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. 1991 Mar;8(1):33–35. doi: 10.1136/emj.8.1.33

Which dogs bite?

P Jarrett 1
PMCID: PMC1285730  PMID: 1854390

Abstract

Young children (less than 11 years old) are a particular risk group for dog bites. Dog bites commonly occur from the family pet. Alsatian or alsatian mixes are the biggest group in the study causing dog bites. Alsations are a popular breed. By comparison Retrievers (Labrador and Golden), also a popular breed, caused few bites.

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