CDC: Dog-Bite-Related Fatalities United States 1995-1996 - US statistics for 1995-1996 including suggestions for prevention.

CHIRPP: Injuries Associated with Dog Bites and Dog Attacks - Canadian statistics for 1996 with breakdowns by age and sex of victim time of day day of the week season location relationship of victim to dog and circumstances contributing to the injury.

Doggone Safe - Dog bite prevention organization. Includes articles and support group for bite victims. [English/French]

HSUS: Stay Bite Free - Dog bite prevention tips including bite-proofing yourself and your dog facts and safety tips for children.

It Takes Training and Genes to Make a Mean Dog Mean (NYTimes.com) - The fatal mauling of a San Francisco woman by her neighbors' dog on Jan. 26 revives the question of whether some dog breeds are more inherently violent than others and should be banned as pets. [Access requires free registration at nytimes.com]

Kenneth Phillips - Los Angeles attorney providing information about dog bite incidents laws and injury prevention for victims parents and dog owners.

Pediatrics: Which Dogs Bite? - A case-control study comparing biting and non-biting dogs in Denver. Biting dogs were more likely to be male unneutered and chained.

Post-Gazette: Man's Best Friend is Sometimes His Enemy - The story of the attack on Diane Whipple by two Presa Canarios and other attacks.

Tufts E-News: Veterinary Behaviorist Warns Certain Dogs can be Walking Time Bombs - An article by Nick Dodman about the factors influencing dog behavior.

VetCentric: Debunking The Myth That Your Dog is "Scary" - An article by Tracy Vogel on how owners of breeds deemed dangerous can help make the dogs more appealing to others.