Aggressive Rottweilers
Muscular, powerful, and alert are words usually used to describe one of the most aggressive dogs, Rottweilers. Known mostly for strength and agility, Rottweilers in the last 4 decades were responsibility by almost over 13% of bite-related injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention every 40 seconds someone gets bitten and must seek immediate medical attention for a dog bite-related injury.
Late last year Arizona; there was a surge in Rottweiler related injuries, including fatalities. One notable case involved two chained Rottweilers. Both aggressive dogs attacked, mauled, and crushed an 18-month, leaving him on fight for his life. Reports indicate, he was bitten more than a dozen times on his neck and chest. According to the book, Fatal Dog Attacks, chained dogs accounted for 25% viciously fatal attacks, while 10% involved leashed dogs.
There are several types of aggression that cause Rottweilers to attack.
Types of Aggression found in Dogs
- Redirected Aggression – is when a dog is unable to take out their aggression out on the issue causing him/her frustration, stress, or anxiety
- Dominance Aggression – occurs when the dog wants to take control of the situation or person, this includes but not limited to: snapping, growling, lunging, and barking.
- Fear Aggression – is when the dog possessive a fear over a compromising situation. The dog retreats but may quickly and without warning.
- Possessive Aggression – also know as territorial. When a dog feels his/her space is violated in defense will attack to protect their personal space.
Dog owners are legally responsible for the actions of their dogs. If someone else’s dog has injured you or someone you love, the owner is liable for your damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If a dog in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa or elsewhere in Maricopa County has bitten you, you should contact an experienced Arizona dog bite attorney to represent you.
How to spot a Rottweiler
- Medium-large built
- Black coat with rust colored markings
- Males 95 to 135 lbs and 24″ to 27″ at the shoulder
- Females 80 to 100 lbs and from 22″ to 25″ at the shoulder
- Territorial
Most Common near Fatal Injuries
- Neck Injuries
- Nerve Damage
- Chest Injuries
- Check and Lip damage
- Lost of massive amount of blood
