<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Dog Attacks - The Worst Offenders</strong></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">While any breed of dog can bite, there are certain breeds that attack and cause serious damages more so than others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>For instance, Pit bulls and Rottweilers are responsible for a majority of lethal dog attacks. While some argue that the breeds themselves are not responsible, the sheer numbers of serious dog bites and fatalities strongly suggest a breed-specific problem. According to a recent study, Pit bulls, Rottweilers, Presa Canarios and their mixes are responsible for 65% of canine homicides. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Pit Bulls, in particular, have the following distinctive behavioral characteristics:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">1. grasping strength</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">2. climbing and hanging ability</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">3. weight pulling ability</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">4. a history of frenzy, which is the trait of unusual relentless ferocity or the extreme </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">5. concentration on fighting and attacking</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">6. a history of catching, fighting, and killing instinct</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">7. the ability to be extremely destructive and aggressive</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">8. highly tolerant of pain</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">9. great biting strength</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">10. undying tenacity and courage and they are highly unpredictable</span></p>

<span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">While many of Pit bulls and their mixes may be sweet tempered, the problem lies in their unpredictability, sheer strength and tendency of many dog owners to encourage aggressive behavior due to abuse and neglect. Currently, at least 35 communities across the country have considered banning the breed from within their city limits. </span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Although these breeds are particularly dangerous, you should remember that ANY dog, including small dogs, can cause injuries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>For example, a small Pomeranian dog attacked and killed a 6-week-old baby left unattended for a few minutes. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">httpv://youtube.com/watch?v=HxhZEgKBm_Y</span></p>