Table 6 The six breeds of dogs most frequently reported by the public for biting or snapping (n = 119) as obtained from the dog control day-book in County Cork in 2007
Breed | No. licensed | No. reported | Breed bite/snap rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Unidentified | N/A | 75 | N/A |
Terrier | 4665 | 13 | 0.3 |
German Shepherd | 1444 | 12 | 0.8 |
Labrador | 3405 | 8 | 0.2 |
Retriever | 1594 | 5 | 0.3 |
Springer | 2222 | 3 | 0.1 |
Collie | 7730 | 3 | 0.03 |