A new neighbor moves in, and you notice that their dog is barking a lot. It is typically confined to their backyard, but the fence is not in great condition and they sometimes let the dog out in the front when they take it on a walk. You see that it is a very large breed dog, which looks dangerous, and you are worried about safety for your children.
But is it true that large breeds are naturally more aggressive? Some studies have actually found that the opposite is true. It is smaller breed dogs that exhibit more tendencies toward aggression in their behavior. So why is it that people are more concerned about larger dogs?
Serious attack statistics
The problem is that large breeds are unequivocally involved in far more serious attacks.
For example, if you look at fatal dog bite statistics, pit bulls are in the number one spot by a large margin. In 2024, pit bulls were involved in 380 fatal dog attacks, or 66.9% of the total. They were followed by Rottweilers, another large breed.
What this demonstrates is that larger breeds may have less aggressive tendencies, but their strength and size make them far more dangerous. If a pit bull or a Rottweiler does decide to attack, it can inflict far greater injury on its victim, especially if that victim is a child.
Seeking financial compensation
If you or your child are injured by the neighbor’s new dog, you could face extensive medical bills, pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, emotional distress and much more. Be sure you know exactly what legal steps to take to seek appropriate compensation.