Fatal dog attacks in the United States

Pit Bulls Account for 66% of Total Fatal Dog Attacks, Revealed in a New Study by vHomeInsurance.com

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Friday, December 6, 2019

There has been a growing debate against owning Pit Bulls as pets.

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  • There has been a growing debate against owning Pit Bulls as pets.
  • The study revealed that Pit Bull attacks accounted for the highest number of fatal attacks by dogs during the period 2005-2017.
  • Pit Bulls often make the headlines for their malicious attacks and the likeliness of turning against their owners and other family members.
  • The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, has banned Pit Bulls from all of its housing facilities.

Nationwide Survey Reveals Dogs are More than ‘Man’s Best Friend’

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019

For starters, 50 percent of dog owners say their dog sleeps in a family members bed and an additional 32 percent have their dogs sleep in a family members bedroom.

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  • For starters, 50 percent of dog owners say their dog sleeps in a family members bed and an additional 32 percent have their dogs sleep in a family members bedroom.
  • As dogs are considered members of the family, owners are also taking the form of helicopter parents often worrying about their dogs safety and going out of their way to keep tabs.
  • Dog owners in the South are the least nervous about their dogs getting off leash, with only 27 percent worried about the possibility.
  • While almost all dog owners enjoy walking, 48 percent rely on parks and recreation for outdoor activities with their dog.

RightPet International Survey: Dog Owners Are Happier With Big Dogs

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new international survey from RightPet ,dog owners say they get more satisfaction owning large dogs than small dogs.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new international survey from RightPet ,dog owners say they get more satisfaction owning large dogs than small dogs.
  • The RightPet Pet Ownership Studyfound that:
    Both women and men are happier owning large dogs than small dogs.
  • Why are dog owners happier with large dogs than small dogs?
  • The RightPet study found a direct correlation between dog size satisfaction and the fact that dog owners rate bigger dogs as more emotionally stable, child-safe, trainable and less-barky than small dogs.