CDC: Dog-Bite-Related Fatalities, United States, 1995-1996
US statistics for 1995-1996, including suggestions for prevention.
CHIRPP: Injuries Associated with Dog Bites and Dog Attacks
Canadian statistics for 1996, with breakdowns by age and sex of victim, time of day, day of the week, season, location, relationship of victim to dog, and circumstances contributing to the injury.
Doggone Safe
Dog bite prevention organization. Includes articles and support group for bite victims. [English/French]
HSUS: Stay Bite Free
Dog bite prevention tips including bite-proofing yourself and your dog, facts, and safety tips for children.
Kenneth Phillips
Los Angeles attorney providing information about dog bite incidents, laws, and injury prevention for victims, parents, and dog owners.
Pediatrics: Which Dogs Bite?
A case-control study comparing biting and non-biting dogs in Denver. Biting dogs were more likely to be male, unneutered, and chained.
Post-Gazette: Man's Best Friend is Sometimes His Enemy
The story of the attack on Diane Whipple by two Presa Canarios and other attacks.
Tufts E-News: Veterinary Behaviorist Warns Certain Dogs can be Walking Time Bombs
An article by Nick Dodman about the factors influencing dog behavior.
It Takes Training and Genes to Make a Mean Dog Mean (NYTimes.com)
The fatal mauling of a San Francisco woman by her neighbors' dog on Jan. 26 revives the question of whether some dog breeds are more inherently violent than others and should be banned as pets. [Access requires free registration at nytimes.com]
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