How Many Pitbull Attacks Per Year

Key Takeaways Pit bull-type dogs are frequently cited in serious dog attack studies, though breed identification in reports is inconsistent. Attack severity, more than attack frequency, is what dominates the pit bull discussion in the research. Bite force is not the same as legal liability; owner negligence, prior warning signs, and control failures matter more […]

Will Wild Dogs Attack Humans?

Key Takeaways Attacks on humans by wild dogs (feral dogs, dingoes, African wild dogs) do happen, but are rare compared to attacks by domestic dogs. In the United States, feral dog packs are the most common wild-dog attack scenario; true ‘wild’ species are extremely uncommon in domestic settings. Domesticated dogs cause the overwhelming majority of […]

Dog Bite Statistics 2024

Key Takeaways Dog bites are one of the most commonly reported injury claims in the United States, costing insurers billions of dollars per year. Insurers paid $1.86 billion on 28,450 dog-related injury claims in 2025 (average $65,450 per claim), per research by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and State Farm. Children are disproportionately represented in […]