Dogs 101 on YouTube

I don't know about the truth or falseness of the statistics but I don't think that's the most important part of this. I think the video was very good, pointed out the importance of training and didn't "pretty" up the breed to make it look like it was a good choice for just anyone. And it didn't make the breed look like an indiscriminate "killer." It was a sensible and informative little clip to let people know that there's nothing wrong with the breed itself, that it's a fine breed in the right hands. And that is true with just about any breed but especially ones bred strongly for guarding and protecting.

I think you did well to post the video. It's a good one IMO. I don't think getting bogged down with what the actual truth is as far as which breed does what the most is productive though. There are so many variables that go into statistics that it would be very difficult to be sure you're getting the solid scoop no matter what the source is that gives you the statistics. I don't think it really matters which type of dog "out performs" the other in dog bites. What matters is that people learn about the breed they're planning on getting, what they might be getting themselves into and understand that not every breed is a good choice for every person. That is what is really the crux of the video and the point is and should be education because without it, irresponsible people will continue to get these breeds that are being singeled out and banned because of irresponsible owners. I think the video zeroed in on that and that is a good thing. Try not to get hung up on things that don't really make a difference in dog-owning responsibility. (unless that bite statistic was the point of your thread.) If so, sorry for hijacking.

I *hate* those breed segments. They're AWFUL, and they're badly researched.

They claimed chihuahuas were a breed with no major health problems (Um, gee, what about luxating patellas, which has been super-common in all but one of the rescues I've seen.)