canine DNA. I adore my Pit Bull. Thanks! So please tell me how the facts are skewed. >.<. Public and advise them of dog bite/fatality statistics instead of temperament statistics. As I am typing this my Pitbull is sleeping on my lap. They are banned for a reason in a lot of cities. Many of you who are defending pits are lucky enough never to have seen an attack and it is something that happens on tv or something you heard about. I have also been on the bite side of a Pit Bull, as they (yes they) turn its head from side to side, trying to rip that part of your body off. do you know why i have MY pitbull? I would be willing to guess that roaming packs of dogs that escape decrepit fences and tethers are overwhelmingly pit bulls, not other powerful breeds that cost money to acquire. My wife and I walk everyday and two, 2 year old Pit Bulls attacked both of us and put me in the hospital and a retired military dog handler helped us. I own a pit and he is a big baby, loves everybody and anyone can do anything to him and even reach for his food now that I have retrained him. Unless they just made the stats up. Not to say every Pitt is dangerous by any means but you can never ever say it won’t happen to you or any family member that comes in contact with your dog. I would love to see statistics that accounted for socioeconomic background in these pit attacks. However, attacking the breed is not only a highly ignorant school of thought its also incredibly pointless. And what site did you get your information? Or they’re from neglectful owners, who don’t understand why the Pit Bull they’ve kept secluded his whole life just attacked someone. You should blame the owners and not the breed when it comes to attacks and dog fights because if they wouldn’t have raised them to be fighter or been mean to them they wouldn’t have turned mean and they wouldn’t have to be put to sleep at a young age…. Dude, don’t you realize that by disseminating false information you could be giving someone considering pit bull ownership the green light. From 2005 to 2013, pit bulls killed 176 Americans, about one citizen every 18.6 days, versus rottweilers, which killed 33, about one citizen every 99.5 days. Knowing the difference between breeds will save you a lot of trouble. The Ken-L-Ration dog hero of 1993 was a Pit Bull named Weela. What kind of reference information were you looking for? How often do you hear about the Labrador retriever that killed a baby? In 2017, pit bulls killed 13,000 dogs, 5,000 cats and 20,000 horses and other farm animals. http://www.syracuse.com/us-news/index.ssf/2015/02/american_kennel_clubs_10_most_popular_breeds_labs_remain_top_dog_bulldogs_move_u.html. Because of this irresponsible owner, not only is my dog injured, the life of the 2 pit bulls are also in jeopardy. It is people like you that I judge and my judgement on you is that you are an a**. The president of the pit bull association in California was found dead in her apartment . All I have to say to you, is that when your Pitbull gets you or your family, let us know! I’ll give you one reason. When you say Pitbull you could be referring to over forty – some existing breeds of dogs, and all cross breeds of those dogs as well.Are we just going to ban ALL of them? Most pit-bulls types come primarily from unethical backyard breeders who are trying to breed aggression, not good temperaments. My name is Shane Donofrio if that’s all you needed. He loves every moment of the time I spend training him. I hear it all, it loving, would not bite, its so cute…… Then kills…. Have you? However I’m posting new links when I have time to update the page. Amongst children 7-years and younger, however, males were excessively victims, 72% (13), versus females 28% (5). Sorry – numbers don’t lie. Many people in the neighborhood have beloved pets that they consider family members. Same as Nicole. In any case, pit bull breeding and fighting continued in the colonies, but in no way were the fighting dogs ever generally popular, nor were they ever suitable as family pets. American Staffordshire Terrier: 83.3% Nope…instead, you’ve offered nothing more than “go look at the REAL statistics for a ‘non-partial organization. The problem is that when a pit attacks, it’s to kill, and because of the strength, it usually manages to do so, or at least severely maim and maul the victim. He cuddles her, cleans her, and takes a bath with her. The problem isn’t that it’s not just pits that bite…most any dog is capable of it, even if loved and cared for from a pup onward in a wonderful home. If my logo attacked someone you would say it was a Pit Bull. Of course you won’t hear of a chihuahua tearing anything apart, because it’s small. The pitbulls in the world are not going anywhere anymore than the owners are. 1 canine killers of other people's pets and animals, killing more than 75% of those killed by a dog. I feel that owners of these massive animals need to have stricter owner laws in order to live around neighborhoods with normal tempered pets. Now people in the neighborhood who have pets have to live in fear if this powerful pitbull will get away from the guardian and hurt or kill their beloved pet. If you factor in that there is even 1,000 fatalities which is absurd but lets say that, for argument, than your chances are still way less than 1%! 