The Top 5 U.S. States with the Most Dog Attack Fatalities

  U.S. State Deaths due to Dog Attack Breed Specific Legislation
1 Texas 32 Yes
2 California 28 Yes
3 Georgia 16 No
4 Florida 14 Yes
5 Michigan 12 No
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Sources:  DogsBite.org report: "8-Year U.S. Dog Bite Fatality State Map - 2005 to 2012"

List Notes: Data is fatal dog attacks over an 8-Year U.S. period (2005 to 2012) in the United States. Breed specific legislation includes a full or partial law. Breed-specific legislation is a law passed by a legislative body pertaining to a specific breed or breeds of domesticated animals. In practice, it generally refers to laws pertaining to a specific dog breed or breeds.
U.S. States with the Most Dog Attack Fatalities

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