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Old 08-30-2014, 09:10 PM  
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Originally Posted by kane View Post

Here is a study done by the CDC that culls data from 1979-1996. They admit that in some cases (roughly 25%) the type of dog that kills a person is not identified by breed for a number of reasons (typically because the dog was not captured or the attack was not witnessed). However, the study shows that of those that are identified, Pits are still #1 far and away with Rotts coming in second with about half as many fatalities.
If you read a little further into that report, the CDC admits their "study" is based on media reports only.

Media loves the word "pitbull" as much as they used to love the word "doberman" - however they aren't a sound data source for the conclusion that Pits are more deadly or crazy or aggressive than other breeds...

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