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Workers’Residents of Illinois may be interested in a new study looking into which dog breeds are responsible for the most bites. The study published by Merritt Clifton found that 70 percent of dog bites came from three dog breeds and their mixes. The dog breeds that have been found to bite the most are Rottweilers, … Continue reading 3 dog breeds responsible for 70 percent of bites
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Pit bulls thought to be responsible for many dog attacks
Many Illinois residents have probably heard about the potential dangers of owning or even simply being around pit bulls. When in the wrong hands, this breed of dog is known to be involved in numerous dog bite incidents across the nation. What many people may not realize is just how damaging these dog attacks can … Continue reading Pit bulls thought to be responsible for many dog attacks
Police kill pit bull returning for second attack
A 56-year-old woman and her mini-Doberman pinscher both suffered injuries on June 26 during an attack from a pit bull in a Chicago suburb. This marked the second report in the Chicago area that week in which a pit bull attacked a dog and its owner. Just two days earlier, a Yorkshire terrier was killed … Continue reading Police kill pit bull returning for second attack
Woman sues Illinois couple for alleged dog bite
A woman has filed a lawsuit against two dog owners, claiming that their dog bit her. The filing was made in Cook County Circuit Court on May 22 and says that the owners violated the Animal Control Act. The woman is seeking compensation for damages incurred. The filing states that the woman was close to … Continue reading Woman sues Illinois couple for alleged dog bite
