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Any dog can bite - resources from CAPT

Last updated by charlotte.lang@essex.gov.uk on Wednesday, March 13, 2024

 

What dog breeds are most likely to attack children?



In fact, any breed of dog can bite. And 9 in 10 dog bites to children happen in the home with a dog they know. Luckily most bites are preventable. 



The Child Accident Prevention Trust have created two fact sheets filled with practical advice for you to share with the families you work with.