Interesting link and stats.
The lack of control by idiot owners isn't lies though...
BBC News - Kilmarnock dog attack owner reported to fiscal
2 days ago my OH who's a postie was bitten by a square headed terrier - the owner 'didn't know where her dog was'. He asked where it was before delivering because the dog's known to be vicious and has previously bitten posties, people canvassing for the elections etc.
It was several houses away from its home when it bit him, so not even protecting its property. Despite numerous warnings, she still fails to control it