There have been five dog attacks in Queensland in the past week, and three of those injured were small children.
Local government areas keep a dangerous or menacing dog register.
The top six breeds involved in those attacks were also in the 10 most common in the city, according to council registrations. They were Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, German Shepherds, Mastiffs, Rottweilers and cattle dogs.In the last 12 months, there have been 162 dog attacks — many of which occur because owners don't have their animals on leads in public places, or when they aren't effectively contained on a property, according to council.
Properties where dangerous or menacing dogs are kept must also have signs at all entrances warning there is a regulated dog.Queensland councils each have specific rules and regulations for registering dogs to keep both people and pets safe.
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