Bites are usually not random attacks by strays. The great majority of biting dogs belong to a family member or friend of the victim. When a young child is the victim, the attack almost always occurs in the family home, and the perpetrator is usually a 'good' dog that had not previously behaved in a menacing way.

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Almost Always Attack Attacks Behaved Belong Bites Biting Child Dog Dogs Family Family Member Friend Good Great Great Majority Had Home Majority Member Menacing Occurs Random Victim Way Young Young Child

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