12/15/14 Rita Woodard, 64, Flour Bluff, TX – Killed by her 4 rescue pit bull mixes in her yard 12/25/14 Edward Cahill, 40, Portage, IN – Killed by his pet pit bull in home. There are always signs before a dog attacks a person, it’s not just a sudden switch. Until they find you some day, with your esophagus torn out or neck broken! I have two pit bulls that are the most loving and carefree dog I’ve ever had the pleasure to be around. Unfortunately, claims against Pit Bulls account for the majority of reported fatal attacks in the United States ( again, many of these are misreported due to a lack of understanding of dog breeds and types). I’d say yes bc they are the most populous breed in the US. Around 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year, resulting in the hospitalization of 6,000 to 13,000 people each year in the United States (2005). Stubby was also awarded membership in the American Legion and the Y.M.C.A. One of the biggest myths about pit bull dogs is that they are unpredictable and can attack without prior notice. These dogs include Boxers, Bull Terriers, and the English bulldog. But the reality is there are so many dumped in shelters with bad owners. The reports are listed in order on wikipedia. LiveLeak video- Close call when 2 pit bulls try to get child away from his mom… 12 Pit Bull attacks on Staten Island… Video: Pit bulls run into yard and attack dogs… You even admitted he was”licking” it and had a confused look on his face because you interrupted his entree! And you think you have control over your Pit Bull? Here’s a source. She is a little food aggressive. Ummm hello, you take a chance when you buy any breed of dog or pretty much any pet for that matter. Pits that fought in those days were kept with the family, because they had dog aggression, not human aggression. Pit bull is a term used in the United States for a type of dog descended from bulldogs and terriers, while in other countries such as the United Kingdom the term is used as an abbreviation of the American Pit Bull Terrier breed. They dont have locking jaws, their brains dont swell. 47% (15) of all fatalities in 2013 involved more than one dog; 16% (5) involved breeding on the dog owner’s property either actively or in the recent past, and 9% (3) involved tethered dogs. He escorted the scared and wet rabbit across the yard and came back to me, and back into the house we went. Thanks! They did a home clip job on her ears. You do not need a name to quote off of a website. However, Pitbull attack statistics show a different pattern. Second, one might notice that the headline is about “fatal attacks” but the graph is about “bites to population ratio.” Which means someone switched the measurement and hoped nobody would notice. Animals, all breeds, are not born to be negative, they are taught that by their owners. LiveLeak video- Pit Bulls are the Official Dog of MAYHEM. But BSL and your paranoia are what is killing people because your logic states the breed is tainted and training doesn’t matter. Pointers were bread to point – herding dogs to herd – and Pitbulls were bread for bite strength and tenacity. These scores have changed very little in the present. According to Canine Journal, an organization that compiles and analyzes all of the dog bite attacks in the country, Pit bulls accounted for 284 deaths in those years. The American Pit Bull - The most victimized breed of dog ever to exist. You should be ashamed of yourself. All dogs can kill. This is just ridiculous, I’m wasting my time even saying this. I think the most absolute dangerous and irresponsible thing that the trashy (just the trashy, not the responsible) people do to this breed is simply letting these dogs RULE THE HOUSEHOLD! Grace… I’m sorry but you lost ALL credibility when you posted the link to DOGSBITE.ORG!! Also sent this to your email. *bleh*, Pit-bull Rescue Central, the leading authority of pit bull types admits MOST pit-bull types are not safe around other dogs. But you know, I’ve heard they all evolved