Connecticut Dog Bites & Runaway Dogs
Thursday, March 14th, 2019 by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JD | Posted In: Dog Bites
From time to time, even the best trained canine friends can run away from home. It is nerve-wracking for owners on the search for their canine companions, but it can also pose a threat to the public. Dogs who are away from their environment may get agitated more easily and pose a risk for a Connecticut dog bite.
The following dog breeds are the most likely to run away from home:
- Anatolian Shepherd
- Bloodhound
- Great Pyrenees
- Catahoula Leopard Dog
- Bluetick Coonhound
- Pit Bull Mix
- Black and Tan Coonhound
- Belgian Malanois
- Saint Bernard
- Great Dane
- American Bulldog
- Standard Poodle
- Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Australian Shepherd
Connecticut’s dog bite law is a strict liability statute. That means that the dog bite victim does not need to prove that the dog’s owner/keeper knew the dog was vicious or was negligent. If you or a loved one suffered a dog bite injury, contact our firm. Our team of experienced lawyers will help you protect your long term interests.
