Pit Bulls Account for 66% of Total Fatal Dog Attacks, Revealed in a New Study by vHomeInsurance.com

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to vHomeInsurance's latest analysis, Pit Bulls have been identified as the canine breed with the most number of fatal attacks. There has been a growing debate against owning Pit Bulls as pets. Moreover, several home insurers have blacklisted them, citing their aggressive nature. vHomeInsurance presents the findings of the emerging issue of fatalities caused by canines.

The study revealed that Pit Bull attacks accounted for the highest number of fatal attacks by dogs during the period 2005-2017. The disturbing statistics justify the growing vocal opposition against owning Pit Bulls as pets and also the hesitation shown by home insurance companies to provide policy coverage for the breed owners. Pit Bulls often make the headlines for their malicious attacks and the likeliness of turning against their owners and other family members. Several organizations have long been working to ban Pit Bulls. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, has banned Pit Bulls from all of its housing facilities. The analysis also brought to light some of the other aggressive dog breeds, such as Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Boxers, that have been blacklisted by most home insurers.

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