Much-loved dog breeds are just as likely to bite as banned ones – here's how to stop them

Happy or snappy? A dog's behaviour can be hard to read Niamh Lily Fisher/Shutterstock

Dogs are rarely “nice” or “nasty”. People tend to label some dog breeds as aggressive and some, such as the pit bull terrier, are often banned, yet all dogs have the potential to bite.

In fact, banned breeds are no more likely to bite than other breeds, despite a reputation for being more aggressive. There is little evidence breed-specific laws reduce biting.