from wolves!!!! I have a pit and he is a big baby. So pit bulls are NOT 5-20 times more common than Rottweilers, German Shepherds and Chows. They are viscous and deadly animals, wiener dogs, chiwawas, and the like! There are some serious flaws in the way dog breeds are counted for these statistics. There is a different perspective, but nothing is fraudulent. Instead of investing in a home alarm or flood light, people in poverty just go to the shelter and get a free “guard dog” pit bull, tie it up, and don’t bother training or exercising the dog. He actually gave me the last 2 hours of coherent conversation with my dying father, before he slipped away and left me. So, after we went through our morning routine I let him out. The lady that runs that site CLAIMING to be an expert is a radical!! This behavior problem, as with any other breed, needs to be dealt with … If I saw a Pit Bull coming at me I would be scared because the majority of Pit owners don’t know how to, or care to, take care of this breed. This is tragic, because I have owned many dogs and the pitbull that I owned was easily trainable and highly intelligent. . The table is divided into 3 periods that examines multiple trends and the percent change between the 1st and 3rd periods. Pit bulls make up less than 1 percent of dogs in the KC, Mo area. For the first time, the REALLY? fact U.S. fatal pit bull attacks have surpassed 400 since 1998; the last year the CDC studied fatal dog attack data by breed. The Pit Bull was so respected in the early 1900’s that the US Military chose an image of a Pit Bull to represent our country on war posters. this is total BS the national study has proven that over 90 of fatal animal bites so far in 2014 have been pits. Pits were born mean and they certainly wouldn’t know fighting if humans wouldn’t have introduced them to the gruesome lifestyle. its not the pitbull breed. Seriously do a little research, she has banned ‘bite victims’ that show ANY sympathy or don’t blame the dogs from her supposed “SUPPORT” sections, she posts inaccurate ‘facts’ and is simply posing as an expert and using the DOT ORG to do it hoping that when someone Google’s PIT BULLS and sees the .org they will assume it’s some government funded agency that “knows the facts”!! For a direct search, use the Pit Bull Attack Database. Dog attacks in England increased by 76% in 10 years and appear to be still rising rapidly in frequency and severity, according to British Health & Social Care Information Centre data, released to media on May 28, 2015. Some day, some of the current hysteria patients will realize that 99.99% of all the horrors that befall humankind are generated by…guess: Humankind. I have had both of them since April of 2013. The Chako Rescue Association has Pit Bull therapy dogs in Texas, Utah and California. People who have putbulls as pets are in reality a bunch of sissys who need a this shit animal to look tough! If a dog attack is reported and the dog breed is not listed, she will just say it was a pit bull. They’re not hiding true intentions, like they’re masterminding some attack… owners just cannot read what a dog is thinking. Oh well, at least they’re not nearly as bad as cats. on their site it states that pit bulls have the highest fatality rate. In 2007, there were above 72 million dogs in the United States provided by American Veterinary Medical Association. | junefit. Pitbull type dogs are appallingly overbred and even if you think the information on this site is incorrect, they ARE being euthanized by the hundreds as it is. I appreciate that Pit bull Rescue Central, is telling pit-bull guardians not to take their dog to off-leash parks but many pit guardians are still very ignorant to this recommendation. This argument that there isn’t an official breed is all smoke and mirrors. Your odds of being killed by a pitbull are slim to none. She was under feed , abused and left at a shelter. You have to take precautions if you know the dog and its potential. As is a pit bull’s breeding to ignore “normal” dog etiquette. Any animal can be dangerous if the moment presents itself. Considering the crazy number of pitbulls in this country, they don’t attack very often ,at all. Im not worried about the math but what are the sources of these statistics? She went thru horrible treatment by her previous owners. The breakdown between these two breeds is substantial over this 9-year period. He knows his breed is dangerous – he admits it because of how they are with eachother and other dogs. You are a little sissy! Otherwise they’re the silliest, sloppiest, sweetest pupples ever and just want loves and to be giant lap babies. And here I am with my dog