Is Your Dog on This List? The 10 Breeds Most Likely to Bite

In so many regards, dogs are much like their human counterparts. Regardless of where you live; in Louisiana, Texas or anywhere else, you've probably experienced both worlds.

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You've encountered that dog that nearly licked you to death and you've run across at least one that you felt would certainly take a chunk out of your backside.

See, they're just like humans! Some are good and some are possibly just having a really bad day.

And while studies have shown that unneutered male dogs are significantly more likely to bite, that doesn't mean that all in that category have it out for you.

However, a national study shows that there are ten breeds of dogs proven to be most likely to bite.

I'm a real dog lover and while I'm fully prepared to undertake the responsibilities of dog ownership, having a pet that has demonstrated the potential to bite would prove a little more than I'd be comfortable with.

While it's unfair to think that all dogs of a certain breed will bite, those considering adoption of certain breeds need to know that some of these are not for every home.

Just like people, there are certain situations which should possibly be avoided. Especially when small children are part of the family.

I mention this after watching a friend and his family suffer a tragic loss.

While, an unavoidable situation brought on the loss, his family was nonetheless devastated to face the reality that their dog was a biter and would need to be put down.

On the website, carlsonattorneys.com, Texas law regarding dog bites is painfully simple:

Texas is a negligence, or one-bite-rule, state when it comes to dog bites. In order to recover damages, an injured person must show negligence on behalf of the dog owner.

On the site, mahonefirm.com, we learn that Louisiana law is pretty much the same in regards to dog bites:

Louisiana has established that any injuries caused by a dog are the liability of the dog owner. The dog owner also has a duty to protect the public from their dog if it is known to bite. Civil Code article 2321 has established that “the owner of an animal is answerable for the damages caused by that animal”.

Though no one ever sued my friend, the potential for his liability in regards to the family pet was obvious and the dog had certainly proven to be a danger.

READ MORE: Louisiana Vets Warn About Highly Contagious Illness in Dogs

The American Veterinary Medical Association wrote on their website that more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States.

The Centers for Disease Control provides further details on those dog bites:

• Almost 1 in 5 people bitten by dogs require medical attention.
• Children are the most common victims of dog bites and are far more likely to be severely injured.
• Most dog bites affecting young children occur during everyday activities and while interacting with familiar dogs.

Having watched this family endure this tragedy got me to wondering if this dog's particular breed was more prone to bite than others.

So, while dog bites are certainly not that uncommon, are there particular breeds more likely to inflict these wounds?  According to the site, xinsurance.com, the answer is a resounding yes.

Just look at The 10 Dog Breeds Most Likely to Bite