Dog Breeds Posing a Lesser Degree of Danger
Any type of dog can be a dangerous breed of dog; there is no way to be completely sure which dog will attack you in a situation. Even if a Rottweiler is more likely to attack than a Poodle, a Poodle might cause more damage or attack first than the Rottweiler. Being aware of smaller dog breeds can help you know which dogs might not be labeled dangerous but can still cause damage due to dog bite-related injuries to people across Maricopa County. Breeds that are often considered less dangerous are dogs that are small in frame and their teeth. People do not think small dogs have the potential to seriously harm an individual but smaller dogs tend to be hyperactive.
Some smaller breeds of dogs:
- Boxer
- Golden Retriever
- Toy Poodle
- Irish or English Setter
- Chihuahua
- Dachshunds
- Spaniels
- Terriers
A small dog has the ability to knock over a child and bite or maul them when on the ground. Although a small breed of dog may not cause the damage of a larger breed, with a bite-related injury to wards a child, it could be fatal. An Arizona Dog Bite lawyer can help victims and their families understand their case involving any breed of dog. They will help make sure that the owner is held responsible for their canine’s actions involving an attack or bite from a small breed or even a large breed of dog.
Larger breeds that are known to attack:
- Rottweiler
- Pit bull
- Chow Chow
- German Shepherd
- Doberman
- Mastiff
Since classifying a small or large dog breed does not guarantee you will be able to prevent an attack, according to the American Veterinary Medical association, all dogs have several traits that can contribute to their nature of biting people and causing a dog bite-related injury.
- Socialization
- Training
- Heredity
- Early experiences of a dog
- Physical behavior
- Mental behavior
Before purchasing or adopting any type of dog, large or small, the Centers for Disease Control asks you to consider a few things: Talk to a Veterinary or a member of your local Animal Control (like Maricopa Animal Control), learn proper training techniques for your particular breed, spay or Neuter your animal, try not to be too aggressive with your animal because they may display that aggression on a stranger, never leave your children (including infants) alone with any type of dog. But most importantly remember to choose a dog that fits you and your family. Dog bites happen every 40 seconds and serious injuries can happen. Simple knowledge of general tips for every dog breed can help. However, it is not total prevention against dog bite-related injuries or fatalities.
Contact an Arizona Dog Bite Attorney
If you have been attacked and bitten in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Maricopa County, the dog owner is liable. An Arizona dog bite injury lawyer can help you get compensation for damages. Just because the breed is small does not mean the dog owner should not be held responsible (including large breed of dogs). For more information about dog bites, check out www.azdogbitefirm.com.
