<P> A 2000 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports of 327 people killed by dogs "pit bull terrier" or mixes thereof were involved in 76 cases . The breed with the next - highest number of attributed deaths was the Rottweiler and mixes thereof, with 44 fatalities . The American Veterinary Medical Association released a statement that this study "cannot be used to infer any breed specific risk for dog bite fatalities". These figures reporting certain breeds as being more prone to biting has found those to be the breeds in the greatest population where the dog bites are reported . </P> <P> A 2015 study in Ireland found that dog bite injuries greatly increased since the introduction of legislation targeting specific dog breeds . This study also suggested that targeting dog breeds may actually contribute to increases in dog - bite hospitalisations through the reinforcing of incorrect stereotypes of risk being determined by breed . The study reported that as a result of targeting dog breeds, stereotypes of the dangerousness of certain breeds and assuming the safety of others simply due to their breed may result in people incorrectly interacting with dogs from both categories . </P> <P> Legislative bodies have addressed concerns about dog bites that include licensing laws, statutes outlawing organized dogfights, and leash laws . Breed - Specific Legislation (BSL), has been enacted in some areas limiting the ownership and activities of dogs perceived to be more likely to bite and attack . This breed specific regulations are usually directed toward those animals perceived to be Rottweilers, American Staffordshire Bull Terriers ("Pit Bulls"), Chow Chows, German Shepherd Dogs, and Doberman Pinschers, "breeds traditionally known as' dangerous,' or those that have demonstrated particular propensities for aggression and violent behavior". There is no evidence that breed - specific laws make communities safer for people or companion animals . </P> <P> Other measures in preventing dog bites are signage ("Beware of Dog") and locked dog enclosures . Dog owners often oppose protective regulations in the courts claiming either that the regulations will not prevent bites and attacks and / or their rights as dog owners are being infringed . </P>

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