Children are bitten more than others.
According to several research studies a large percentage of dog bite victims in California and elsewhere in the nation, are children. Many are young children. And, a number of these children are bitten in unprovoked attacks. Sometimes, children get attacked by a dog because they don’t know how to behave around animals yet.
(Personal Injury Lawyer Los Angeles)
According to reports by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) the rate of dog bite injuries is highest for children ages 5 to 9.
Dogs can be great companions for adults and children. However, it is important that we keep in mind that dogs are still animals. Like any animal, a dog has the potential to bite young children who may not, for example, realize that it is dangerous to reach for a dog’s face or to try and play with dogs that are sleeping or eating.