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From ANIMAL PEOPLE, November 2000--

Dog attack deaths & maimings
(most commonly involved breeds and mixes)
U.S. & Canada, 9/1982 to 10/ 2000

Compiled by the editor of ANIMAL PEOPLE from a log of press
accounts since 1982, this table covers only attacks by dogs who have been
kept as pets and are of clearly identified breed type or ancestry. Attacks
by police dogs, guard dogs, and dogs trained specifically to fight are
also excluded. The "Attacks" column includes all fatalities, maimings,
and other injuries requiring extensive hospital treatment. "Maimings"
includes permanent disfigurement or loss of a limb. Listed are all of the
breeds and clearly identified mixes accounting for an average of more than
one human fatality or maiming per year.