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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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Death Statistics, Pets, Top 5 Most, The United States
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.
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.
