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We'll be getting our Doberman pup next Spring from a very reputable breeder of Dobermans with excellent temperaments, and plan early socialization, obedience training, etc. I've heard that some people have had problems with their Homeowners Insurance over the ownership of Dobermans. A 2-yr. nationwide report by dogbites.org shows that the percentage of Dobermans contributing to dog bite deaths is no higher than Labrador Retrievers! Has anyone had trouble with their insurance company, or have any suggestions? In the summary below, the first number represents the "Contribution to Deaths," the second number shows the percentage of all deaths for that particular breed.
BREED
Pit bull 52 59%
Rottweiler 12 14%
American bulldog 4 5%
Husky 4 5%
German shepherd 3 3%
Doberman pinscher 2 2%
Chow chow 2 2%
Wolf-hybrid 2 2%
Labrador 2 2%
Australian shepherd 1 1%
Golden retriever 1 1%
Boxer 1 1%
Bullmastiff 1 1%
Great pyrenees 1 1%
Mixed breed (undetermined) 1 1%
Jack Russell terrier 1 1%
Old English sheepdog 1 1%
Mastiff 1 1%
Presa canario 1 1%
BREED
Pit bull 52 59%
Rottweiler 12 14%
American bulldog 4 5%
Husky 4 5%
German shepherd 3 3%
Doberman pinscher 2 2%
Chow chow 2 2%
Wolf-hybrid 2 2%
Labrador 2 2%
Australian shepherd 1 1%
Golden retriever 1 1%
Boxer 1 1%
Bullmastiff 1 1%
Great pyrenees 1 1%
Mixed breed (undetermined) 1 1%
Jack Russell terrier 1 1%
Old English sheepdog 1 1%
Mastiff 1 1%
Presa canario 1 1%