severely injured. I have been. set aside characteristics that pit bulls displayed when they attack that differ from all other dog breeds. They are card carrying members of the ignorant majority. The attack happened WHILE SHE WAS ASLEEP. i am 5 months pregnant and was bitten trying to pet one, Pitbulls aret the problem people are thanks for this site it will help convince my teacher, Yes that is my actual e-mail i want to use this website to help me with a paper i am doing for journalism but i need the actual authors name not admin. All 7 of these child deaths were inflicted by pit bulls. It’s also considerably higher than the over all average of 77%, which is the average of the 121 breeds combines. Notably, the two bullmastiff-mixes3 were littermates that inflicted death within a 6-month period. In the year of 2013, the combination of pit bulls (25), rottweilers (1) and bullmastiffs (2) accounted for 88% of all dog bite-related fatalities. Those things will actually eat you if you die at home!! For that reason alone is why I do not consider them safe family pets for our neighborhoods. Pit bull owners need to be aware of the potential danger their dogs can cause, and keep them away from the public. The Center for Disease Control statistics are outdated and often misused in situations like creating a breed specific law. There’s a lot of things all these anti-bully people aren’t taking into consideration when they advocate these dog bans. If you teased a dog that has been chained in the yard for years than you will get bitten. Just from dogs i see around town and at the dog park, i would say pitbull type dogs are the second most common dog i see behind labs, probably 25-30% at least. People need to stop putting the blame on something else and start taking responsibility for their actions. However, many Pitbull almost learned to mask noticeable indicators of biting. Consider this, a conservative estimate is that there are nearly 3 million pit bulls in the US. Quinlan, TX – A toddler is dead after being attacked by a dog, according to the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office.On June 29, about 11:10 am, Hunt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 9900 block of Private Road 3820 in the Easy Living addition of Hawk Cover for a dog bite. Repeated incidences show that shelters, rescue groups and humane societies significantly underestimate what would be necessary to protect staff, the public, and other animals from a pit bull attack. Most people on here who bash pitbulls are ignorant by choice. Daily. Leaving her with no ears at all. What information are you looking for? The map is intended to give a visual representation of the scale of the issue. Of the total children killed by dogs in 2013, 61% (11) were ages 4-years and younger. most of my friends that have them rescued them as well from abusive owners…they are heros not sissys. This same combination accounted for 74% of all fatal attacks during the 9-year period of 2005 to 2013. The problem are not the dogs but the people who own them. Call your local animal shelter and ask questions about pits. It’s a label that refers to a whole class of dogs that share similar characteristics. All 100% of them? The stories of Pitts killing people and other dogs are numerous. I can only hope you are too. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-21/abandoned-dogs-roam-detroit-in-packs-as-humans-dwindle.html. Pit bulls are simply far more likely to be involved in fatal attacks. If you socialize them they are good dogs and would do anything to please you. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_dog_attacks_in_the_United_States#Fatalities_reported_in_2013 lists ACTUAL data for fatal attacks in which breed is recorded, and pit bulls make up about 75%. so I guess we should ban black males. Signs a Pitbull will attack. So we need to attacking each other and work on solutions to this growing problem. Think about the facts before you judge. Many of you who defend the breed are taking an idealistic approach which I understand. This is a double “Red Zone” dog. Analyze that! See our Facebook page for recent news. I’ve read data that suggested that the percentage could be as high as 9.6%. Fatal Dog Attack Statistics DogsBite.org recorded 48 fatal dog attacks in 2019, the highest recorded in a single year. They don’t know what kind of dog it is the are just guessing and so are ppl on the news, I think the idea that pitbulls, or dogs that would be identified as pitbulls in a media report, only comprise 6% of the dog population is silly. Which recently I didn’t because old links died. Get a clue!!! GROW UP!!!!!!! I shouldn’t even respond