Surprising dogs that are DEADLY - as teen killed by blue-merle lurcher

"'While some dogs are large and powerful, that doesn't mean they're more likely to show aggression than any other type of dog.'"

"'Aggressive behaviour can be influenced by factors such as how they're bred, reared and experiences throughout their life.'"

"'Breed isn't a good way to predict risk of aggression.'"

"'Despite the prohibition of the Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Braziliero, and the XL Bully, dog bites have increased by 154 per cent in the past 20 years.'"

A tragic incident involving a blue-merle lurcher named Shy resulted in the death of 19-year-old Jamie-Lea Biscoe. Despite being described as a gentle pet, Shy fatally bit Jamie-Lea in the neck. The RSPCA emphasizes that aggression is not solely determined by breed, as many smaller dogs have also been involved in fatal incidents. Research shows that banned breeds do not exhibit more aggression than others, and dog bites have increased significantly despite breed restrictions. Most fatal attacks involved dogs not on the prohibited list.

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