to this, but that shows how f’ed up you are. So basically people who have pits are playing Russian Roulette against our communities. Children 2 years old accounted for 55% (45) of these deaths. Dog breeds and crossbreeds* involved in dog-bite-related fatalities, by 2-year period -- United States, 1979-1996 + ===== Category 1979-1980 1981-1982 1983-1984 1985-1986 1987-1988 1989-1990 1991-1992 1993-1994 1995-1996 Total ----- Breed "Pit bull" 2 5 10 9 12 8 6 5 3 60 Rottweiler 0 0 1 1 3 1 3 10 10 29 German shepherd 2 1 5 1 1 5 2 0 2 19 "Husky" 2 1 2 2 0 2 2 1 2 … Don’t band, or kill a pit bull JUST BECAUSE SOME PIT OWNERS DON’T KNOW HOW TO RAISE A DOG RIGHT. This guy is way off the mark. They account for a much smaller % per capita than other dogs (for a good reason- they are dangerous). I’m respectful of what the breed is capable of, because it’s powerful. However, we must remember that aggressiveness is not an inherent characteristic of any breed. 3. If you cant do your research and know the facts then just keep your mouth shut. These dogs include Boxers, Bull Terriers, and the English bulldog. So with the pool of pit bulls we have, you cannot tell the difference between a cold one and one that might snap. I heard the most horrible screaming sound coming from the side of the yard. never, ever blame a dog for the way it acts! The rabbit was trapped in the fence because it knew the Put Bull was looking for a tender, tasty rabbit for a wonderful snack and tried to run through the fence! I think the only way he is going to kill me is to smother me with love. Yes, he would die for me, and that is his job. They love it. Why don’t you pit haters just GET OUT, or face the TRUTH !!!!! So, for our example we’ll take the average percent between 5 and 9.6, and use 7.3 percent, which would give an average estimation of the Pit Bull population in the United States. The mass hysteria will continue until one of these people decides to use his/her brain and think, instead of falling for the old trick of “you can’t prove a negative”. and me being only 24!!). National statistics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiZOj9o6jpE, For sure there are neglectful Pit bull owners. Pitbull type dogs are appallingly overbred and even if you think the information on this site is incorrect, they ARE, WHY ARE PEOPLE SO AFRAID OF THEIS BEAUITFUL DOG. Got to go now, my pit bull just jumped up in bed with me and is snuggling with me. Pits are wonderful dogs apparently you are well known if you know everyone that owns a pit is irresponsible. I have a pit bull at home and she is the sweetest dog ever. Yes, other dogs may bit as much or as often or more on any given percentage, but – no other breed comes close ot the fatalities by Pitbulls over the last 50 years. I’m surprised this page hasn’t been called out on it more. According to numerous data, Pitbulls rarely end up above fourth place on the list of dogs most likely to bite. This article is great! I would like to see the citations on the statistics that you quoted, most especially the statistics in regards to the “masses” of pit bulls roaming America. Colleen Lynn who is the admin of the site hates pit bulls and admits she lies about them. Both of mine are pit mixes and they’d absolutely shred to ribbons anyone who tries to hurt any of us in our home. People never cease to amaze me with their need to single other creatures out when tragedy happens. This is a typical pit attack on another beloved pet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZTiGWgQubA Children & adults have watched their beloved pets be mauled to death by pit bulls. She even admits she does this. I have not had Toby attack me ONCE! However, veterinarians consider this a good general chart to follow for all dogs. Any chance i can get a name? He CUDDLES and CLEANS them too. Hint: the links died a few years ago. There is only one thing I find more disturbing than a pitt bull…a pit bull apologist. Unfortunately, youve shown that there is still a ton of ignorance out there. The CDC clearly states this on its website: “There is currently no accurate way to identify the number of dogs of a particular breed, and consequently no measure to determine which breeds are more likely to bite or kill.” And while it’s anyone’s guess exactly how many pit bull type dogs there are in this country, it’s clear from looking around most cities, neighborhoods and shelters that dogs labeled as pit bulls are far more common than 5 percent.”. Any dog can snap and kill if they are not socialized and properly attended to. I need a reference as well. Their were 22 people that seen the attack and everyone of them said that we did nothing.